January 8, 2020

By Obituaries on January 8, 2020.

CONQUERGOOD

Eldon Delmar Conquergood passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at the age of 86 years, beloved husband of Conchita Conquergood of Bow Island. He also leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Pauline Osayande; five grandchildren, Lyn Schneider, Kyle Schneider, Nadine (Mehrdad) Osayande-Amini, Nicole (Alireza) Osayande-Sattari and Nygil Osayande; three great grandchildren, Kasra, Kiyan and Ariyana; his sister, Doreen Lee; one son-in-law, Robert Schneider and sister-in-law, Jessie Conquergood. He was predeceased by his parents, Maude and Thomas Conquergood; his wives, Violet Conquergood in 1984 and Shirley Conquergood in 2013; one daughter, Belinda Schneider (Kevin Poole); two brothers, Kenneth (Elsie) Conquergood and Keith Conquergood; his sister, Allene (Jack) Barrows, and brother-in-law, Ralph Lee. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Pleasant View Lodge, Bag 6700, Bow Island, AB T0K 0G0. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Eldon Conquergood, 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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EMIL JESSKE

1926 ~ 2019
Mr. Emil Jesske passed away peacefully at the Haven Care Centre, South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at the age of 93 years. Emil was born in Liebenthal, SK., and grew up on the family farm South of Leader. He would walk one and a half miles to school in all kinds of weather! Emil had a strong work ethic and drove horses early in the morning and late into the evening. He ranched in the Robsard District South of Maple Creek. He also helped other family members with their farm work, including his love for gardening, especially vegetables. A frugal man, he learned to fix and repair things with little to no resources – that was his way. Emil was a great story teller and enjoyed being a jokester. After retiring to Medicine Hat, he became a member of the Veiner Centre enjoying lunch and visiting several times a week. Emil was pre-deceased by his parents, Rudolf and Lydia Jesske; siblings, Adolf Jesske, Henry (Martha) Jesske, Albert (Elma) Jesske, Ida (Lewis Hoffman, Dan Pudwell) Hoffman Pudwell, Edna (Albert) Burkart, Edwin (Ruth) Jesske, Reinhold Jesske, Harvey Jesske and Raymond Jesske. He is survived by his siblings, Elma (Albert) Herrmann, Millie (Morley) Desjardine; sisters-in-law, Emma Jesske and Arlene Jesske as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be celebrated in the Weurful Auditorium at South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, January 10, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery, with lunch to follow in the Heritage Centre at South Country Village. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Emil’s name may be made directly to South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5G1. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
"Locally owned & directed"

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LORETTA JOSEPHINE SPRAGG

August 10, 1935 ~ January 3, 2020

It is with broken hearts that the family announce the passing of Loretta Josephine May Spragg at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, January 3, 2020, at the age of 84 years. Loretta is survived by her six children, Debbie Rajotte of Salmon Arm, BC., Danny Lemoel of Vancouver, BC., Laura (Bill) Seigo of Regina, SK., Kathy Pearce of Medicine Hat, AB., Larry (Tina) Spragg of Airdrie, AB. and Steven Spragg of Calgary, AB.; together with her 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren as well as her brother, Larry Wiles of Langley, BC. Loretta was predeceased by her first husband, Andy Lemoel and her second husband, Joseph Spragg; father, Charles Wiles as well as her mother, May Hettervig whom Loretta lovingly cared for during May’s battle with dementia. Loretta was born and raised in British Columbia and although she came to reside in Medicine Hat in 1978, a huge part of her heart remained in BC. Her faith was a very important part of her life as an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Loretta formed close bonds with her friends. She was a hard working woman in her everyday life as well as in her faith. Loretta loved to cook, visit with friends and was a great support to those in need. She had a way of telling a great story and could make everyone laugh. Inspite of her battle with dementia, that ability to laugh and smile never left her. She really was loved by all. During the last few years of Loretta’s life, she depended more on her extended family in the Assisted Living and Extended Care. Loretta was always grateful, gracious and thankful for the kindness and care she received. The family would like to thank all who were involved in Loretta’s care; you know who you are! Remember to Live, Love and Laugh. A Come & Go Tea Celebration of Loretta’s Life will be held at Masterpiece Southlands Meadows, 4401 Southlands Drive S.E., Medicine Hat, on Saturday, January 18, 2020, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Level One. The family will honour Loretta’s life with a private service at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Loretta’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimers Society of Alberta, #210, 770 – 6 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 4J6. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
"Locally owned & direceted"

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SUTTON

Jo-Anne Sutton (nee Shaw), born September 27, 1953 passed away quietly on December 18, 2019. Jo-Anne is at peace, shaded by the protective boughs of the big tree – our family meeting place in the here after; welcomed by loved ones who've passed away: her mother, Noreen Shaw (nee Dudgeon), her father, Jack Shaw, and her husband, William Sutton.
Remembering her zest, laughter, humour, and tenacity brings comfort to friends and family. Jo-Anne's brothers Kerry Shaw, Bryan Shaw, and Kelly Shaw (Lori) along with her daughter Dara Sutton, grandchildren Damon Sutton & Jaden Anthony, nephew Chris Shaw, niece Karmen Shaw, great nieces Mackenzie Shaw & Brooke Shaw, great nephew Hunter Shaw, a large extended family, and treasured friends celebrate her life.
Jo-Anne had a love for corny jokes and travelling the open road; driving was a passion and source of great pride for her. First People’s spirituality, wisdom, and teachings were sacred to her and she did her best to live in a good way. An informal gathering to release her ashes will occur sometime in the warmer months of 2020. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jo-Anne Sutton, 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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