March 9, 2016

By Obituaries on March 9, 2016.

1921 ~ MACLEOD ~ 2016

Margaret Macleod of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late John Macleod, passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan's on Saturday, March 5th, 2016 at the age of 94 years. Margaret leaves to cherish her memory numerous nieces and nephews. Margaret was born on December 22nd, 1921 in Bankhead, Alberta. She lived in Crowsnest Pass before marrying and moving to Calgary for many years. Margaret eventually moved to Medicine Hat to be closer to her family. She has spent the past 14 years at the Good Samaritan's and has made many friendships with the residents and staff. A Private Time of Remembrance will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts in Margaret's memory may be made to Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 4V3. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Margaret Macleod. 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

1923 ~ GREENWOOD ~ 2016

Mostyn Earl Greenwood of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Doris Greenwood, passed away on Sunday, March 6th, 2016 at the age of 92 years. Mostyn leaves to cherish his memory his children, David Greenwood (Liane Perrior), Judith Graham, Kim (Fred) Rowley, Diane (Tom) Vair, Janet Stang, and Karen (Bob) Marshall; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mostyn was predeceased by his wife, Doris; his parents, Chester and Annie Greenwood; one son, Murray Greenwood; one son-in-law, Ken Stang; and three brothers, Rud, Len and Colwyn. Mostyn was a World War II veteran. He worked for Canada Post as a letter carrier for 38 years and enjoyed collecting stamps and coins. Mostyn was raised as a market gardener loving nature and the outdoors, hunting and travelling. He also enjoyed playing cards and crokinole. His family and faith were very important to him and he will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 1865 Division Avenue NE, on Thursday from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS on Thursday, March 10th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Bishop George Schow presiding. Interment will follow in the family plot at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Mostyn's memory may be made to the Society of Grasslands Naturalists, Box 2491, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8G8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mostyn Greenwood. 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

1943 ~ PETERSON ~ 2016

Melvin Roy Peterson, beloved husband of Penny Peterson of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, March 6th, 2016 at the age of 72 years. Mel also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Terry (Kim), Melanie (Tyler), and Mike (Jen), all of Medicine Hat and Tammy Schubrink of Blackfalds, Alberta; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; his brothers, Dennis of High River, Dale (Linda) and John (Betty) of Assiniboia; his sister, Penny of Moose Jaw; numerous nieces and nephews; and his little buddy, Stewart. Mel was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Jessie Peterson; and his sister, Barb. Mel was born and raised in Assiniboia and went to school there as well. He moved to High River, Alberta in 1973 and later to Medicine Hat. Mel met Penny in 1982 and they were married in 1986 spending almost 30 years together. Mel loved trapping and hunting. He loved life and had a great sense of humour. Mel worked at various jobs from agricultural, industrial, truck driving, selling farm machinery, contracting and building grain elevators. He worked for Cypress Farm Supply and then Lawrence Meier Trucking until retirement in 2004. His fur babies were very important to him as were all of his children and their families. The Peterson boys were always close, right up to the end. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, March 10th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Mel's memory may be made to the SPCA. 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mel Peterson. 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

ANNE MARIE PIERCE (nee SKJEI)

1930 ~ 2016

Beloved wife and mother, Anne Marie Pierce, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, March 4, 2016, at the age of 85 years. Along with John, her husband of nearly 65 years, Anne is survived by her children, Dave (Lauralee), Nancy (Robert) Dempster, Darrell (Kima) and Doug (Jaylene); grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Brieanna (Greg) Clark and their children, Brock and Thomas; Kadena (Quentin) Phillips and their children, Brennan and Stryker; Tamara (Benny) Pierce and their son, Arda; Lee (Heidi) Pierce and their son, Kayden; Jana Pierce; Sloan Pierce; Shane (Brittany) Pierce; Lindsey (Dwight) Hodel and their son, Davis. Anne is also survived by sisters, Elaine Lawrence and Sandra Krawec; brothers, Gary (Mary) Skjei and Paul (Helen) Skjei and their families. Anne was predeceased by her parents, Ludwig and Eldred Skjei and by her brothers, Doug, Dennis and Glen Skjei. Anne was born on the family farm near Swift Current, Saskatchewan on May 22, 1930. She graduated from the Medicine Hat General Hospital Nursing School along with her life-long friends as the class of ‘51. Anne and John married on August 6, 1951 and raised their four children in the house that they built on 7th Street S.W. Anne loved reading, especially murder mysteries and she usually had a jigsaw puzzle on the go. She was a quilter and an accomplished knitter, supplying the family with socks and toques. For many years, John and Anne traveled to Yuma, Arizona in the winter, making many friends there from all over the US and Canada. Anne was active with the Medicine Hat General Hospital Nurses Alumnae. Along with her family, she will be greatly missed by her nursing classmates and her many friends. The family expresses their heartfelt appreciation to the Home Care nurses who cared for Anne with kindness and respect. They would also like to thank the doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational, speech and respiratory therapists as well as the many other health care providers at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital who cared for Anne from the time she had her stroke in 2013 to when she passed away. A Celebration of Anne’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Anne’s name may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8 or to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4700, Stn. South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 9Z9. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

