December 2, 2025

By Obituaries on December 2, 2025.

RAYMOND LAMBERT

RAYMOND LAMBERT 1931 ~ 2025 The family of Raymond Lambert announce the passing of their beloved husband, father and grandfather. He passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the age of 94 years. Raymond is survived by his wife, Therese; children, Lana, Phelan, Patrick, Byron (Laurelin) and Shane (Ellen) as well as nine grandchildren. Vigil Prayers will be recited at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Ave N.E., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience his celebration may visit the Cook Southland Funeral Chapel website and select the View Broadcast button on the homepage at service time. (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”

DWAYNE DANIEL WIGEMYR

DWAYNE DANIEL WIGEMYR Dwayne Daniel Wigemyr, age 63, of Medicine Hat, passed away on November 24, 2025, and went to be with his Lord and Savior.
Dwayne will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Jeanette Wigemyr; his son Ty Wigemyr (Kelsy); and his cherished grandson, Tor. He is also survived by his parents, Ivan and Marlene Wigemyr; and his siblings Lynette (Ken) Brodoway, Dwight (Becky) Wigemyr, and Jeannie Wigemyr.
Dwayne will be remembered for his love for his family and the faith that guided his life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 6th at 11:00 a.m. at Chinook Village, Terrace Room.

KATHY DESJARLAIS

KATHY DESJARLAIS Kathy Desjarlais of Medicine Hat, passed away on November 26, 2025, at the age of 78 years. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia (Rick) Droeske, Denise (Matt) Desjarlais, and Carrie (Francis) Klaiber; grandchildren, Trevor, Brandon, Dustin, Damian, Darian, Kobrin, and Ariel; brother, Balzer; and sisters, Ann and Pauline. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Margaret; daughter, Sherry; brothers, Lou, Gary, and Peter; and sister, Theresa.
Katherine was born on December 7, 1946, in Leader, SK. She moved to Edmonton and had 2 of her children there. In 1972, she relocated to Medicine Hat and raised 4 girls as a single mom. She worked hard to provide for her family.
She enjoyed cooking, playing bingo and yahtzee, and loved camping with family and friends.
No formal service will be held. Donations in Kathy’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society by visiting cancer.ca.
Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by

Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation 1924 10th Ave N.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 http://www.gracememorial.com 403-905-0440

DEBI AKERS

DEBI AKERS 1950 ~ 2025 Mrs. Deborah Rose ‘Debi’ Akers, loving wife of Rob Akers, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the age of 75 years. Funeral details will be announced upon completion. (Condolences may beexpressed 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”

ARLENE KRAUSZ

1944 ~ ARLENE KRAUSZ ~ 2025 Arlene Krausz of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, at the age of 81 years. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church, 476 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Arlene Krausz. Funeral arrangements 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.

ERNA OHMANN (FORMERLY HILGENDORF

ERNA OHMANN (FORMERLY HILGENDORF) March 11, 1930 ~ November 26, 2025 Erna Ohmann (formerly Hilgendorf) of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Kurt Ohmann, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the age of 95 years. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Rita (Doug) McArthur, Hardy Hilgendorf and Frank (Lorraine) Hilgendorf; one step daughter-in-law, Wally (Manfred) Gutzmann; seven grandchildren, Jennifer McArthur, Jill (Colin) Gayford, Nathan (Trina) Hilgendorf, Christopher (Ivanna) Hilgendorf, Andrew (Megan) Hilgendorf, Brandon (Leanne) Hilgendorf and Danielle (Ian) Haberlack; two step grandchildren, Christopher (Mel) Ohmann and Shawn (Jodie) Ohmann; numerous great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, especially Evelyn, Karin and Petra from Germany. Erna was predeceased by her parents, Immanuel and Olga Schottle; her husband, Kurt Ohmann; one step son, Horst Ohmann; two daughters-in-law, Jodi Hilgendorf and Carol Hilgendorf; one brother and two sisters in Germany. Erna immigrated from Germany with Kurt in 1954, to start a new life. Their first stop was a farm near Irvine before settling in Medicine Hat. Over the years, she ran European Imports and Folklore Hobbies and Crafts. In her retirement years she enjoyed tending to her flowers and plants, as well as puzzling, reading and playing cards. When she had any aches and pains Erna would say “it will be better tomorrow”. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Scholtz and the staff of 4 West, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, as well as to Marcia and all the staff at Chinook Village, who were Erna’s second FAMILY and her home for many years. The Funeral Service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTREon Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Heather Carlson and Rev. Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Erna’s obituary on our website for the link. A private interment will take place 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

FRED HAUSAUER

FRED HAUSAUER 1955 ~ 2025 Fredrick Theodore Hausauer of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Marina Hausauer, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 70 years. Cremation has been entrusted to the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM. 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

MARGE DIRK

MARGE DIRK 1940 ~ 2025 Marjorie Margaret Dirk of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Joseph Dirk, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 85 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

THOMAS KOWALSKI

THOMAS KOWALSKI 1947 ~ 2025 Thomas (Tony) Kowalski of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the age of 78 years. Tony was born in Heerlen, Netherlands on March 22, 1947, to Leo and Maria Kowalski. He moved to Canada on March 25, 1957, and became a Canadian Citizen. After completing high school, he lived in Calgary, Alberta before eventually moving to Medicine Hat. Tony worked for the Department of National Defence in the supply department at CFB Suffield, until he retired. After his retirement, Tony spent his days golfing at Paradise Valley Golf Course and hoping that the Toronto Maple Leaf’s would eventually win a Stanley Cup. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and loved to watch them in their activities (sports). Tony is survived by his two sons, Mike Kowalski and Steve (Dana) Kowalski; his four grandchildren, Megan, Ava, Kapri and Kane; one brother, Hans (Patti) Kowalski; one nephew, Neil (Britt) Kowalski and their children, Rove and Burke, and his niece, Sarah Kowalski. He was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Marie Kowalski. A private interment will take place at a later date. Those who wish to remember Tony with a donation may do so to the Parkinson’s Foundation of Canada (https://www.parkinson.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

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