January 26, 2016

By Obituaries on January 26, 2016.

1922 ~ GILCHRIST ~ 2016

Mary "Carrie" Caroline Gilchrist, beloved wife of William "Bill" Gilchrist, passed away on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 at the age of 93 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, January 30th, 2016 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating. A private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Carrie Gilchrist. 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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1970 – JENSEN(ADAMSON) – 2016

Jennifer passed away suddenly on January 16, 2016 in Whitecourt, AB. She will be missed by her caring family and friends. In lieu of flowers and cards donations may be made to the charity of ones choice.

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1975 ~ LAVERDIERE ~ 2016

Paul Kenneth Laverdiere of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, January 21st, 2016 at the age of 40 years. Paul leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Linda Webb; his brother, Dave Laverdiere (Vanessa Fandrick); his sister, Patricia Vandroot; and his uncle, Marvin Nelson. Paul was predeceased by his father, Paul Laverdiere. A Private Family Time of Remembrance will be held. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Paul Laverdiere. 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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BRIAN WHIFFEN

1948 ~ 2015
Mr. Brian Robert Whiffen passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at the age of 67 years. There were no formal services held in Medicine Hat. A Private Graveside Celebration of Brian’s life will be held at the Belvedere Cemetery in St. John’s, Newfoundland at a future date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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CURKAN, John

October 26, 1925 – Bellis, Alberta
January 22, 2016 – Calgary, Alberta

John, amazing family man and friend left this world on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the age of 90 years.
John was born in Bellis, Alberta. His early years were spent on the farm working alongside his family. In 1943 John enrolled in the Canadian Army as a cook. Then, in 1951-53 he served in Korea with The Royal Canadian Army Service Corps as a Transport Driver. Motor mechanics has always been an interest. John enjoyed working various construction and mechanical jobs in between assignments. After retiring from service and while holding a full-time job to take care of his family, John earned his First Class Power Engineering diploma through SAIT. He joined Amerada Minerals at the Olds Sulphur Plant, where he worked from 1965-1990. John loved his job, made great friends and retired at the pinnacle of Chief Power Engineer. John met his wife, Edna in 1946 at Currie Barracks in Calgary and on May 15, 1948 they exchanged vows to start a journe together that would last 58 years. John and Edna loved road trips. Their furthest was to Texas and their best were with their family. John enjoyed meeting people and was ready to chat anytime. He loved his pets, fishing, camping and sports, especially when his children and grandchildren participated. As a hockey dad, goal judge for many years, Bantam league governor and huge fan he supported minor hockey in a major way. John loved his life and approached it with kindness, patience and a smile. Most of all John loved his family and was incredibly proud of them and their accomplishments. He always made them his first priority.
He will be forever missed and remembered in the hearts of his sons and daughters-in-law Raymond, John and Michele, Alexander and Candace; daughters and sons-in-law Victoria and Norman, Carrie, and Gwen and Lanny; grandchildren Daryl (Colette), Chad (Catherine), Corey, Laurel, Brandon, Curtis, and Jordan; great-grandchildren Celine, Sophie, Cale, Cole, and Cyle; and brother Metro.
John is predeceased by Edna (nee Yanke) loving wife of 58 years; sons Johnnie and Glenn; great-grandson Caiden; sisters Marie and Elena; and brothers George, Steve and Harry.
A Private Graveside Service will be at Queen’s Park Cemetery. Please forward condolences through http://www.calgarycrematorium.com
We extend our sincerest gratitude to the caring staff of Newport Harbour Care Centre, who cared for Dad as they would a family member.

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HEFFNER

George Heffner passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 at the age of 88 years, beloved husband of Annette Heffner of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory four children, Rhonda Gustavson (Doug Abel) of Medicine Hat, Linda (Clem) Marshall of Kimberley, B.C., Wanda (Bill) Anton of Medicine Hat and Richard Heffner (Christine Smart) of Drayton Valley; eight grandchildren, Ryan (Jesseca) Gustavson and Dillon Gustavson (Richelle Merta); Tannis Marshall (Jason Tucker), Renae Marshall; Shianne Anton (Ryland Hays), Dakota Anton; Tyson Heffner, Hailey Heffner and one great grandson Ritter Gustavson as well as three sisters Evangeline (Tony) German, Loretta (Gabe) Kohlman and Annrose Eisenkrein and one sister-in-law Phyllis Heffner. He was predeceased by his parents Rose and Nick Heffner, one son Joseph in infancy; four brothers Joe, Pete, Jack and Nick; four sisters, Zita, Regina, Euphrasia and Betty. A private family interment will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the St. Joseph’s Home (Carmel Hospice) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: George Heffner, 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

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