October 14, 2015

By Obituaries on October 14, 2015.

1947 ~ WITTS ~ 2015

John Edward Arthur Witts, beloved husband of Eileen Witts of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, October 12th, 2015 at the age of 68 years. John also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Sheldon (Lenora) Witts, Jason Witts, Katherine Witts and Quentin Witts and their families. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, October 16th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. A private interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in John's memory may be made to Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading John Witts. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

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Lovingly Remembered…

Last Friday, many family and friends gathered in Cook’s Chapel to bid farewell to Shelley Hoff. Celebrant Getz reminded everyone that even though Shelley was taken from us far too young, that we should live life to the fullest and to do things that are important. He read a number of tributes and honoured her memory with a special song. Following the interment and urn placement in the picturesque setting of Hillside Cemetery everyone joined in a time of fellowship in the Cook Southland Reception facility.
So go run and be free,
With the Angels up above
For all that she can see
From her to us with love.
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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SPARROW

Sparrow, Jack Thomas passed away on October 3, 2015 in Penticton, BC after steadily declining for several months. Jack was born at Medicine Hat, Alberta on November 14, 1928. He was predeceased by: his parents James Sparrow and Dorothy Barton; his brothers William and Harold as well as his half-sisters Norma and Elaine. Jack is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret; daughter Maureen; three grandchildren: Erika Janz, F. Kevin Janz, and Alexis Erickson; three great- granddaughters: Molly, Georgia and BonnieRose Janz. Jack was a lifelong employee of the Canadian Pacific Railway, starting as a fireman in Medicine Hat, and continuing as an engineer in Calgary where he began his involvement with the Brotherhood of Locamotive Firemen and Enginemen (BLF&E). He eventually moved to Montreal to assume the position of Manager, Labour Relations. In 1985 Jack retired to Westbank, BC where he took up golf and gardening, and continued his involvement with the Masonic Lodge, eventually becoming a Shriner. He participated in many parades in the Okanagan Valley, beginning as a clown and eventually joining the Motor Patrol. Thank you to Dr. Westby and the staff at The Hamlets at Penticton for their caring support during Jack's final days. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes can be made to Angioma Alliance Canada, 328 Carnegie Beach Rd., Port Perry, ON L9L 1B6, or by visiting helps.org/en/charities/angioma-alliance-canada/ Condolences may be sent to the family through http://www.providencefuneralhomes.com. 250-493-1774

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