March 16, 2018

By Obituaries on March 16, 2018.

CELIA HARRIS

1928 ~ 2018
Mrs. Celia Josephine Harris beloved wife of the late Mr. Ronald Harris, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, just shy of her 90th birthday. Celia was born in London, England on June 16, 1928, a daughter to Christopher and Mary Byron. She was one of nine children. At the age of 17, she met and married a Private in the Canadian Army, Ron Harris. Together they travelled to the Peace River area in Northern Alberta where they farmed and their three children were born, Ronald Jr. in 1947, Maureen in 1949 and Barry in 1951. They left the farm when Ron went to manage the grain elevator and later went into business in the Esso service station in High Prairie where they resided until their retirement. Celia and Ron enjoyed living in Chilliwack and Kelowna before settling in Medicine Hat where they enjoyed family. Following the passing of her husband, Ron in 2010, Celia remained independent in her own home enjoying her outings everyday with her daughter and granddaughter. She loved family get-togethers, Saturday noon lunches and gatherings at the Casino with new found friends. Celia will be lovingly remembered by her children, Ronald Jr. (Cheryl) Harris, Maureen (Dennis) Basarab and Barry (Judy) Harris; six grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. In honour of Celia’s wishes, her life will be silently remembered without the proceedings of a formal service. A family celebration of Celia’s life will be held at a later date. (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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GERTNER

Rose Marie Gertner of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at the age of 97 years, beloved wife of the late Paul Gertner . Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. Albert Sayson celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Southern Alberta 340 A Maple Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7L5 or to the charity of one’s choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Rose Gertner, 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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HAYES

George Joseph Hayes age 87 of Val Marie, SK passed away on March 9, 2018 at the Foyer St. Joseph Nursing Home with his son Neil at his side. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 16, 1930 and married Annette Cote in Val Marie on November 23, 1959. George is survived by his wife of 58 years Annette; his children Laurie, Patrick (Trudy), Neil (Rhonda), Karen (Lee) Devine, Shelley (Eduardo) Salgado, and Ryan (Twila); grandchildren Jade (Marlon) McGuire, Paige, Drew Hayes, Ryland (Shianne Anton), Stephanie Hayes (Dustin Rath), Clay, Burke, Sage Devine, Aidan, Moira, Keegan Salgado, Wyatt, and Riley Hayes; great grandson Flint; brother Tom Hayes and his children Crystal (Dan) Yuzko, Leah (Kevin) Heppler and their families; many nieces and nephews; 5 sisters-in-law; 3 brothers-in-law; and other extended family and many cousins in the U.S.A.. George was predeceased by his father Patrick Thomas Hayes; mother Loretta Hayes; father-in-law Adelbert Cote; mother-in-law Therese Cote; brothers-in-law Norbert Cote and Leland Williams; sister-in-law Fern Hayes; niece Cathy George; and grandson Thomas Devine. George grew up in the Butte district and went to school there before moving to the Val Marie flat in 1941 where he continued to farm and ranch. He was a member of LID #923 and was on the board when the R.M. of Val Marie #17 was formed in 1969. George was Deputy Reeve and Councillor of Division 5, serving the R.M. for over 25 years. He was on the Community Pasture Committee for 10 years, the Val Marie School Board and the Credit Union Board. George was involved in minor and senior hockey, managing the Senior Mustangs for many years. George felt his greatest accomplishment was his family. He loved to spend time with us, playing games, camping, and visiting, he was always there to support us, whatever we did – and he usually imparted an important life lesson to us along the way. He never missed an opportunity to watch his children and grandchildren in school or sporting activities. He loved each and every one of us unconditionally. George enjoyed people – meeting them, talking with them, finding out about them and accepting all as they came. His value as a man is what he taught us and how he showed us to be caring people. The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from the Church Of The Nativity with Father Joe Strohoffer officiating. The prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday March 16, 2018. The pallbearers were Drew Hayes, Ryland Hayes, Wyatt Hayes, Andre Lallier, Riley Hayes and Nicholas Cote, the cross bearer was Clay Devine, the eulogy was read by Laurie Hayes and Norbert Lepage, the organist was Colin Schmidt and the soloist was Monique Byers. The interment service took place from at Val Marie Community Cemetery. Donation in George's memory may be made to the Val Marie District Ambulance P.O. Box 117 Val Marie, SK S0N 2T0 or to the Foyer St. Joseph Nursing Home P.O. Box 450 Ponteix, SK S0N 1Z0. Lemieux Funeral Home in care of arrangements. For further information please call 1-306-625-3925 or visit our website at http://www.lemieuxfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to the family in our book of condolence.

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