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 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 www.cooksouthland.com “Locally owned & directed”