March 14, 2016
By Obituaries on March 14, 2016.
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. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. Memorial gifts in Mostyn's memory may be made to the Society of Grasslands Naturalists. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mostyn Greenwood. Funeral arrangements entrusted toSAAMIS 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. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorial gifts in Mel's memory may be made to the SPCA. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mel Peterson. Funeral arrangements 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
BENESCH Ernest “Ernie” Benesch passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the age of 67 years, beloved husband of Shelley Benesch of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Trevor (Erin); Shaun (Shannon) their children Tyler, Alys and Donovan, Shelley’s daughter Kaitlin (Sebastien) Boulanger and Trevor and Shaun’s mother Sharon (Bernie) Benesch-Malischewski; two brothers, Bob (Louise), Bruce (Linda); two sisters, Joan (George) Young and Debbie (Ray) Price as well as many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth and Ernest Benesch.
Ernie was born and raised on a small mixed farm near the hamlet of Wildwood, Alberta. After attending primary school and junior high school in Wildwood, he attended high school in the neighbouring community of Evansburg. Having enjoyed mathematics, physics and chemistry he chose to enroll in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta in the Mining Engineering program. This led to summer employment at the mines in Uranium City, Saskatchewan and ultimately twenty years in the mining industry in roles including underground miner, engineering technician, equipment sales and senior management for a major Swedish manufacturer in Vancouver and Montreal. Throughout this time, frequent visits were made to Medicine Hat to visit family who had relocated from Uranium City in the mid-1970s. In 1987, he realized that an intended three-year stint in Montreal was into its seventh year and that his sons’ roots were getting set quite deep in the east. Being western Canadians at heart, a decision was made to change career paths and move the family to Medicine Hat where he became a licenced realtor.
He has served on various committees and as a director for the Medicine Hat Real Estate Board. His need to give back to the community was evident in his many volunteer activities. Ernie was an active Freemason and held various positions both locally and provincially in the lodge and in several concordant bodies. Additionally, he was an active member and current President of the Medicine Hat Rotary Club. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Rotary Foundation Canada, Box 1058, Medicine Hat, T1A 7H1 http://www.canadahelps.org/ en/charities/rotary-foundation-canadahttp://www.rotary.org or to the Masonic Higher Education Bursary c/o 330 12th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0H2 or online at http://www.freemasons.ab.ca/ charities. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ernie Benesch, 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
MARJORIE MACK November 8, 1921 ~ March 4, 2016 Mrs. Marjorie Mack (nee Hillenberg), beloved wife of the late Mr. John William Mack passed away at the Good Samaritan Society, on March 4, 2016 at the age of 94 years. She was born on the farm south of Medicine Hat and then moved with her family to Medicine Hat at the age of 5 where she was raised and attended school. Marjorie completed Normal (Teaching) School in 1941 and taught in Tilley, Redcliff and Ralston. She also worked as a statistician for a couple of years in the late 1940’s, while living with her brother, Wallace in Brooklyn, NY. She completed her teaching career when she married John on July 26, 1956 in Medicine Hat. Marjorie loved to occupy her time with many activities including, reading, crossword puzzles, family history, enjoying the prairie habitat of buffalo beans, cactus berries, wild roses and crocuses. Her family was her life and she loved to share the joys of baking shortbread cookies and going on picnics. Family and friends will fondly remember that Marjorie always carried a camera with her capturing everything from special events but more often random everyday pictures. Marjorie was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose family always came first. She never missed an activity or sports event that her children and especially her grandchildren were involved with. Marjorie was a proud and active member of many organizations throughout the years, but most notable were the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, PEO, Pythian Sisters, retired teachers, Legion Womens Auxillary and the Baptist church womens group. Her memory will be treasured in the hearts of her family, children, Jean (Tom) Malmberg, Christine (Colin) Chisholm, David Mack, Norma (Ken) Anderson, Lorraine (Marcel) Liboiron, Margaret (Doug) Henderson; grandchildren, Clinton (Nickie) Malmberg, daughter, Chloe; Kori (Brian Megyes) Malmberg; Alex (Lindsay) Chisholm, sons, Colin, Brody, Sawyer; Tara (Derek Whitson) Chisholm; Nolan (Jessica) Chisholm; Melissa (Joel Lutz) Mack; Benjamin, Gideon, Isaac, Ruth, Samuel, Josiah, Hannah, Keziah and Naomi Anderson; Lance (Olivia) Liboiron, their children, Lexi, Macklin; Blake (Tanya) Liboiron, son, Linkin; Landon Liboiron; Samantha Henderson; Marshall Henderson; Grayson Henderson and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Marjorie was predeceased by her husband, John William (1973); son, Gerald Edward; parents, John Hillenberg, Dora (Weiss McKean) Hillenberg; sisters, Dorothy Brown, Estelle McArthur; brothers, Wallace McKean and John McKean and numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Marjorie would wish that all who knew and loved her would pass forward a kind word, a good deed or help someone in need. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Marjorie’s name may be made directly to a charity of one’s choice. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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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