March 31, 2026

By Obituaries on March 31, 2026.

JAMES “JIM” HIGGINS

JAMES “JIM” HIGGINS December 18th, 1954 March 26th, 2026 Jim Higgins passed away on March 26th, 2026, at the age of 71 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held on May 9th, 2026, at Longfellow Hall at 2:00pm.
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

LYLE MILLER

LYLE MILLER November 1963 ~ March 2026 Lyle Edward Miller of Vauxhall, AB, passed away suddenly on March 24, 2026, in Lethbridge, AB, at the age of 62 years. Lyle is the beloved father of two sons, Damon (Mickenzie) Miller and their daughter Rose of Vauxhall, AB, and Zackary Miller of Patricia, AB. He is also survived by his sisters, Corinne Sisson and Janice (Dale) Maddaford of Medicine Hat, AB, and Wanda (Don) Skretting of Lethbridge, AB, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and his good friend, Jim Sukeroff of Vauxhall, AB. Lyle was predeceased by his parents, Valentine and Clara Miller. Throughout his life, Lyle enjoyed fishing, camping, hiking in the hoodoos and river hills with his boys and attending concerts, especially rock concerts with musicians from the 80s and 90s. In his early years, Lyle worked with his father as a loader operator at Vauxhall Sand and Gravel which his father was a co-owner of. Later on, he worked as a dispatch operator in the oilfield and trucking industry. We loved Lyle greatly and will miss him always. He has now made his way to Heaven and is reunited with his beloved Mom and Dad. Those who wish to pay their respects, may do so one hour prior to the prayer service. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE (540 South Railway Street SE) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in the HOLY FAMILY PARISH (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Fernando Genogaling celebrant. 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

SHIRLEY ERESMAN

SHIRLEY ERESMAN 1938 ~ 2026 Shirley May Eresman, of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Alvin Eresman, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the age of 88 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

ALICE FREIMUTH

ALICE FREIMUTH 1931 ~2026 Alice Marion Freimuth, of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Ted Freimuth, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the age of 94 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 BAILEY

DALE BAILEY 1951 ~ 2026 Dale Brian Bailey, of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Barb Lemna, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the age of 74 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

TANYA BELLEROSE

TANYA BELLEROSE 1964 ~ 2026 It is with great sadness that the family of Tanya Louise Bellerose announce her passing on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the age of 62 years in Medicine Hat, AB. Tanya will be lovingly remembered by her beloved partner in life, Dale Otterson; Dale’s children and grandchildren, Tyler and his son, Onyx, Wade and his sons, Tristian and William, Grant and Hayle and their daughters, Kaylie and Sadie. She will also be lovingly remembered by her mother, Marjorie Brent; her sisters, Rozanne (Mike) and their daughters, Hailey, Sarah and Olivia; Cyranne (Dave) and their daughter, Carly, and her brother, Patrick Bellerose. Tanya was predeceased by her father, Julian Bellerose. A celebration of Tanya’s life will be held 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

KELLY LEISMEISTER

KELLY LEISMEISTER 1962 ~ 2026 Kelly Dwayne Leismeister of Medicine Hat passed away after a long battle with chronic health issues on March 26, 2026, at the age of 63 years. Kelly was the youngest of five children and spent the first few years of his life on the family farm near Leader, SK, then moved to Medicine Hat. Kelly started his work life at CFB Suffield in his early 20s with help from his brother Gerald, where he ran the tire shop for the British Army. After many years he went back to trade school and received his Journeyman tickets in plumbing & gas fitting. When he wasn’t working, he loved to spend time with his friends, riding his many Harleys, camping, and puttering in his garage or yard.
Kelly is survived by his two children, Jessica (Lisa) and Jordan; his new grandson, Oscar, and Stephanie with whom he shared many years; as well as his brothers, Larry (Gladys) and Neil (Darlene); sister-in-law, Gloria and numerous nieces and nephews.
Kelly was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Rachel; stepfather, Jack Hellman; sister, Violet Seifert; brother-in-law, Ted Seifert, and brother, Gerald.
The funeral mass will be celebrated in the HOLY FAMILY PARISH on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. with Fr. Fernando Genogaling celebrant. 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

MARION “BABA” LEIS

MARION “BABA” LEIS 1945 ~ 2026 Marion “Baba” Anne Leis, of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the age of 80 years. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. 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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