May 2, 2016

By Obituaries on May 2, 2016.

1928 ~ MacDonald ~ 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Eva MacDonald (nee Dockter) on Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 at the age of 88 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday, May 2nd, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Nigel Tulley officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com and to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Eva MacDonald. 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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1935 ~ COFFEY ~ 2016

Francis "Frank" Emerson Coffey, beloved husband of Fran Coffey of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, April 29th, 2016 at the age of 80 years. Frank leaves to cherish his memory his three children, Tom Coffey (Linda Rempel), Janice (Dan) Holmedal and Russell (Kelly) Coffey; two step-children, Cheryl (Garth) Price and Peter Coffey; ten grandchildren, Danette (Court) Bredeson, Derek Holmedal (Jayda Sprague), Joel Holmedal (Chelsea Chabot), Calvin (Andrea) Martin, Alex Martin, Crystal Martin, Hailey Rempel, Lane Rempel, Declan Coffey and Sarah Coffey; six great-granddaughters, Jade Dyer, Lola Bredeson, Harlow Bredeson, Ella Bredeson, Alivia Martin and Janay Holmedal; three sisters, Shirley Loney of Thorold, Ontario, Donna Walters of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Joannie/Morgan (Dennis) Rohne of Las Vegas, Nevada; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by his first wife, Lola Coffey; one son, Charles "Chuck" Coffey; and his parents, John and Hilda Coffey. Frank was born in Pembroke, Ontario on July 20th, 1935. In 1952, at the age of 17, he moved to Medicine Hat working many odd jobs before meeting his first wife, Lola. They had four children. Frank worked for over four decades in the auto industry where he made many lifelong friends and acquaintances. He was known for never forgetting who owned what car. It was impossible for him to have a conversation that didn't start or end with cars. In 1990, his family grew to include a second love in his life, Fran and her children. They've spent the last 27 years enjoying their life together and building many happy memories and a loving family. Frank was so proud of his children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren and always had a smile as he talked of them. He will be fondly remembered forever in our hearts. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 1:00 to 1:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mike Landry officiating. A Private Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Frank's memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Frank Coffey. 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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ELHART

Donald Billy Elhart passed away on his 73rd birthday, Friday, April 29, 2016. He leaves to cherish is memory his beloved wife Shirley; two children Linda Elhart (Brad Eresman) of Dunmore and Aaron (Cindy) Elhart of Clearwater; nine grandchildren, Amanda Driscoll, Shane Driscoll, Jaydon Eresman, Jory Eresman, Shelby Eresman, Jesse Elhart, Cauy Elhart, Cheyenne Elhart and Haylee Elhart; one sister Joyce (Laverne) Rose; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Harvey Geigle, Lance (Olive) Brost, Irene Saddler, Ruby (Marvin) Mock, Jim Brost and Florence (Merle) Koenig as well as numerous nieces and nephews . He was predeceased by his parents Natalie “Dolly” and Emanuel Elhart; one son Tracy Elhart in 2008, and two sisters Dorothy (Meno) Daffy and Esther Geigle. Don was born on April 29, 1943, on the family farm in the community of Clearwater. Don attended the Clearwater School and in grade nine was bussed to Irvine. Don wanted to be a farmer and decided to stay home and work on the farm with his dad. In 1963, he married Shirley Brost and for two and a half years he worked as a drywaller in Medicine Hat before moving back to the farm in 1965. The experience from this job kept him busy right up to his last year with family and friends that needed help with their homes. While on the farm, Don was on the Many Island Grazing Association for several years. Don and Shirley enjoyed many years camping and fishing with their children, other family, and friends. They were also fortunate enough to travel to Disneyland, Hawaii and Acapulco. In 1988, they started travelling with their motorhome to Arizona and California which they did for many years. They loved their cruises to Alaska, Panama and the Carribean. In2003, they retired into Medicine Hat and enjoyed their new home with family, grandkids and many friends now close by. Don loved the farm and was very proud of what was accomplished over many years. He was still able to help Aaron combine this past fall for a couple of days. He was also proud and happy that the farm had taken care of four generations of Elharts and “maybe” a fifth. He has always been the family advisor even at times when they didn’t ask for it. He was loved and will be remembered by all. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 1:00 – 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. 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 & NU, 100 – 119 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Medicine Hat and District Branch 102 73 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat. T1A 1J2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Donald Elhart, 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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FOLK

Garry Andrew Folk passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the age of 63 years, beloved husband of Marion Folk of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory four children, Shaun Folk and Ryan Folk (Jenn Hurkens) all of Calgary, Kalynn Folk (Kalvin Cox) and Rachel Folk all of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Garry Folk, 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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Paul Polisky

1969 ~ 2016
With heavy hearts the family of Paul Raymond Polisky announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at the age of 46 years. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow 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

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