October 17, 2019
By Obituaries on October 17, 2019.
1918 ~ MARJORIE MIDDLETON ~ 2019 It is with heartfelt sadness and joy for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Marjorie Middleton on Friday, October 11th, 2019 at the age of 100 years. Marj would have been 101 on November 7. Marjorie was predeceased by her mother, Isabela (Atkinson) Middleton who passed away when Marjorie was 3 years old. Her little brother, Charles Edward passed away when she was 8. Her father, Edward Middleton and her sister, Agnes Alice each reached the age of 98 years. Marjorie was an extremely intelligent and caring woman. She was a registered nurse with a diploma in teaching and supervision. She worked 10 years at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Second Street SE and then 20 years for the Medicine Hat Health Unit. She was a long-time member of St. John's Presbyterian Church and held various offices in the local Women's Missionary Society. Her church family was very important to her. Through her actions and conversations she taught everyone who came in contact with her to appreciate the simple things in life. She was always keen to learn and was very up to date with current events. She was a joy to visit and spend time with. Marj had many happy friendships over the years. A number of cousins and their families she was happy to call family. They were a joy to her. The surviving cousins are, Lorna Phaff, Robert and Gail Pender, Ronald Douglas, all of Medicine Hat; Ann and John Sheer of Strathmore, AB and Judy and Michael Vincent of Canmore, AB. Grateful thanks to Tanis and Al Garden of Medicine Hat and Margot and Terry Mack of Regina, SK. Very special thanks to Steve and Debra Phaff of Irvine for their much appreciated care of her. Thank you for Valleyview Age Care for being Marj's home for the past several years. A Graveside Service will be held at HILLSIDE CEMETERY, Gershaw Drive SW & 10 Avenue SW, on Monday, October 21st, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. Anyone attending can meet at the gates of the cemetery at 12:45 p.m. and follow Saamis Memorial's car to the graveside. A reception will be held immediately following at Saamis Creekside Centre. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations in Marj's memory may be made to the St. John's Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 504 – 2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G6 or to the Medicine Hat Food Bank, 532 South Railway Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2V6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marjorie Middleton. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS 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.
1931 ~ GURNAM GILL ~ 2019 Gurnam Kaur Gill of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Chanan Gill, passed away on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Gurnam leaves to cherish her memory her children, Jazz (Rani), Kam (Reena), and Iqbal (Bhagwant) Grewal; grandchildren, Sherry (Mike), Jesse, Sunny, Tina, (Boyed), Celine, Gaga (Ritu), Sandy, and Menu; great-grandchildren, Vontae and Damon; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Gurnam was predeceased by her husband, Chanan; and parents, Arjun and Atar Dhillon. Gurnam was born and raised in India and this was where she married Chanan Gill on December 19th, 1945. In 1980, the family immigrated to Canada to be closer to their extended family. Sadly, Chanan passed away in 1999 but Gurnam continued to make Medicine Hat her home where she enjoyed the company of her family and friends. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat on Friday, October 18th, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Saturday, October 19th, 2019 at 10:00 am. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gurnam Gill. 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.
GAGNON Eleanor “Ella” Ann Gagnon passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the age of 74 years, beloved wife of the late Paul Gagnon. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Eleanor Gagnon, 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
GORDON MacDONALD April 27, 1935 ~ October 12, 2019 Mr. Gordon Robert Macdonald, beloved husband of Betty, passed away at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the age of 84 years. Along with Betty, left to cherish Gordon’s memory are their children: Donna (Greg) MacPherson, Grant (Carol) Macdonald, Scott (Lorraine Teske) Macdonald and Dorothy (Blenos Foote) Macdonald; grandchildren, Michelle (Tom), Leanne (Jason), Kimberley, Katherine, Kendra (Mitch), David, Sean (Cindy), Reanna, Kevin (Jenesia), Adam, Ashley, Skyler, Alyssa and Maddison; great-grandchildren, Evan, Jordan, Finn, Alexander, Karsyn, Zef (Bradley), Lucas, Jase, Emery, Abby, Halo, Gage, River, Willow, Patrick and Jessica; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Florence (Claire) Gard; sisters-in-law, Arlene Macdonald and Leah Macdonald as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Gordon was predeceased by his parents, David and Mary; daughter, Peggy (Gean Vanier); great-grandson, AJ as well as siblings, Marion, Norman and Stewart. Gordon enjoyed 10 pin bowling and was a life member of the Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club. He was an avid whittler who also liked to play scratch tickets and visit garage sales. Gordon loved to socialize especially get-togethers with friends and family. A Celebration of Gordon’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Helen Reid officiating. (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
PATRICIA PHILLIPS 1941 ~ 2019
It is with a heavy heart that Don announces the passing of his beloved wife, Patricia Marilynn Phillips. She passed peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the age of 77 years. Along with Don, left to cherish Patricia’s memory are her three children, Bradley (Leila), Jeffrey (Bernadette) and Donald (Laverne); three grandchildren, Kelsey Wagner, Alexander Phillips and Anthony Phillips; siblings, Lanny Rourke, Leslie Rourke and Joan Rourke as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Ben and Veronica Rourke. Pat loved travelling which was a must having married a military man. Their family made many moves throughout Don’s career and Pat’s nursing skills were a welcome addition to each community that they called home. She nursed for over 40 years before retiring to enjoy travelling the world. Along with Don, she visited numerous destinations throughout Europe and Canada and especially enjoyed each visit to Hawaii. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be dearly missed. A Celebration of Pat’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, October 18, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. with Captain Ron MacDonald officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). Those wishing to remember Pat may do so through a donation to St. Joseph’s Home Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1 or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6). Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
RATH James “Jimmie” Rath passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019, at the age of 78 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jimmie Rath 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
SEHN Garry Valentine Sehn (71) and Rita Rose Sehn (68), our beloved parents, both from Medicine Hat, passed away suddenly on October 11th, 2019. Garry and Rita were predeceased by Garry's parents, Exi & Elizabeth (Deis) Sehn and by Rita's parents, Joe & Rosa (Steckler) Tuchscherer. They were also predeceased by their cherished daughter, Stephanie Chisholm (Jerimy) as well as Rita's sister, Cathy Harty (Chris) and brother, Donald Tuchscherer (Irene). Garry and Rita are survived by their children, Shauna Moss (Dave) and Chandra Sehn (Brent Carefoot) as well as their grandchildren Carter Moss, Wil Carefoot, and Jacey Carefoot. They are also survived by Garry's siblings, Sr. Dianne Sehn, Yvonne Vickers, Lucille Slade, and Joanne (Sheldon) Marks as well as Rita's siblings, Marie Bachmeier (Ed) and Michael Tuchscherer (Joanne). Family and friends will gather for prayers in the Holy Family Parish on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be held in the Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road S.E.) on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid and Father Tomy Manjaly officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Ovarian Cancer Canada. (www.ovariancanada.org). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Garry & Rita Sehn, 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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