October 31, 2025

By Obituaries on October 31, 2025.

JAMES EDWARD (JIM) TROTMAN

JAMES EDWARD (JIM) TROTMAN With sadness, James Edward (Jim) Trotman’s family announces his passing on Oct 27 2025 at 96 years of age at his home in Calgary. He is missed by his wife Margaret (nee Perry), his children Jody (James Rolfe) and Jill Newman, grandchildren Joel (Alanna) and Jennifer (Sebastien) and great grandsons Everett and Logan Bergeron. He was predeceased by his parents James and Esther, sister Gertrude (Kenneth) Sangster and son-in-law Jerry Newman. Service to be held at Scarboro United Church on Nov 1, 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

ELLA VAN MAARION

~ ELLA VAN MAARION ~ A celebration of Ella’s life was held at Cook’s Funeral Chapel this past Friday. Craig and Todd spoke of how much their extraordinary mother’s smile and laughter will be deeply missed.

We’ve lost someone so close so wonderful and dear We think about your special ways and wish that you were here.
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
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”

JOANNE KRUTZLER

~ JOANNE KRUTZLER ~ It’s been one week since family and friends gathered to celebrate Joanne’s life. With prairie dust in her veins, she will be remembered for her love of the open land as well as the animals and people she shared it with.
Where greener pastures grow, And streams dance as they flow, My home for eternity, It’s not the end of the trail for me. Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
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”

TERRI KUSIAK

~ TERRI KUSIAK ~ Words from the heart as shared by Sasha, along with a loving reflection through pictures and song, ensured all gathered at Cook Southland left with a “forever memory” of this much loved lady.

Sweet Jesus, take this message, To our dear Mother up above; Tell her how we miss her, And give her all our love.
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
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”

BERNHARD HEIZELMAN

BERNHARD HEIZELMAN 1929 ~ 2025 Bernhard “Ben” Heizelman, beloved husband of Evelyn Heizelman of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the age of 96 years. The celebration of Ben’s life will take place in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Pat Grisonich officiating. Friends and family who wish to pay their respects may do so one hour prior to the service. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Ben’s obituary page on our website, for the link. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. 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

DALE DOLA

DALE DOLA 1954 ~ 2025 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dale Larry Dola announce his sudden passing on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the age of 70 years. Dale’s memory will be cherished by his children: Erin Harward, Jason (Cortney) Dola, and Christine (Nelson) Burbidge; the mother of his children, Marcella Dola; and his beloved grandchildren Payton and Brant Dola, Henry Harward, and Annie and Ethan Burbidge. He is predeceased by his parents, Henry and Rose Dola, and survived by his siblings: Darrel (Terry) Dola, Shannon (Bill †2025) Yeast, and Renee (Jim) Seitz, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The celebration of Dale’s life with take place in the Cypress Centre, 2055 21 Ave SE, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend officiating. In lieu of flowers those who wish to remember Dale may do so to Make-A-Wish Canada, Southern Alberta (2308 24 St SW Suite 4, Calgary, AB T2T 5H8). To leave a message of condolence and view the full obituary, you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

LARRY BRUNET

LARRY BRUNET Mr. Larry Brunet passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the age of 72 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Larry Burnett. Funeral arrangements are intrusted 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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