February 6, 2026

By Obituaries on February 6, 2026.

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”

DOROTHY ORR NEE SCHAFER

DOROTHY ORR NEE SCHAFER
Dorothy passed peacefully Jan 12 2026 at the Hanna Long Term Care Center, at the age of 93 years.
Dorothy was born May 21, 1932, at home near Rush Lake, Sask. It is here she completed her high school education before attending Hillcrest Bible School in Medicine Hat for three years. She then moved on to complete her Nursing training at Medicine Hat General Hospital, graduating in 1955. After graduation she continued to work in the OR at the Medicine Hat General Hospital and went on to attend the School of Nursing at Winnipeg General Hospital completing the Post Basic Course of OR Principles and Advanced Practice and Administration. She returned to work in the OR at MHGH until marrying Jack R Orr of Medicine Hat in 1959, and moving to Brooks where she continued her career and started a family.
In May of 1960 they welcomed their only child, Murray.
Dorothy took her work very seriously, over the course of her career at the Brooks Hospital as Head Nurse in the OR her hard work and attention to details kept patients and staff healthy. With her take charge attitude and natural leadership, Dorothy kept the team of doctors and nurses working together as a tight team which was good for the whole community. During this period she had the pleasure of working with many doctors and nurses , here’s some that I remember.
Dr. Mike Gammon , Dr. Patel, Dr. Papadopolos, Dr. Prus ,Dr. Fulton. Dr. Oakes , Dr. Raynor
In 1971 she worked to establish with RN Jean Lauber and Brooks town council the Brooks Ambulance service. Brooks did not have a formal service at that time and staff RNs were recruited along with drivers Roy Vorra and Howard Kirby. Organized with on call schedules. Later service was upgraded with hiring of paramedics and funding was established. Mom participated in the design of the new Brooks Health center built in 1975. After 33 years of hard work and dedication at the Brooks Hospital, Dorothy retired in 1993. 38 years in her chosen profession.
After Retirement, Dorothy founded the South District OR Nursing Association and was also the first President of the Alberta Association of Operating Room Nurses. She helped organize many of the ORNAC National Conferences as well as Charity events for the Brooks Hospital Cardiac Rehab Unit.
In 1998 she was awarded the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award by Governor General Romeo Leblanc at Medicine Hat City Hall.
Dorothy was passionate about her career, but still found time to be active with golfing, and curling (she annually attended the Nelson mid-summer bonspiel). She also made time to travel with her grandsons Ryan, and Chad.
Dorothy continued to volunteer in the community of Brooks serving as President of the Brooks and District Health Foundation 1996-2001. Moving to Medicine Hat in 2005. Here she volunteered in the Cysto clinic and Healthy Living Program.
After Jack’s stroke, Jack and Dorothy moved to Hanna in 2011 to be closer to Murray and their grandchildren. Jack lived in long term care with Dorothy keeping him company every day until his passing in 2015. Mom lived in the Manors until 2024 when her health forced her to long term care until her passing.
Dorothy is survived by her son Murray (Kris), grandchildren Ryan (Chelsey), Chad, Jeffrey, and Kendra as well as Brother-in laws Dan (Linda), Chuck (Ruth), sister-in-law Evelyn, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband John (Jack) in 2015, her parents Wilhelm Schafer (1955) Mother Anna 101yrs (1991), Brother Hugo, Jimmy. Sisters Ann, Agnes and Violet. Sister in laws Edythe Rodenbaur and Betsy Whyte and Brother-in-law Robert (Bob) Orr.
I would also like to thank the staff of Hanna long term care and Dr Fortna for the quality of care mom enjoyed.No formal service will be held at Dorothys request a private family service will place her ashes as requested.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Brooks and District Health Foundation
Or The Hanna Ladies Auxiliary.
Notes of condolence can be emailed to the family at orrfamily1932@gmail.com

ROBERT BURGESS

ROBERT BURGESS 1962 ~ 2026 Robert Dean Burgess, of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 63 years. He leaves to cherish his memory, three children, Brayden (Ashley), Marissa (Tyson) and Teagan. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. 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

DUNCAN BALDIE

1951 ~ DUNCAN BALDIE ~ 2026 Duncan Baldie, beloved husband of Gwenda Baldie, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at the age of 74 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A graveside service will take place at the Foremost Cemetery, Foremost, AB on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 1:30 pm with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Duncan’s memory can be made to the S.P.C.A, 55 Southwest Dr. SW, Medicine Hat, AB or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre c/o Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Duncan Baldie. 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.

MARVIN WOELFLE

MARVIN WOELFLE 1940 ~ 2026 Marvin Woelfle, of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Edith Woelfle, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 85 years. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Marvin’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

GLADYS ERESMAN

GLADYS ERESMAN 1946 ~ 2026 Gladys Maxine Eresman, of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Ronald Eresman, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the age of 79 years. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Monday, February 9, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. To see the full obituary and 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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