CURTIS WISNOWSKI

May 22, 1983 ~ March 3, 2016

Mr. Curtis Brian Wisnowski, passed away peacefully while in the loving care of Alfred Egan Home in Bow Island, Alberta, on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at the age of 32 years. Curtis was born in Medicine Hat on May 22, 1983. He is survived by his father, Brian (Shelley) Wisnowski; mother, Roxanne Wisnowski; brother, Chris (Chantel); two half-brothers, Robert (Megan) and Regan (Ashton); half-sister, Katlyn (Cody); four nieces and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and care providers. Curtis was predeceased by his grandpa, Chester Wisnowski (1994), grandma, Dorothy Wisnowski (2014), Foster mom, Betty Wilson (1993) and his nanny Doreen and papa Robert Woods. Curtis was diagnosed with spinal meningitis at the age of 2 months. Due to his enduring special needs he entered foster care in 1985. He spent many years with foster parents, Betty and Adair in Bow Island before moving to a children’s group home in Medicine Hat (CORE) and later a group home for adults (REDI Enterprises) and then moving to Alfred Egan Home in November of 2012. Curtis was a quiet, unassuming, pretty happy guy. Although unable to speak, Curtis communicated with his eyes and his smile. He liked to be around others and all the action. When everyone would be having fun, laughing and joking around, Curtis would smile BIG and if things really got out of hand he would laugh with everyone or at everyone. Curtis will be sadly missed by his friends and staff at Alfred Egan Home and the other homes where he lived. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street SW., MedicineÃ¢â‚¬Ë†Hat, on Thursday, March 10, 2016 beginning at 1:00 p.m. The funeral service honouring Curtis’ life will follow at 2:00 p.m., with Reverend Father Fred Monk, celebrant. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. (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

FELIX LOUIS COTE

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Those wishing to pay their respects may do so on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Castor, Alberta, followed by a Prayer Vigil at 7:30 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. In memory of Lou donations are gratefully accepted to S.T.A.R.S. c/o Parkview Funeral Chapels & Cremtorium, Box 186, Castor, Alberta T0C 2L0, 1-888-882-3141, who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. To send or view condolences to Lou’s family, please visit http://www.parkviewfuneralchapels.com

LERNER

Anne Marie Lerner passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at the age of 82 years, beloved wife of Frank Lerner of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Brian (Debbie), Stewart and Ron; her grandchildren, Dustin (Lacey), Jamie, Xanthe, and Chantara and one sister, Katie Mastel. She was predeceased by her parents, Ben and Rose Bonagofsky and her brothers, Clem, Joe, George, Martin and Jack. Anne was born on December 5th, 1933, on the family farm. She married Frank on February 12, 1958. Together they farmed in Fox Valley until 2004, when they moved into Maple Creek. In 2014, they moved to Medicine Hat where they remained until her passing. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors for the wonderful care she received while on the Palliative Care Unit. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & NU, 100 – 119 14 St NW, Medicine Hat, AB T2N 1Z6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Anne Lerner, 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

PEARL JOHNSTON

1924 ~ 2016
Pearl Johnston passed away at the Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the age of 91 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouth land.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

SUSAN GUY

1929 – 2016
It is with deep sadness that we announce that Susanna “Susan” Guy passed away with her family by her side, on Thursday, March 3, 2016. She leaves to mourn her, her beloved husband of 69 years, Harold. She leaves to cherish her memory her son Arnold (Elaine) Guy of Winnipeg and daughter Lorraine Moston of Medicine Hat; her grandchildren, Terry (Lisa) Moston, and Alison (Bob) Allen; three great grandchildren, Justin Moston, Jordan Moston and Jayden Moston who brought much joy into her life as she did their’s. She also leaves three sisters, Flora Osterman of Lethbridge, Katie Miller and Tillie Sauther, both of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved four legged friend Rex. She was predeceased by her parents, Hilarius and Mary Mardian, three brothers and two sisters. Harold and Susan lived a quiet life, but enjoyed family gatherings. They also travelled to visit their son within Canada and Europe. It would be remiss not to mention the fabulous apple and blueberry pies and homemade buns that she made with love for her family. A private funeral service will be held with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Susan Guy, 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

SUSAN VANDERMOLEN

1967 ~ 2016
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Vandermolen on Friday, March 4, 2016, at the age of 49. With family by her side, she went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Susan is survived by her loving husband, George; three sons, Braden, Reed and Lee; mother, Ineke de Vries (George Visser); sisters, Yvonne (Dave) Joosse and Ingrid (Don) Stigter. She is also survived by numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, March 10, 2016, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The Memorial Service will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, 300 Primrose Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, March 11, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. Private Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery prior to the service. (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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