February 7, 2015

By Obituaries on February 7, 2015.

.FRIEMARK
Joyce Joan Friemark passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015, at the age of 73 years. She is survived by Ken, her beloved husband of 56 years; her only son Kevin, both of Irvine.

She also leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Shirley (Lavern) Krauss and their children, Greg, Wade and Pam (and their families), one brother Rick (Tina) Sackman and their children Mark and Brandon (and their families); one sister-in-law, Frieda Roll, her daughter Arlene (Brian and family), her son Clarence, her brothers-in-law, Harvey (Isabel) Freimark, their daughter Laura (Bob and their children Neil and Theresa), their son Lyle (Chantal and children, Dion, Lane and Del); Vern (Diane) Freimark their daughter Cheryl; their son Quint (Linda and children Justin, Jason and Janessa); Lloyd (June) Freimark; Norman (Shirley) Freimark, their daughter Ruth (Ben and their son Lucas). She was predeceased by her parents, Martha and Fred Sackman and one sister, Bernice in infancy.

Many thanks to Joyce’s longtime friend, companion and fellow School Bus driver, Candida Spackman. Joyce was employed for over 30 years as a School Bus driver along side her husband Ken and son Kevin. She not only enjoyed the children she drove, but their families as well, they always made her feel special. Thank you to all those who touched her life throughout the years, you made her enjoy her job that much more. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Saturday from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Clarence Knodel and Rev. George Brandt co-officiating. A private interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Joyce Friemark, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

.LESLIE HAGAN
Leslie Dawn Hagan of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at the age of 65 years. Leslie’s memory will be cherished at a Graveside Service to be celebrated at Hillside Cemetery on Monday, February 9, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to gather at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel between 10:40 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.A week ago today, many family and friends gathered at the Cypress Centre to celebrate the life of Ron “R.J.” Johnson. Chaplain Lisa Waites led the service of love and thanksgiving for a man who gave of himself to his family and community alike. Pianist, Vicki Tellman provided the beautiful accompaniment for the congregational hymns, while Alan paid tribute to a friend and brother-in-law, who was passionate about his work for environmental causes as well as his life on the ranch raising horses. A time of fellowship followed as everyone admired the impressive display of Ron’s achievements and memorabilia.
I’ve lived a good life,
A Cowboy’s dream come true
I’m ready to ride into eternity
Me, my horse and You.
His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.
Courtesy of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.MARKS
William “Bill” Edward Marks passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at the age of 71 years. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Kevin Marks and Shane (Nicola) Marks; his two grandchildren Braden and Sara who were the light of his life; three sisters and their families, Del (Ed) Grimm, Linda (Phil) Harris and Jackianne (Jeff) Marks-McGinn. He was predeceased by his parents, Ann and John “Jack” Marks, a brother Ronald in infancy; his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Bill was born on October 15, 1943 in Goderich, Ontario. As a young boy during WW II, he travelled with his mom and sister on a blacked out war ship to his father’s family in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Bill was a kind and gentle soul who surrounded himself with wonderful caring friends. He was a mechanic, a hunter and a fisherman enjoying many trips on his own boat to fish on the ocean. He liked to travel and visited Costa Rica, Cuba, Florida, Las Vegas just to name a few. We will all cherish his memory and speak of him fondly, he will always be in our hearts. “Welcome home faithful friend”. A graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Blaine Schaufele officiating. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet inside the gate to the cemetery at 3:45 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: William Marks, or you may visitwww.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

.MOSLEY, ROBERT – Mr. Robert Mosley, 64 year member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Local 496, passed away February 4, 2015. The Officers, Members & Staff wish to express their deepest sympathy.

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