November 7, 2025

By Obituaries on November 7, 2025.

STEELDANNYLAWRENCESTEELOFBROOKS

STEEL Danny Lawrence Steel of Brooks, Alberta passed away in Brooks on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at the age of 66 years. Danny was born in Claresholm, Alberta on May 10th, 1959, son of John Lewis and Younne Horner. He spent his youth in Claresholm and graduated from Willow Creek Composite High School. Danny married Kathleen King on November 21st, 1992, in Blairmore, Alberta. He worked for the Claresholm Hospital and Claresholm Care Centre, as well as the Brooks Health Centre, Grasslands Public School and, most recently, as an Appliance Technician for Tred Appliance in Brooks. Danny enjoyed photography, camping, hiking and video games and will be fondly remembered by his family and friends for his sense of humour, laugh and loyalty to important people in his life. He was predeceased by his father John Lewis Steel. Danny is survived by his mother Yvonne Backstrum; sister Donna Jonns (?); brothers, Douglas Perret and Robert Dean Steel; separated spouse Kathleen Steel and daughters Anna Marie and Elizabeth. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 8th at 2:00 PM from Smith Memorial Chapel. Pastor Dean Steel officiating. In memory of Danny, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Brooks Alliance Church, 304 Cassils Road East, Brooks, Alberta T1R 1B8.
Cremation entrusted to and conducted at Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks Funeral arrangements entrusted to: SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. AND CREMATORIUM BROOKS, ALBERTA Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.sfh.ca Telephone 403-362-4636 or Toll Free 866-362-4652 “Our Families Serving Your Family Since 1951”

KIM MARCHAND

KIM MARCHAND 1957 ~ 2025 It is with broken hearts that the family of Wendy Kim Marchand announce her peaceful passing while in their loving and comforting presence at Masterpiece Southland Meadows in Medicine Hat on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 68 years. A private celebration of Kim’s life will be held. Memorial donations in Kim’s name may be made to CORE, 412 – 3 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0H1 or to Medicine Hat Special Olympics, 3 – 12122 – 68 Street N.W., Edmonton, Alberta, T5B 1R1. (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”

IVAN GOMKE

IVAN GOMKE April 14, 1955 ~ October 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our father, brother, uncle and dear friend, Ivan Grant Gomke. He passed away at his home in Medicine Hat on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the age of 70 years.
Ivan was one of the toughest people we have ever known. He worked hard, loved hard, fought hard and inspired all of us with his determination and grit. He had a great sense of humour and a strong sense of loyalty. He spent his life providing, showing up for the people he loved and being a devoted dad and a loyal friend.
Ivan leaves behind his treasured cat, Willy; daughter, Krista (Bob) and grand-dog Winston; good friends, Connie and Don; “nephew”, Chance (Kacey); “favourite mother-in-law”, Pat; and friend, Don K. He is also survived by his brother, Terry (Linda); niece, Julie and nephews, Matthew (and children), Kyle (Lia) and Jordan; brother-in-law, Murray; niece, Kelsi (Ray) and nephews, Tristan and Travis (Kimmie) and baby; sister-in-law, Mary; nieces, Nicole (and children) and Michelle (David) as well as friends, Murray, Carrie and “niece” Laci (Devon).
He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Margaret; brother, Reg; sister, Karen and father-in-law, Shorty.
Ivan was born in Brooks, Alberta to William and Margaret Gomke of Duchess where he grew up with his siblings Terry, Reg and Karen. He lived in Duchess, Cassils and eventually Medicine Hat where he could be closer to his daughter and his friends.
Ivan spent his career as a Journeyman Parts Technician. He began at Centennial Garage in Duchess and later moved to Martin Chrysler in Brooks, followed by Pan Canadian. There was some time when he also worked on small engines in a bay at a friend’s shop in Duchess after work, which he also enjoyed. After relocating to Medicine Hat, he worked at Pamco/Enerflex as lead partsman and later a manager. He then worked for Gasfield/Sage and finally PowerServe both positions where he served as the only/lead parts technician.
In his younger years, Ivan curled and golfed in Duchess, hobbies he proudly shared with his daughter. He loved camping, another passion shared with his daughter and friends. Ivan also liked going to the shooting range, playing crib and sharing a few beers with friends. He tinkered constantly in his garage/workshop in Cassils (which was probably his favourite of his homes); fixing small engines, woodworking or finding solutions to anything that needed repair. He was handy and resourceful, always able to figure out “how to make it work.”
Ivan retired in 2015 after a stroke left him unable to continue working. Despite losing the use of his right side and becoming largely wheelchair-dependent, his independence never wavered. He lived on his own with his beloved cat Willy, needing only minor help from his daughter, close friends and family. He continued tinkering in his workroom, maintaining his yard and taking care of some gardening. Ivan especially cherished his weekly visits with his friend, Don K, to watch Oak Island, but he treasured every visit from family and friends.
Ivan was determined to remain self-sufficient. He attended the Living Fit program at the Downtown YMCA twice a week and in 2022, he proudly walked his daughter down the aisle. Ivan will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not for long and not with your head bowed low,
Remember the love that we once shared, miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take and each must go alone,
It’s all part of the master plan, a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know,
Laugh at all the things we used to do, miss me, but let me go.

