April 1, 2019

By Obituaries on April 1, 2019.

1930 ~ EDWARD FORD ~ 2019

Edward James “Ed” Ford, beloved husband of Mabel Ford, passed away on Thursday, March 28th, 2019, one day before his 89th birthday at the age of 88 years. Ed leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Dale Ford, Douglas Ford and Lloyd Ford; daughter, Myra Lightheart (Lyle Caldwell); grandchildren, Andrea (Jason) Munro, Derek Schween, Nathan Ford and Alyssa Ford; great-grandchildren, London, Davis, Alleya, Deacon and Lauren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Edward was predeceased by his parents, Reginald and Elizabeth Ford. The family welcomes you to an informal memorial followed by a light lunch at Masterpiece Chapel South, 4401 Southlands Drive SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Thursday April 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial gifts in Ed’s memory may be made to the S.P.C.A., 55 Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8 or the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Edward Ford. 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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1932 ~ ROY JOHNSON ~ 2019

Roy Johnson, beloved husband of Mable Johnson of Orion, Alberta, passed away on Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 at the age of 86 years. Roy also leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Nestor (Denise) Johnson, Kelvin (Sharon) Johnson and Keith (Kathy) Johnson; two daughters, Patricia (Fonz) Girard and Gloria (Wayne) Swanson; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; one brother, Fred Johnson; five sisters, Marion Yanke, Lorraine (Jim) Bjoranson, Evelyn Jesse, Shirley (Louie) Goulet and Margert (Leroy) Marthaller; sister-in-law, Mattie Hagen; his aunt, Martha Bohnet; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Roy was predeceased by his son, Brian Johnson; his granddaughter, Pam Johnson; his parents, Carl and Freda Johnson; one brother, Edward Johnson; two sisters, Elizabeth Johnson (Bill Byzuk) and Betty (Dennis) Christopherson; mother and father-in-law, Gertrude (Archie) Goulet; and five brothers-in-law, Edwin Jesse, Bill Yanke, Victor Goulet, Joe Goulet and Art Hagen. The Funeral Service will be held at MANYBERRIES COMMUNITY HALL, Manyberries, Alberta, on Thursday, April 4th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Roy's memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 200, 119 – 14th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, T1A 7L5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Roy Johnson. 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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1937 ~ LLOYD MURK ~ 2019

Lloyd Walter Murk of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 at the age of 81 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so on Thursday, April 4th, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. or on Friday, April 5th, 2019 from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Friday, April 5th, 2019 at 1:00 pm with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Lloyd’s memory may be made to 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 Lloyd Murk. 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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ALBERTA THOMPSON

1919 ~ 2019
Mrs. Alberta Thompson passed away at Age Care Valleyview on Friday, March 29, 2019, at the remarkable age of 100 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (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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FROG FERGUSON

1934 ~ 2019
Frog Ferguson (Allan) passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, March 29, 2019, at the age of 84 years. He was predeceased by Vernie, his wife of 59 years. Frog leaves to cherish his memory three children: Donna (Gary) Schneider, Peggy (Tom) Tuchscherer and Darcy Ferguson; seven grandchildren, Jen (Joe) Steier, Aaron (Kate) Schneider, Haylee (Luc) Robert, Travis Tuchscherer, Tanis (Mitch) Stadnyk, Drake (Laura) Ferguson and Drew Ferguson; six great-grandchildren, Sydney, Ryann and Wyatt Steier, Mack and Allegra Schneider and Amelie Robert. Frog was born on June 15, 1934, in Southey, SK. and worked for 35 years with Sasktel in Swift Current. In his earlier years, he loved bowling, baseball, fishing and camping. He moved to Medicine Hat in 1986 and spent many hours playing bingo or gambling at the casino, but his greatest pride and joy came from spending time with his family. Frog’s sense of humour and smile made everyone feel happy just by knowing him. A Celebration of Frog’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. (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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