GLORIA HOSKINS

1976 ~ 2013
With heavy hearts the family of Gloria Mary Hoskins-La Fosse, announce her passing in Medicine Hat on Sunday, October 6, 2013, at the age of 36 years.  Gloria was born in Terrenceville, NL., and attended St. Joseph’s School through to grade 12.  Her outgoing nature, laughter and comedic outbursts were some of her more recognizable character traits.  Gloria’s devotion to her mother, siblings and especially her daughter  was a true sign of the love she shared with her family.  Her leisure time was spent dancing, listening to music and watching movies… oh how she loved her movies.  For Gloria, the birth of her daughter, Katrina, and her accomplishments were some of the proudest moments in her life.  Gloria’s memory will be forever treasured in the hearts of her daughter, Katrina La Fosse; mother, Diane Hoskins;  sister, Matilda (George) and their children, Robert, Georgie, Bernitta;  brother, Colin (Sheila) and their children, Melanie, C.J.; best friends, Ram Persaud and Michelle Lemire; her grandmother Clarke;  numerous uncle’s, aunts and cousins as well as her cats, Flank & Mysteri and dogs, Tak & Tandi.   Gloria was predeceased by her father, John Hoskins; grandfather, William Clarke and grandparents, Archibald & Rosie Hoskins.  Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting one hour prior to the celebration of Gloria’s life which will be held  at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, October 11, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., with Deacon Bill Schnitzler officiating.  (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com)  Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta  T1A 4V4  Phone 403-527-6455.