January 24, 2020

By Obituaries on January 24, 2020.

1933 – TESSMAN – 2020

Arthur Edmund Tessman passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the age of 86 years, beloved husband of the late Alma Tessman. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Arthur Tessman, 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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1936 ~ Lillian French ~ 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Lillian ‘Joyce’ French announce her sudden passing on January 16th, 2020. Joyce was born on February 9th, 1936 to the late William and Patricia Helement in St. Jean, Quebec. Sister to the late Teddy and Danny Helement, Joyce grew up in Montreal and it was here she met the love of her life, Alvin, while he was on leave from the Royal Canadian Navy. They were married for 62 years, moving from post to post during Alvin’s Navy career, finally settling in Redcliff, Alberta in 1987. Sadly, Alvin passed in August 2018. Joyce is survived by her children, Judy (Brian) Donovan, Fay (Paul) Chapman, Lorraine Docken, Debbie (Marshall) Astika and daughter in law, Donna Cullins. She had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly as they loved her. She was pre- deceased by her beloved son, Darryl, in January of 2018, and after losing him her heart was never quite the same. Joyce’s greatest joy was having family come visit, cooking for them and simply enjoying their company. She was generous, funny, sharp witted and didn’t hold back on telling somebody “what was what”. She loved to laugh, enjoyed her programs on TV and found great joy in colouring on her I-Pad. As per her wishes, there will not be a service. Instead the family has chosen to have the interment and private celebration of life in the spring of 2020. She was our mother, our grandmother, our friend and our lives won’t be the same without her. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Joyce French. 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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1946 ~ NANCY SLAUGHTER ~ 2020
Nancy Gaye Slaughter of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late John “Tex” Slaughter, passed away on Monday, January 20th, 2020 at the age of 73 years. Nancy leaves to cherish her memory three children, Barb (Keith) Hoffart, Curtis (Allyson) Doell and Alison (Jeremy) Akins, and their special big brother, Darren Cliffe; nine grandchildren, Jessie, Jenna, Keeley, Grayce, Seth, Hailey, Brooks, Sloan and Asher; two sisters, Leslye and Belinda; brother-in-law, Phillip; and three sisters-in-law, Maggie, Dawn and Ruth. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Wallace and Lillian Atkinson. Honouring Nancy’s wishes, no formal funeral services will be held. Memorial gifts in Nancy’s memory may be made to The Lung Association Alberta/NWT Division, P.O. Box 4700 Station South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 9Z9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Nancy Slaughter. 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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1948 – Ron Eresman – 2020

Ronald “Ron” John Eresman passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at the age of 71 years, beloved husband of Gladys Eresman of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory their children Theresa (Bruce) Tonin, Sheila (Stephen) Henchel, and Kevin Eresman (Racheal Gladu); eight grandchildren, Brayden (Samantha), Austin, Daylan, Cody (Erica and their daughter Kiera), Courtlyn, Gage, Thailan, and Audrina (and her mother Jenna Strandquist); his brothers, Valentine (Pauline), Casper (Arlene), Matt (Connie), Stanley (Charlotte), Tony (Charlotte); one sister Gladys (Leo) Schneider; Gladys’ family: Marie (Marvin) Lattery, Jackie Patzer (Bob Transtrom) and Sherry (Brock) Quast; numerous nieces and nephews, and Ron’s “work wife” M.J. Macquarrie. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth Eresman; one grandson Krue; three sisters, Caroline (John), Rose (Ralph) and Clara (Art). The funeral service will be held at Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation (specify funds to be allocated to the Dialysis Unit); cheques made payable to MH&D Health Foundation 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 or online at http://www.InYour Community.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ron Eresman, 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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DR. DAVID MARSH

1949 – 2020
It is with heavy hearts the family announces the sudden passing of Dr. David Glenn Marsh, on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the age of 70 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Shelly; son, Dylan (Lynzee) and daughter, Amber (Kelton). Dave was a great man who will be missed terribly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The family would like to invite all who knew Dave, to join them in celebrating his life at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. (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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