January 17, 2019

By Obituaries on January 17, 2019.

1938 ~Joyce Hansvall ~ 2019

Joyce Hansvall (nee Erickson) aged 80 years of Medicine Hat, Alberta and formerly of Tompkins, SK, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2019 at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.
Delphia Joyce was born in Creston, BC, to Einer and Signe Erickson on January 24, 1938, a birthday present for sister, Phyllis. She attended Central School near Tompkins, SK and then high school in Medicine Hat, AB. She studied hairdressing in Calgary, graduating in 1955.
On March 16, 1956 Joyce married the love of her life, Clary Hansvall. Clary and Joyce enjoyed a busy life on the farm raising their children; Kim, Shane, Tex and Heidi. Between the farm, farm animals, four children and a huge garden, Joyce was a very busy lady. The farm was a popular place with company, family and friends always welcome and often stopping in for visits, supper and a game of cards. When Joyce was home you never went away hungry! Joyce enjoyed gardening, quilting, taking pictures and collecting treasures including an impressive spoon collection. She was involved in the Rebekah Lodge, Boy Scouts and the Church. In 1993, Clary and Joyce moved to Medicine Hat to allow Clary to be closer to health care services and Joyce to be closer to her aging Mother. Joyce began housekeeping services, caring not only for homes, but for any needs of her many clients. She enjoyed the fellowship and outings. In Medicine Hat, she was an active member in Unit 2 with Fifth Avenue UCW.
After the fire in the house on New Year’s Day 2004, they settled into condo living at Park Meadows, which meant new friends and card game partners were a plenty. Joyce was a devoted caregiver to many through her years; clients, aunts, uncles, children and grandchildren, but none more special than her beloved Clary. Joyce dedicated many years of 24/7 care to Clary, which kept her young, but most important to them both, allowed him to stay at home right up until the last few months of his life. Joyce enjoyed travelling when she could get away, with trips to Invermere, Toronto, California, Detroit, Ireland, Maui, Vancouver and summers in Cypress Park, among others. She was fortunate and thrilled to be able to visit many of her grandchildren in recent months. Joyce was predeceased by her husband Clary; parents, Einer and Signe Erickson; son-in-law, Paul Turgeon; sisters-in-law Ragnhild Norman, Esther Honsvall, Ruth McMillan, brothers-in-law Harold Honsvall, Arthur Honsvall. She is survived by her four children, Kim (Dave) Turgeon-Hardman, Shane (Shannon) Hansvall, Tex (Carol) Hansvall and Heidi (Kerry) Yuzik; grandchildren, Matthew Turgeon, Mason (Sarah Engley) Turgeon and their daughter, Quinn; Stacey Hansvall (Shayne Felske) and her children, Kieran, Avah and Koen; Chelsey (Eddie) Brown; Keagan Hansvall (Katie) and their children, Masen and Aleeah; Sara (Andrew King) and their son Cillian; Haylee Hansvall, Kyle Hansvall, Cassie Hansvall, Jesse Yuzik, Tori Yuzik (Jon Soroka), Riley Yuzik; two sisters, Phyllis (Maurice) McIlwrick and June (Scott) Harvey; Sister-in-law Lilly Elmgren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church in Medicine Hat, AB with Reverend Dave Pollard officiating. The eulogy will be presented by Dale McIlwrick. Shane Hansvall will be the urn bearer. Honorary Pallbearers are Sterling and Kathy McAlister, Donna and Vic Wickstrom, and Helen Griffith and Gwen McGregor. A family interment service will be held at Memory Gardens in Swift Current, Saskatchewan at a later date. Donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 200, 119 – 14th Street NW, Calgary, AB, T1A 7L5 or to Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church, 476 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0K9. 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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Allen F. Dickson

1955 – 2019
Allen Floyd Dickson, beloved husband of Mary (Nowlan) Dickson of Medicine Hat, and formerly of Napan passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at the age of 63 years.
Born in Chatham, on April 27, 1955, he was the son of the late Walter and Stella (Campbell) Dickson. Allen worked for the Department of National Defence as a Heavy Equipment Operator at the former CFB Chatham Base. He also worked for Midland Transport travelling throughout the U.S. and Canada where he earned his one million accident free mile award. In 2006, he moved to Alberta with his truck to work and be close to his children. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved the Detroit Red Wings and he will be dearly missed by all.
He is survived by his beloved wife Mary (Nowlan) Dickson; two sons: Randy (Tammy) and Donnie (Krista) all of Medicine Hat; three grandchildren: Lucas, Emmet and Reid Dickson all of Medicine Hat; two brothers: Wilmer Dickson and Frank Dickson (Kelly) all of Napan. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Robert and sisters-in-law Edith and Mary-Anne Dickson.
Family and friends are invited to meet with Mary and the family at a come and go reception to be held in the Grandstand Room at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds on Friday January 18, 2019 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm.
To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Allen Dickson, 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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MICHAEL FERRE

