September 12, 2016

By Obituaries on September 12, 2016.

1930 ~ KISINGER ~ 2016

Lynn Kisinger of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Edward "Eddy" Kisinger, passed away on Friday, September 9th, 2016 at the age of 86 years. Lynn leaves to cherish her memory her son, Bill (Ruth) Kisinger; two daughters, Cheryl (Ken) Hirsch and Brenda (Rob Hauck) Hazelaar; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and daughter by heart, Hanna Lee. Lynn was predeceased by her husband, Eddy; her parents, Michael and Irene Plotsky; and one brother, Bill Plotsky. Lynn had a friendly nature, loved to talk to anyone, and enjoyed working with the public. She was always very well dressed and was known by the nickname 'Red'. Lynn will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, September 15th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Ken Edel officiating. Interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery on Friday, September 16th, 2016. Memorial gifts in Lynn’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8, or to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 – 1A Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0G5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lynn Kisinger. 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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1930 ~ PETRO ~ 2016

James "Jim" Petro, beloved husband of Mary Petro of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, September 9th, 2016 at the age of 86 years. Jim also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Kenneth (Barb), Linne Radford, and Tim (Debbi); seven grandchildren, Cheryl, Lindsay, and John Petro, Alana and Kelsey Radford; Randi (Mark) Galenzoski and Jamie (Jaret) Pocsik; one great grandchild, Jude Pocsik; and one sister, Margaret Peto. Jim was predeceased by his parents, John and Elizabeth Petro. At Jim's request, a private family service will take place. Memorial gifts in Jim's memory may be made to the Carmel Hospice, St. Joseph's Home, 156 – 3rd Avenue NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to concolences@saamis.com subject heading Jim Petro. 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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1931 ~ VAN WERT ~ 2016

Gloria Van Wert of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Edward Van Wert, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8th, 2016 at the age of 84 years. Many thanks to Pastor Steve and the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Joseph’s Home (Carmel Hospice) for their excellent care, support and love of Gloria. At Gloria's request, no funeral services will be held. Memorial gifts in Emma's memory may be made to the Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph's Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gloria Van Wert. 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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1936 ~ McKENZIE ~ 2016

It is with loving hearts that the family of Shirley Mae McKenzie announce her peaceful passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday September 6, 2016 at the age of 80 years. A Celebration of Shirley’s Life was held Saturday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Shirley McKenzie. 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

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1954 ~ MAYER ~ 2016

Miles Mayer, beloved husband of Michele Mayer, passed away on Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at the age of 62 years. Miles also leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Lucas and Nathan. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Miles Mayer. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
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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1954 ~ PERCIVAL ~ 2016

Shirley Ann Percival of Seven Persons, passed away on Monday, August 22nd, 2016 at the age of 62 years. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory her partner, Doug Zorn; her son, Rick (Sheila Carruthers) Capotosto and grandchildren, Nick Cotter and Lucas Capotosto; her son, Kelly (Lanna Lalonde) Roberts and grandchildren, Abigayle Roberts and Hayden Forsyth; her son, William Roberts and grandchild, Desmond Smith; her son, Theodore (Stacey Seaman) Roberts and grandchildren, Dryden Roberts, Ethan Roberts, Tennyson Roberts, and Thea Roberts. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Dick and Betty Hoy. Shirley was born on May 27th, 1954 in Toronto. She moved west to Medicine Hat in 2000 in search of a new life and worked at many places in Medicine Hat until she developed cancer. She was able to live cancer free for nine years. Shirley met Doug six years ago and their relationship took her to the country to start a new journey. She remained there until the time of her passing. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Roger Jensen officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Winnifred Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Shirley’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 Shirley Percival. 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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KUMARASWAMY

Vijayakumar Kumaraswamy passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at the age of 58 years, beloved husband of Leonor Kumaraswamy 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: Vijayakumar Kumaraswamy, 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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1923 ~ 2016
It is with loving hearts that the family of Martha Anderst announce her peaceful passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at the age of 93 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Martha’s life will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. (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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MOORE

With heavy hearts, the family of Jean Marion Moore, announce her passing at the Riverview Care Centre on Wednesday, September 8, 2016 at the age of 92 years, with her daughters by her side. She was predeceased by her loving husband Mickey in 2015, one month short of their 70th wedding anniversary. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Betty (Ralph) O’Bray, Heather Wooding (Pat Flinn) and Rachelle “Rae” (Don) Knutson; nine grandchildren, Todd and Lora (Hope, Brent, Cory); Dana and Cody (Austin (Rylie), Justin, Brylee, Balee, Kade); Steven and Stacey (Tanner (Jen), Jayna); James and Rhonda (Lane,Teagan); April and Andrew (Victoria – her daughter Lexington; Ethan); Steven and Larissa (Kiarra, Kloe); Rory (Chris); Cari (Cooper, Coen); Kevin and Karen (Emma, Abbey); as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great friend John Reynolds. She was also predeceased by her parents Rachel and Harry Henderson; Mickey’s parents Milton and Florence Moore; son-in-law James Wooding; two sisters, Eve Park and Betty Duncan; two brothers, Harold and Harry Henderson and two sisters-in-law, Kathleen Tullis and Geraldine Moore. Jean was born on August 24, 1924 in Owen Sound, Ontario. Following school, she was employed building furniture until she joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corps, honourably discharged in 1945 with the rank of Corporal. On September 1, 1945 Jean and Mickey were wed in Owen Sound, Ontario and then moved west to Medicine Hat, where they raised their family. Jean was a homemaker while the girls were young, then worked at Co-op and completed her career as a Manager in women’s retail. Her community service included President of Opti-Mrs, President of Ex-Service Women’s Organization and a faithful member of Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church. Jean’s greatest joy was her family. Her hobbies included knitting, jigsaw puzzles and gardening. One of Mom and Dad’s greatest accomplishments was building a cabin in Elkwater, creating a home away from home with many wonderful memories. Following the sale of the cabin, they enjoyed traveling and cruising to various destinations. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12:00 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. David Pollard officiating. Officers and members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Robertson Memorial Branch #17 will conduct a poppy service for their departed comrade. Interment will take place in the in the Field of Honor at Hillside Cemetery on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend the graveside service is asked to gather inside the cemetery gates at 12:45 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Robertson Memorial Br. #17, 702 – 2 St. SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0E1 or the S.P.C.A. – 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jean Moore, 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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