May 9, 2018

By Obituaries on May 9, 2018.

1932 ~ ADAIR WILSON ~ 2018

Robert “Adair” Wilson born July 20th, 1932 in Durham, Ontario passed away on May 2nd, 2018 in Medicine Hat. The Funeral Service was held yesterday in VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH. Memorial gifts in Adair’s name may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or to Victory Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Adair Wilson. 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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ABERLE

Violet Aberle of Medicine Hat, recently of Taber, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the age of 89 years, beloved wife of the late Michael Aberle. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Ken (Catherine) Aberle, Richard Aberle and Dorothy Aberle; four grandchildren, Laura (Cameron) and their children, Troy, Liam, Pepper; Paul (Andrea) and their children Gabriel and Julian; Crystal (Grant); April (Vince) and their children Robert and Quinn; one brother Harvey (Josephine) Becker as well as her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Michael on February 20, 1990; her parents, Jacob and Katie Becker; eight brothers and two sisters. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday from 1:00 – 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. Philip Le officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Violet Aberle, 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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JOHN DEERING

February 20, 1923 ~ May 7, 2018
John Deering of Medicine Hat, formerly of Leader, Saskatchewan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 7th, 2018 at the age of 95 years. He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Elsie Irene Deering; a brother and sister in infancy; his brother, Hank Deering; and his sisters, Mary Yackel and Pauline Johnson. His memory will be forever cherished by his children, Harlan (Joan) Deering, Yvonne (Dale) Bratvold, Stuart (Angela) Deering and Dixie (Don) Smith; his beloved grandchildren, Miranda (Travis) and Chandra (Dustin), Justin and Amber, Brandon, Devan (Amy) and Dakota; and four great-grandchildren, Julia, Ivan, Cyler and Jolan. John is survived by his two brothers, Paul and Lloyd; one sister, Esther; numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. John was born west of Leader to Mary and Conrad Deering and was raised on the family farm with his six siblings. In 1947 John married Irene in Kelowna, BC. Together they farmed and raised their children in the Leader area until 1988 when they retired to Medicine Hat. John was a lifetime member of the Gideons and was very active in his church. His dedication and love for his God carried him through his 95 years. He will be fondly remembered as a man whose faith, family and farm were priorities in his life. John was deeply loved and will be greatly missed but is now reunited with his beloved wife. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at HILLCREST EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH, 3785 – 13th Avenue SE, on Saturday from 12:00 until 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at HILLCREST EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH on Saturday, May 12th, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Dr. Shane P. Andrus and Pastor Mark Bolender co-officiating. A Private Interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Those wishing to remember him with a charitable donation, may do so with a gift to the Gideons International in Canada, PO Box 3619, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading John Deering. 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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JOHN MOLDON

1970 ~ 2018
John Allan Moldon passed away suddenly in Medicine Hat, Alberta on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, after a long struggle with mental illness. He was born in Charlottetown, PEI on July 5, 1970, grew up in Dartmouth, NS and Ottawa, ON and worked in Ottawa and Medicine Hat in the restaurant and trucking industries. John was kind and generous with a quiet and witty sense of humour. He will be missed greatly. Treasuring their many happy memories are his parents, Ruth and John Moldon of Dartmouth; his sisters, Margaret, Cheryl and Bess and the many other family members and friends whose lives he enriched. A memorial with family and friends will be held at a later date. (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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LILY GOSSELIN

1927 ~ 2018
Lily Gosselin (nee Edvardson), beloved wife of the late, Kenneth Arthur Gosselin passed away in St. Albert, Alberta on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at the age of 90 years. She was born on December 27, 1927, in Medicine Hat and raised on the family farm. Lily married the love of her life, Kenneth Gosselin in Medicine Hat, on April 17, 1951, and shared 61 years of wedded bliss together. She worked for many years as a nursing assistant in Calgary. Lily was a very passionate, loving and caring woman who always put the needs of others above her own. She always took pride in her baking, garden and flowers, especially her roses. Lily enjoyed many happy hours playing cards with Ken and their children. Following their retirement, Ken and Lily embarked on a month long dream vacation to Alaska. She was always so proud of the Gold Nugget she got while panning for gold. Raising her six children was Lily’s greatest joy. She enjoyed being a stay at home mom watching her children grow up. Lily was known as the ‘General’ by all who loved her. She will be forever remembered in the hearts of her children; Delphine (Perley) MacDonald, Barry Gosselin, Larry Gosselin, Brenda Macaulay, Lloyd Gosselin; grandchildren, Leanne McKay and Tammy MacDonald. Lily was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Gosselin; parents, Torsten and Gustava Edvardson; son, Bruce Gosselin; son-in-law, Kerry Macaulay as well as three sisters and four brothers. Lily’s life will be celebrated with a Graveside Service at Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat, Alberta on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Those wishing to attend are invited to gather at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat before 1:50 p.m., to join in the procession to the cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouth land.com). If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Lily’s name may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #340A, Maple Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 7L5. 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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