Obituary - Anthony-Tony Unser

Mr. Anthony 'Tony' Unser formerly of Bow Island, beloved husband of Heike Unser, passed away in Medicine Hat on Monday, April 24, 2006 at the age of 61 years. Tony will be cherished in the hearts of his family including his loving wife, Heike after 41 years of marriage; his sons, Michael (Veronica), Mark, Stephen (Margaret) and Cameron (Shannon); eight grandchildren, Joanna, Matthew, Sarah, Adonis Jeffrey (AJ), Gabrielle, Lauren, Jorja and Samuel. Tony would want to acknowledge that AJ blessed him on life's journey with the support and love of an honourary son. He will also be missed by his siblings, Shirley (Ernie) Hollingsworth, Marj (Cliff) Landsiedel, Jerome (Heather) Unser and Leona Unser. Tony owned and operated the Bow Island House of Flowers for 37 years. Despite his many physical challenges, Tony carried himself with dignity and extended love and affection to his wife, family and community. Since his retirement and relocation to Medicine Hat, Tony spent his time with his children and grandchildren, his renewed love of painting and his T.V. remote control. In preparation for Tony's ascension into God's presence, Prayers will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1 Street East, Bow Island on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Bow Island on Friday, April 28, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Father Joe Kalathilparambil celebrant. Private Interment will follow in the Bow Island Cemetery at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Tony's honour may be made directly to the Bow Island Health Centre, P.O. Bag 3990 (938 Center Street) Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.