January 31, 2026

By Obituaries on January 31, 2026.

EARL CARLSON

EARL CARLSON 1937 ~ 2026 Earl Ronald Carlson, beloved husband of the late Sheila Carlson, passed away at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the age of 88 years. A Celebration of Earl’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Private interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. The chapel service 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. To read more about Earl’s life story or to offer condolences to his family, please visit our website at (Condolences may be shared by visiting the funeral home’s 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”

LILLIAN KRAUSE

1930 ~ LILLIAN KRAUSE ~ 2026
Lillian Ruth Irene Krause of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Oswald (“Ossie”) Krause, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 95 years. Lillian was born in Beverley, SK, on October 10, 1930. Lillian’s mother, Ethel, being too busy with three boys and a newborn at home, had her husband, Arthur, and her mother drive to Regina to register the new baby named Irene. Upon arriving home, her mother informed her that she’d changed the baby’s name to Lillian Ruth Irene. When an aunt came out to visit the baby, she commented on how small she was and said (in her accented English), “Isn’t she a tip of a thing”, thus the nickname ‘Tippy’ came about, and that’s how the family referred to Lillian from that day forward. The family moved to the farm outside of Beverley where Lillian, as the oldest daughter of nine children, helped raise her five younger siblings. The family was very musical, and Lillian played many different instruments by ear. After completing school, Lillian moved to Medicine Hat to work as a nurse’s aid at the old hospital. Mom loved spending her early days curling, fishing, playing canasta with her lady friends and working at the farm with her husband. Mom also loved the babies and was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, and her first great-great-grandchild, born 10 days prior to her passing. How she would have loved to have snuggled that little one. Lillian is survived by her children, Louise (Glenn) Deering and their children, Denise Deering and Derek Deering (Carlene; Elias and Aiden), Deborah Telke and her children, Kimberley Gould (Allen; Delilah), Devon Patience (Chad; Emma and Ethan), Jeneal Vargo (Matt; William and Alexandria), Owen (Leanne) Telke and their children, Ryan Telke (Tanya; Daquotah Gleisner (Aiden; Tatum), Quin-Tanah Telke (Brady Lee), Treyden Telke and Bree Telke), Kaitlin Hall (Justin; Adiana and Ava), Kyle Telke (Kathleen), Brian Telke’s daughter Teresa Pye (Travis; Brantley). Lillian is also survived by her three step children, Brenda Chapman and her children Jocelynn Heintz (Davin; Aiva and Aubrey), Janessa Humphreys (Ryan; Kylynn and Emery), Brian (Pam) Krause and Sherri (Burt) Skuban and their children, Chris (Kait), Sheldon (Crystal; Gordon and Linda). Also survived by sisters, Verla Birch and Beverly Vorra, brother Jimmy Harden and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and five brothers, she is predeceased by her husband Ossie, sons Keith Telke and Brian Telke; and son-in-law, Donald Chapman. Lillian spent the last five years at Masterpiece and was much loved by all the staff in LTC. The family would like to thank them for their love and dedication to their ‘Lilybug’ over this time. At Lillian’s request, no funeral service will be held. To leave a message of condolence you may visit condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lillian Krause. Funeral arrangements by

DONALD LONSON

1936 ~ DONALD LONSON ~ 2026 Donald James Lonson of Medicine Hat passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at the age of 89 years. Don’s Celebration of Life was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Donald Lonson. Funeral arrangements by

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.

KENNETH SIMALUK

KENNETH SIMALUK 1940 ~ 2026 Kenneth Simaluk of Medicine Hat, loving husband to the late Marlene Simaluk, passed away on Wednesday January 28th, 2026, at the age of 85 years. Kenneth was born June 23rd, 1940 in Regina, Saskatchewan. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Susan Schultz and Shelley Arkley; grandchildren; Krista, Carly, Robyn, and Sarah; great- grandchildren; Eva and Addy. Kenneth was predeceased by his loving wife, Marlene and his parents, Bill and Anne Simaluk. He is remembered for his deep love for his family, always being a caring and kind man. Kenneth enjoyed golfing in his free time and playing cards. His memory will be deeply cherished. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Kenneth Simaluk. Funeral arrangements by

STEWART ROSS KENNEDY

STEWART ROSS KENNEDY October 27, 1957 ~ January 27, 2026
With heavy hearts, the family of Stewart Ross Kennedy announces his passing in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, following a brief illness with cancer.
Stewart was the beloved husband of Joan and a devoted father to Ryan (Lizzie), Megan (Andy) and Emma (Ahmed). He is also lovingly remembered by his mother, Iona; sister, Laura (Tim); brother, Barry as well as Joan’s extended family and many friends near and far. He was predeceased by his father, Lorne and his brother, Rodney.
After beginning his working life as a sheet metal mechanic, Stewart returned to university in 1986, where he met Joan. They married in 1991 and settled in Medicine Hat after his graduation from law school in 1992, where he built his law practice and raised their family.
Stewart will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, good humour and intellect as well as his love of travel, dinosaur bones and Roman history. His passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who loved him.
The family thanks Dr. Mohanraj and the doctors and staff of Unit 5E for their compassionate care.
A Celebration of Life will be held at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 504 – 2 Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow. The celebration will be live-streamed. Those wishing to watch the live-stream should visit the following webpage at service time: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__stjohnsmedicinehat.ca_kennedy&d=DwIFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=LJcXnCEN8QihUsRugiMcbyD0tJ8JIaSL6-c9NNR70x8&m=yK2iyQdzj-fSKRZLlC1EhcWPzkSQgT4UQ9jOmUsa2UaM1qOYIBvn3Rjq5870bylK&s=Z86azY0HOkJbXms3fh51lQPAH0qchqTu8mhh85eEvH4&e=
If friends so desire, donations may be made to Operation Eyesight or CARO (Canadians Reaching Out to the World’s Children) through the CanadaHelps website. (Condolences may be shared by visiting the funeral home’s 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”

MARY FODE

MARY FODE 1945 ~ 2025 Mary Ann Fode, beloved wife of the late Leland Fode, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the age of 80 years. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. To see the full obituary and 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

CAROL LAWTON

CAROL LAWTON 1945 ~ 2026 Carol Ann Lawton, beloved wife of the late Charles Lawton, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 80 years. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dave Cartwright officiating. Family and friends 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 Carol’s obituary page on our website for the link. Interment will follow in the Gull Lake 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

DOUGLAS MCDOWELL

DOUGLAS MCDOWELL 1937 ~ 2026 Douglas Ellis McDowell, beloved husband of the late Betty McDowell, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 88 years. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jamie McDonald and Pastor Grant McDowell officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Doug’s obituary page on our website for the link. To view the full obituary or 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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