March 12, 2020

By Obituaries on March 12, 2020.

HOLIZKI, Zachary

On Tuesday March 3, 2020, Zachary Holizki passed away peacefully at home in Calgary at the age of 90 years. Zack was born on July 4, 1929 to Zackary and Mary Holizki. Zack will be lovingly remembered by his children, Karen (Dan); Barry (Maria); Lorene (Michael); John (Carol) and Families. He was proud of his grandchildren, Heather (Lance; great-granddaughter Mackenzie); John David (Sara); and Tara, Connor, Aeron, and Jesse; Sara (Todd and great- granddaughters Addyson, Brynn); and Jared (Trisha). Zack was predeceased by his wife Helen (Dennehy); granddaughter Kalei; and his brothers Joe, Frank, and George, and sisters Rose, Carol, Madeline, and Eva. The Funeral Service will be held at St Peters Roman Catholic Church; 541 Silvergrove Dr NW, Calgary on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Interment of Zachary’s urn will take place at a later date. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting http://www.edenbrookcemetery.ca.

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LODON, DIANA FAY (nee MARKIN)

January 7, 1947 – March 3, 2020
In all the tears that fall for Diana, lie reflections of her kindness, her inner beauty, and her unfailing grace. Throughout the arc of her life, as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, cousin, and friend, she shared her generous heart with all. Diana was magnetic to children, and they gravitated to her orbit like planets circling the sun. She provided a sense of family to young people far from home; she was quick to recognize the faces of strangers as kin. Diana was a sensitive soul who reached out naturally with tenderness and compassion to alleviate the suffering of others. She will continue to inspire us who knew her to enter each day with an open, welcoming heart. Diana leaves to cherish in her memory her dear husband Norman, her sons Rodney (Laura) and Darren (Victoria), her brothers Allan Markin (Patricia), and Jerry Markin, and sister Kathryn MacPhail (Keith) as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Florence and Andrew Markin, Norman's parents Micheal and Margaret Lodon and many aunts and uncles who held a special place in her heart. Born in Calgary Alberta, as a child, Diana was an avid dancer, and baton twirler. Although tap dancing was her favourite, at family gatherings she was often asked to perform her Russian Cossack dance, to the amazement of all who watched. As a high school cheerleader, she caught the eye of a handsome football player from a rival high school team. In their own version of Westside Story, Diana and Norm fell in love and married in 1966. The boys were born soon after and the family relocated to 'The Hat'. While raising their young family, Diana began her journey in Early Childhood Education. She later acquired Doolittle's Daycare which provided a great service to Medicine Hat Hospital staff and their children. Her love and devotion to children was one of her greatest passions. She was also fond of reading, gardening, curling, bowling, puzzles and watching hockey. Diana and Norm opened their hearts and their home to the many Medicine Hat Tiger players they billeted for over twelve years. Diana attacked life with boundless energy and her take charge attitude will be dearly missed. She was strong willed and determined, which was very evident as she met her final days. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of 4 West, Dr.Durand, Dr. Duke and the Pure North S'Energy Foundation. A celebration of Diana's life will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com or by email to pattfh@telusplanet.net. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Arthritis Society of Alberta.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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MARY REBECCA McNEIL WANNER

101 years 1918 ~ 2020
On March 9, Mary Rebecca McNeil Wanner a gentle, generous, kind and grand woman, formerly of Weyburn passed away at the age of 101 years in Medicine Hat Alberta. Mary was predeceased by, her loving husband of 53 years, Kasper Adam Wanner, brother Malcolm McNeil, and parents James and Ethel McNeil. She was the last surviving member of her ‘Wanner’ generation. Mary leaves to mourn a large extended family including; sons James (Jim) and Rita (Johnson) Wanner of Weyburn and Robert (Bob) and Joan (Emard) Wanner of Medicine Hat; grandchildren Shauna (Vincent) Crowley, Stephanie (Trent Bjorndahl) Wanner, Robyn (Shawn Lewis) Wanner and Nicoelle (Tyler Wiens) Wanner, Robert (Christine Tricky) Wanner and Denean Wanner; her sister-in-law Janet McNeil; 12 great grandchildren Maiah, Cian, Nathan, Ella, Joshua, Xavier, Zachary, Amelia, Marinn, Gibson, Mira and Mathew; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral dates in Medicine Hat and internment in Weyburn will be announced at a later date. Memorial gifts in Mary’s memory may be made to AJ Loan Cupboard or to Canadians Reaching Out to the World’s Children Foundation (CARO) or to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada (JDRF). Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mary Wanner. 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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SEIFERT, Warren

Warren Heinz Seifert passed away peacefully in Regina, SK on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the age of 76 years. Born in Regina, SK on June 16, 1943, he was the oldest child of Heinz and Gien Seifert. He married Linda Wenaas, daughter of George and Esther Wenaas December 30, 1960. They took up residence in Consul and he went to work with his Dad at Consul Service Station. He took mechanic training in Regina and continued to work at Consul Service Station for his Dad until 1976 when Warren and partners bought the company and operated the GM Dealership and Farm Machinery Dealership until the mid eighties. Warren went into cabinet building and construction after the garage was closed. He taught mechanics and woodworking at Consul School for almost 30 years and loved every class he had. Teaching shop class was his favorite place to be. He was passionate about the community that he lived in and was involved with the village maintenance most of his adult life. Warren had a passion for going to Mexico with a team to build houses for the less fortunate. He made the trip 14 times and took family members on many trips to share the experience. He was extremely proud of all of his children and their accomplishments. He was predeceased by his parents Heinz and Gien Seifert and two nephews Cody and Troy Zentner. Warren will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Linda; three children Mitchell (Kendra) Seifert, Geano (Shelley) Seifert and Nicole (Eian) McNaughton; as well as his grandchildren Kelsi (Adam), Colton and Travis Seifert, Tenille (Brad) Harris and Alexander, Nolan and Bailee McNaughton and great grandchildren Ayden Ladouceur, Sammie Seifert, Summer, Noah and Finley Harris. He also leaves behind his two sisters Bonnie (Chip) Crocker and Darlene (Gary) Zentner and many nieces and nephews and their families. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held in Consul at the Community Hall on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Dave Manley Officiating. Lunch to follow. Memorial donations in Warrenís memory may be made to Friends of Cypress Lake, Box 173, Consul SK, S0N 0P0. Family and friends are invited to sign the online obituary and tributes page at http://www.reginafuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery (306)-789-8850.

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