October 2, 2017

By Obituaries on October 2, 2017.

1935 ~ ISIDORE “IZZY” BONOGOFSKY ~ 2017

Isidore “Izzy” Paul Bonogofsky, beloved husband of Shirley Bonogofsky of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, September 28th, 2017 at the age of 82 years. Izzy also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Jason (Darcy) Bonogofsky, Tracy (Ron) Perry, Natalie Doll, all of Medicine Hat, and Karen (Larry) Egan of Kelowna; nine grandchildren, Christopher Egan, Micheal Egan (Lucy Pete), John Egan, Colton Egan, Corey Perry (Ashlee Fehr), Kristin Perry (Brandon Hopper), Lance Doll (Megan Pierson), Brody Bonogofsky, and Hannah Bonogofsky; two brothers, Peter Bonogofsky, and Greg Bonogofsky; three sisters, Frances Wagner, Sally Wagner, and Elizabeth Sannes; two brothers-in-law, Mike Guckert and Tony Heck; two sisters-in-law, Marg Bonogofsky and Anne Bonogofsky; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Izzy was predeceased by his parents, Isidore and Dorothy Bonogofsky; four brothers, Tony, Joe, Ole, and Zack Bonogofsky; five sisters, Agnes Heck, Mary Guckert, Barbara Bonogofsky, Christina Bonogofsky, and Anne Hagel; three brothers-in-law, Frank Wagner, Pete Hagel, and Don Sannes; and one sister-in-law, Betty Bonogofsky. Izzy was a generous and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He and Shirley recently celebrated their 59th anniversary on September 2nd, 2017. Family was everything to him. He always looked forward to family suppers on Sunday. He had strong opinions, but he would help out anyone, especially his family. He would feed his blue jays every day and banged on the windows to chase the cow birds away. Grandpa loved to watch sports, even to the point of offering the referee his glasses at his grandson’s hockey game. He was so good with numbers that he could add up any totals without a calculator. He always carried a pocket of change and whenever he was shopping, he stopped to give his granddaughter a toonie. Izzy met a lot of people through his employment with Pioneer Coop at Stewart Valley. He ran his own business with Bonogofsky’s Triple S Grocery Store. He also worked at Goodyear, OK Economy, ALCB, and, when semi-retired, at Medicine Hat Linen. Izzy will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday from 6:00 to 6:55 p.m. and at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, on Friday from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, October 5th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH on Friday, October 6th, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Philip Le, Celebrant. Interment will take place in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Izzy’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #102, 73 – 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2, or to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 340A Maple Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7L5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Izzy Bonogofsky. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.¥

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CHICHENKO

Carl James Chichenko, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at the age of 89 years, beloved husband of Phyllis Chichenko of Medicine Hat. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday from 1:00 – 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Glen Dueck officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (Medicine Hat Regional Hospital) c/o 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Carl Chichenko, 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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August 10, 1926 – October 1, 2017
Elizabeth “Betty” Dillman, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2017 at the Sunnyview Care Centre in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Betty is survived and will always be loved and remembered by her husband of 70 years, Ralph and by her children, Rose Marie (Allan) Jones, James (Sandra), Philip (Karen), and Thomas. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Sunnyside Care Centre or Sunnyview Care Centre (1720 Bell Street SW) or Alzheimer Society of Canada, 20 Eglinton Ave W #1600, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8 or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & NU, 124, 430 6th Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8 . To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Betty Dillman, 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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ERKER

Vincent “Vince” Erker of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017, at the age of 83 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret Erker. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (Medicine Hat Regional Hospital) c/o 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 or to the Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Society 11728 Kingsway Ave N.W., Edmonton, AB T1G 0X5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Vince Erker, 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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