December 8, 2020

By Obituaries on December 8, 2020.

FRANK TARNOCZI

1931 ~ 2020

Mr. Frank Tarnoczi passed on to his eternal home with his beloved wife, Katie holding his hand, at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the age of 89 years. Frank dedicated his life to serving the community and his Catholic faith working in various capacities within the church. At an early age he had a calling to serve as a priest and following 16 years of ministry, he left the priesthood and married Katherine Pederson. Frank held various positions including working as an accountant at Crane MacAvity Foundry, director of United Way, introduced Habitat for Humanity in Medicine Hat, was an election officer for Elections Canada and worked at the casino. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and caring wife, Katherine; six step-children, Dwain (Terry) Pederson, Russell (Penny) Pederson, Melvin Pederson, Norma Pederson, Anita (Dennis) Sedor, and Mark (Sunde) Pederson; step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Due to Covid-19, the Memorial Service will be celebrated privately by the immediate family. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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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JAMES PUDWELL

March 15, 1931 ~ December 2, 2020

With heavy hearts, the family of Mr. James (Jim) Pudwell, beloved husband of late Rose Pudwell, announce his passing at Masterpiece Southlands in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Jim was born in Medicine Hat and raised on the family farm at Hilda, the youngest of a large family. When he was 10 years old his family moved to Medicine Hat. On May 12, 1951. Jim married Rose Immel and they began their family. Jim and Rose lived in Calgary, as well as in Oregon, before moving back to Medicine Hat, where he established a successful plumbing and heating company. Jim was a devoted father and provider to his seven children and enjoyed camping with many of them, even building a cabin and a pontoon on Lake Newell. Jim was very proud to have helped establish Golden Sheaf Park at Rattlesnake, where they enjoyed 30 years of camping on their lot beside their long-time friends, Frank and Rose Lanz. Jim and Rose belonged to many clubs and enjoyed dancing every chance they got. After retiring Jim enjoyed playing pool at the Veiner Centre. Jim and Rose were fortunate to travel to many destinations around the world. He spent his last few years at Masterpiece Southlands where he enjoyed joking with the many staff members. Jim’s memory will be lovingly treasured in the hearts of his children, Alexis (Don) Anderson, Adrienne (Randy) Fischer, Prudence (Ken) Chambers, Orr (Donna) Pudwell, Clyde (Mata) Pudwell, Gaye (Garth) Russill, Deye (Len) Dirk; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Kyle, Stuart, Alissa, James, Joel, Jenny-Rose, Nicole, Kelli, Alex, Abby and Braydon. He was predeceased by his wife, Rose; son-in-law, Kelly Benson; parents, Frederick and Annie Pudwell; siblings, John, Jack, Jean, Alec, Asher, Isadore, Elsie, and Evelyn. A private family celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., on Tuesday December 8, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. with grandson, Kyle Jacober officiating. Due to Covid-19 gathering restrictions, the Funeral Service will be live-streamed on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, beginning at 11:00 a.m. (MST). To experience the service, please visit our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com and click the View Broadcast button on the homepage. Private interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Jim’s name can be made directly to Alzheimer Society, #201, 770 – 6 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta. 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 & directed"

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KEITH COCKERILL

July 20, 1939 ~ December 3, 2020

Keith Campbell Cockerill born on July 20, 1939, beloved husband of 60 years and soul mate of Vina Frances Cockerill (nee Crudden) passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the age of 81 years.
Along with his wife, Vina, Keith will be fondly remembered by his three surviving children, Kerry, Bonnie (David), Shawn (Nola) and he will be reunited with his youngest son, Shane; four grandchildren, Darnell, Miranda, Gage and Brody; five great-grandchildren, Hunter, Mikayla, Dryden, Ivy and Dexia; brother-in-law, Garry Crudden as well as his nephew, Dustin. Keith was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Nora Cockerill; youngest son, Shane; seven brothers and two sisters.
Keith held many jobs in his busy life, from working underground in the northern community of Lynn Lake, working as a mechanic and welder, and building homes to being a surface foreman in the gold mine in the northern community of Puffy Lake, Manitoba. Keith also owned his own welding business, “K.C.’s Welding”. Many of the jobs were in the north where both Keith and Vina loved living and raising their children. He was very particular in all of the things that he did, particularly in his crafts, which kept him busy in his retirement years. Keith’s favourite craft was a “Cross in my Pocket” which he lovingly made and distributed freely at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church. He received many orders from families, who wanted to give them as gifts to their family members.
Keith loved to whittle and following in his father, Charles’ “Blue” footsteps, he whittled a wooden three foot chain, in which the links were unbroken. At the end of each chain there was a birdcage which had four corner posts and a small ball inside that was free rolling. He made one for each of his four children which to date they fondly treasure. Keith won first prize with this chain at the Medicine Hat Stampede along with prizes for his entries in wood burning, particularly the one on a stock of a black powder rifle which he put together from a kit.

Wooden Chain

His Christian values were above reproach and he was very active in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, an usher during Mass and held memberships in other clubs within the Church.

OUR FAMILY CHAIN
We knew little that morning, that God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly, in death we’ll do the same,
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You leave us peaceful memories, your love will be our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain has broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

The private family Funeral Service will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. with Deacon Terry Olson officiating. Due to Covid-19 gathering restrictions, the Funeral Service will be live-streamed on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, beginning at 2:00 p.m. (MST). To experience the service, please visit our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com and click the View Broadcast Button on the homepage. (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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SCHOCK

Robert “Bob” Schock long-time resident of Medicine Hat, AB passed away at St. Joseph Hospital, Gravelbourg, SK on December 2, 2020, at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his wife Connie (nee Kohl) Schock; son Robert Schock (Bridget Lambert), grandchildren Charleah, Briella, Huxley and Brinley. A family funeral service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Piche Hawkins Grondin Funeral Chapels, Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan.

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