October 9, 2025

By Obituaries on October 9, 2025.

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GLADYS STROMSMOE

GLADYS LORINE STROMSMOE passed away at St. Therese Villa, Lethbridge, AB on Monday, October 6, 2025 at the age of 94 years.
A family Graveside Service will be held at the ETZIKOM CEMETERY on Saturday October 18, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at the ETZIKOM COMMUNITY HALL, Etzikom, AB, on Saturday October 18, 2025 at 2:00 P.M., with a luncheon to follow.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

MARY BRAUN

MARY BRAUN 1932 ~ 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Braun, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mary passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and devotion that will forever be cherished by all who knew her.
Mary is lovingly survived by her husband of 75 years, Peter Braun; their daughter, Dixie Lynn Hill and her husband Lyle; granddaughter, Jessie Haig and her husband Rob and great-grandchildren, Kord and Shylo Dallas.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Pamela and her grandson, Dallas Hillman, whom she missed deeply.
Mary had a heart of gold and a love for her family that was undeniable. Her greatest joy was the life she shared with Peter their bond was truly extraordinary. There was no truer love than theirs; they were not only partners in life but best friends through every season.
She devoted her life to caring for others and creating a warm, welcoming home filled with laughter, comfort and unconditional love. Her strength and gentle spirit touched the lives of everyone around her and her memory will continue to inspire her family for generations to come.
Celebration of Life Cook Southland Funeral Chapel 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta Saturday, October 11, 2025 ~ 2:00 p.m. Officiating ~ Pastor Murray Jaster Livestreaming ~ http://www.cooksouthland.com (Viewbroadcast) Interment ~ Hillside Cemetery Reception ~ Cook Southland Reception Facility (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”

RITA ARKELL

1953 ~ RITA ARKELL ~ 2025 Rita Arkell of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 72 years. Rita leaves to cherish her memory her children, Bradley (Becky) Thompson and Dawn (Terry) Brill; grandchildren, Braydon (Skyler), Brody, KaSandra, and Chase; great grandchild, Autumn; sister, Eldean Parnell; and sister-in-law, Linda Caswell, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Rita was predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Pearl Caswell; brother, Larry Caswell; and sister, Patricia Mast. A public Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery, 1280,10th Ave. SW, Medicine Hat, AB on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rita Arkell. 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.

ROSINA QUONG

ROSINA QUONG 1943 ~ 2025 Rosina Kuen Kow Quong, beloved wife of the late Ton Leung “Andy” Quong, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 82 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Peter Quong of Medicine Hat and Bobby Quong of Calgary; her sister, Kam Seto of Medicine Hat; her two brothers, Quong (Jane) Fong and Shon (Feng-Zhen) Fong both of New Zealand; her two brothers-in-law, Ton Jung “John” Quong and Ton Long “Allan”(Mary) Quong and her sister-in-law, Yan Yan Quong all of Edmonton; her goddaughter, Sandy Seto of Vancouver, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, Hong Kong and New Zealand. She was predeceased by her husband, Ton Leung “Andy” Quong and her parents Ah Gorn and Shew Jung Fong. The Quong family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and ICU department for their care provided to Rosina. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Rosina may do so with flowers or with a donation to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada (https://crohnsandcolitis.ca/). To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

DOUG BOOTH

DOUG BOOTH 1935 ~ 2025 Family and friends announce that Douglas Owen Booth of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the age of 89 years. Interment has taken place. The full obituary may be viewed at PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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