December 19, 2019
By Obituaries on December 19, 2019.
1932 ~ BILL SMITH ~ 2019 William “Bill” Walker Smith of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Mary Smith, passed away on Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Bill leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Bill (Tena) Smith of Medicine Hat and Scott (Lynette) Smith of Strathmore; two daughters, Carol Smith (Robert) of Calgary and Linda Smith (Mike) of Medicine Hat; nine grandchildren, Steven, Katie-Lynn, Keltie (Brandon), Hailey, Sierra, Kellan, Keagan, Duncan (Jen) and Mackenzie (Alec); four great grandchildren, Elias, Chloe, Georgia and Michaela; one brother, George (Chrissy) Smith of Scotland; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Mary; and his parents, George and Mary Smith. Bill was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland where he met and married his loving wife of 58 years, Mary. In October 1966, Bill, Mary and family immigrated to Medicine Hat, where he became active in the Scottish Community. Bill loved Scottish Country Dancing and was granted Honorary Lifetime Membership in the Royal Scottish Country Dance Association. He spent many happy hours at Ceilidhs and workshops with family and friends enjoying the skill of the bagpipes. He worked as a carpenter for the Medicine Hat School District #76 for over 25 years, where he made many lifetime friends. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather whose greatest joy was visiting with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be held in ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 504 – 2nd Street SE, on Saturday, December 21st, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Jeff Lackie and Reverend Diane Beach co-officiating. A private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Bill’s memory may be made to the Medicine Hat SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bill Smith. 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.
BENNING Edward “Ed” Peter Benning passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the age of 79 years, beloved husband of Joan of Medicine Hat. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid officiating. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: edinmemorium@gmail.com.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
GEORGE THACKER 1920 ~ 2019
It is with heavy hearts that the family of George Thacker, beloved husband of Florence Thacker, announces his passing at the Bow Island Health Centre, on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at the age of 99 years. A Celebration of George’s Life will be held on January 18, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in the Burdett Community Hall. (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
KAM OY WONG 1924 ~ 2019
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of their dear mother, Kam Oy Wong, at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, Medicine Hat, AB., on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the age of 95 years. She is predeceased by her husband, Lucky (Quong Sing) Wong; her daughter, Trevina and her son, Henry Jay. 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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