December 13, 1929 – January 15, 2019
Miguel “Michael” Ferre passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at the age of 89 years, beloved husband of Encarnacion Ferre of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory his family who will miss him dearly: his children, Montserrat Ferre (Joe Hagg), Michael Ferre all of Medicine Hat, Julia (Paul) Seguin of Calgary and Gloria Ferre of Medicine Hat; his grandchildren and great grandchildren: Trevor Smith and his daughter Aislin; Michael (Katie) Ferre and their son Oliver; Jordan Ferre and Chase Ferre as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Manuela and Manuel Ferre; two brothers and six sisters all in Spain. Miguel was born in Barcelona, Spain and married Encarnacion Gonzalez on July 27, 1952. They started their family in Barcelona and immigrated to Medicine Hat on May 1, 1961. Dad starting working at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital in 1963 in the laundry department, retiring in 1988 as the assistant manager. Dad loved the outdoors and camping, with Elkwater as his favourite destination for vacationing with his family. He never forgot his homeland and visited several times over the years. We will respect his wishes and no funeral service will be held. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.ca) or to the Parkinson Association of Alberta, #120, 6835 Railway Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2V6 (www.parkinsonalberta.ca). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Michael Ferre, 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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MONA DOBBIN

The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church this past Friday where family and friends united to honour the life of this beautiful lady, Mona Dobbin. Her everlasting love will forever be felt by those close to her.

Her journey has ended,
She’s taken God’s hand,
In the land that she loved
Back home in Newfoundland.

Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of

Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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MYHOWICH

Catherine Theresa Ann Myhowich of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of the late Darow Myhowich. She leaves to cherish her memory two children Randall Myhowich and Allissa Myhowich. She was predeceased by her husband Darow on December 7, 1996 and by one sister Margaret Anhorn. By request, no funeral service will be held. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Catherine Myhowich, 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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TRINUS 'SLIM' MULDER

November 9, 1942 ~ January 13, 2019

Trinus (Slim) Mulder of Medicine Hat went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2019, at the age of 76 years. Trinus, son of Heinze and Pietje, was born on November 9, 1942, in Hardegryp (Friesland), Holland. At age nine, he immigrated to Canada with his family. In 1966, he married the love of his life, Petronella den Hollander, and they were loving, remarkable spouses for 52 years. They were blessed with 4 children, Brian, David, Donna, and Brenda; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 4 step- grandchildren, and 6 step-great-grandchildren.
Trinus and Nel worked side by side and built a wonderful, fulfilling life together. Trinus was known for being honest and hardworking in his work as a farmer, a drywaller, a real estate agent, home builder, and a businessman. Trinus, Nel and their family enjoyed many adventures together going for walks and drives, camping and traveling to many places. Prior to retirement, Trinus enjoyed his pets and yard and his first fish pond. In 2006, Trinus and Nel had the opportunity to build their retirement home. In retirement, Trinus golfed with family and friends, spent hours in his hobby plant room looking after his flowers, built his second fish pond, maintained a large, beautiful yard and was a friendly competitive bowler. Family and friends will especially remember Trinus for his bright smile, enthusiastic conversations and storytelling, playful energy, nature-loving, joke-telling, playing tricks, singing, intelligence, wisdom, generosity, and love. Trinus took great pride and joy in his grandchildren, showing them his yard and feeding the fish. His life was founded in the Christian faith; with his declining hearing, instead of going to church, Trinus could be found each Sunday morning watching Charles Stanley and Tribal Trails or listening to the Gaithers. Above all, Trinus was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Trinus leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Nel; son, Brian (with Karen, Evan and Travis); son, David (with Tammy, Kate and Beth); daughter, Donna (with Tyler, Laura, Lisa [with Rony and Mila], Thea, Drew); daughter, Brenda (with Jim, Trent, Riley, Kacie [Cody, Lenni], Brendan [Mel, Amelia, Elara], and Sean [Kelly, Dawson, Grayson, Ruby]). He is survived by his 3 brothers: Harry (Coby), Harm (Linda), and Joe (Marlene). Trinus is also survived by Nel’s siblings: (Cobi), Art (Maryke), Bill (Sandy), (Annie), (Bea), Maryke (Ton), Jan (Anja), Jaap (Lida), and Anjo (Henny), along with many nieces and nephews on both sides. Trinus is predeceased by his parents, Heinze and Pietje (de Jong) Mulder; brother, Harm; Nel’s parents, Art and Petronella (Rysdam) den Hollander, and Nel’s siblings: Ger (Siem), Wynand (Rie), Arie, An (Arie), Magda (Adrie), Piet, Mart, (Peter).
Family and friends will be celebrating Trinus’ life at Temple Baptist Church, 606 – 7 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. Luncheon will follow thereafter. In true Slim fashion, those attending the service are asked to wear jeans. Trinus and his family are greatly appreciative of the care provided by the staff at the University of Alberta Hospital and the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Tribal Trails (a First Nations Ministry with a message of Hope), P.O. Box 3030, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, S6V 7V4. http://www.tribaltrails.org/. 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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