Honouring Ivan’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal funeral service. A celebration of life will be held in Medicine Hat in the late spring, once we can comfortably gather outside, where Ivan was happiest, to share stories and memories.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/donations or to Medicine Hat SPCA: https://medhatspca.ca/donations/ (where Ivan’s beloved cat, Willy, was adopted from).
(Condolences may be shared by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com). Honoured to serve the family is

LARRY BRUNET

LARRY BRUNET 1952 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Larry Arthur Brunet on Tuesday October 28, 2025, at the age of 72 years. He is survived by sister, Brenda Davis (Cole); brother, Glenn Brunet (Margaret); nephews, Damyan Davis (Julie), Channing Davis (Janene), Nathan Davis (Nichole); nieces, Marissa Brunet (Stephen Cash), Lauren Brunet (Matthew Kryska); great nieces and nephews, Peyton, Cruz, Maxx, Nixon, Nash, Hunter, Haris, Owen and Chloe; and many dear friends and extended family. Larry was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Mary Brunet and best friend and companion, Shirley Thickson-Burgess. Larry was born in Medicine Hat, AB and was educated and lived here for much of his life except the three years that he did his walkabout around the world. He was an avid participant in sports at school, especially volleyball, basketball, and soccer. In his later years Larry enjoyed getting out to watch the nephews, nieces, great-nieces, and great-nephews participate in sports. Larry was a lifelong learner and could share interesting facts on many subjects. He was an early adopter of computers and became everyone’s go-to-guy for computer problems and he repaired computers for many others. He enjoyed being in the outdoors with long walks in the city and hikes in Elkwater. In recent years, he enjoyed travelling to Puerto Vallarta and Florida with Shirley. He made friends everywhere he went and was always there to help as needed. Larry had several jobs over his working career, but the job he had at Golden Sheaf Park was the one he enjoyed the most and where he met Shirley. A Celebration of Larry’s life will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, on Monday, November 10, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. A private interment will be held at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent to condolences@Saamis.com subject heading Larry Brunet. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

WADE BERTRAM

WADE BERTRAM 1960 ~ 2025 Wade Kenneth Bertram, beloved husband of Laurie Bertram of Piapot, SK, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 65 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. 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

VIOLET SCHLENKER

VIOLET SCHLENKER 1929 ~ 2025 Violet “Vi” Bernice Schlenker of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Vernon Schlenker, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the age of 96 years. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Stan (Pauline) Schlenker and Leroy Schlenker (Jane Reggin); four grandchildren, Tammy (Harry) Fornefett, Shaun Sultz, Tara Ricci and Troy Schlenker; seven great grandchildren, Krysa, Anyssa, Logan, Cole, Ashlynn, Cayden and Jaslynn; four sisters, Florence Ehert-Severin, Shirley Winkler, Valana Ashlie, and Gladys Kern as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Vernon Schlenker; her parents, Christina and Gotthilf Kern; her daughter, Bernice Dorsch; her grandson, Kevin Schlenker and her sister, Alice (Harold) Walker. Violet was born in Medicine Hat on May 20, 1929. She grew up on the family farm west of Hilda. Violet married Vernon on June 17, 1949, and together they farmed the Schlenker farm west of Hilda until they retired to Medicine Hat in 1974. Following her husbands passing, Violet remained in her home and was an avid gardener. She enjoyed bowling and dancing, and she was still able to dance at Chinook Village last Christmas. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE, on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Derek Letwinetz officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so one hour prior to the service. 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

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