Matthew Fraser Schmidt passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the age of 17 years, beloved son of Karen (Mark) Stiles and Bradley (Teresa) Schmidt of Medicine Hat.  He also leaves to cherish his memory two brothers, Grant Schmidt and William Schmidt and three sisters, Charlie Nicole Schmidt, Haley Gyug and Kylie Gyug.  An informal gathering will take place with Matthew and his family in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The gathering will be followed by the organized celebration which will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend officiating.  The service will be live streamed.  Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit the following link https://youtube.com/live/0nvCQl8S9QY?feature=share.  Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery.