March 3, 2026

By Obituaries on March 3, 2026.

ART GROVE

ART GROVE February 4, 1932 – February 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts the family of Arthur James Grove announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 94 years.
Art was born in Edmonton and raised throughout small towns in rural Alberta, moving often due to his father’s position with Canadian Pacific Railway. Those early years shaped Art’s adaptability, strong work ethic and gift for connecting with people from all walks of life.
Determined and self-motivated, Art pursued his education independently and earned his Second Class Steam Engineer certification; a testament to his perseverance and quiet ambition. On April 5, 1952, he married Marion Johnson at Fifth Avenue Gaetz United Church in Medicine Hat.
Art was a man of many careers and talents. Over the years he worked with Canadian Pacific Railway, the Medicine Hat Police Service as an officer, Saskatchewan Potash and at the Goodyear Tire Factory. The majority of his working life, however, was spent in the oil and gas industry, where his expertise and entrepreneurial spirit eventually led him to form a partner company, Allwest Compressor Products Ltd. After a successful and respected career, he retired in 1991.
Art will be remembered as kind, generous and endlessly entertaining. A natural storyteller with a sharp wit, he had a way of captivating any room. Charismatic and warm, people gravitated toward him. He was a gifted musician, an enthusiastic curler and golfer, an avid fisherman and a lover of a well-timed joke. Whether playing cards, sharing stories or enjoying games with family and friends, Art’s greatest joy was putting a smile on someone’s face.
He was a proud member of the local organizations including the Elks Lodge and the Medicine Hat Oilmans in which reflected his commitment to fellowship and community. Yet his proudest achievements were not found in titles or careers, they were his enduring friendships, his strong and loving family and the respect he earned simply by being himself. Art treated everyone he met with warmth and welcome, leaving a lasting impression wherever he went.
He had a special love for animals, especially dogs, who seemed to sense the kindness in him as naturally as people did.
Art’s legacy lives on in the laughter he sparked, the stories he shared, the music he played and the example he set. He was a man who made life brighter and he will be deeply missed.
Along with his loving companion, Irene Wiebe, Art leaves to cherish his memory: children, Lynanne, David (Shirley), Terry (Jim), Bob (Linda) and Pam (John); grandchildren, Kevin (Arminnie), Tracy (Curtis), Scott (Christina), Steven (Keri), Richelle (Patrick), Joel (Jessica), Kyle (Stephanie), Brandon (Jennifer), Cameron (Melissa), Karissa (Connor) and Brady (Andrea); blessed with 19 great-grandchildren; brother; sister as well as Irene and her family and Violet’s family. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Stella Grove; step-mother, Jean; wife, Marion Grove; son, Jim; sister, Phyllis Langier; son-in-law, Brian and Violet Fairless.
Celebration Of Life
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat
Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Pastor Murray Jaster officiating
Luncheon to follow at Reflections Reception Facility
The 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. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com
) Memorial donations in Art’s name may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 100, 119 – 14 Street N.W.,Calgary, AB., T2N 1Z6; Cystic Fibrosis, 1130F – 44 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB., T2G 4W6; or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, AB., T2P 3G9. 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”

ALICE GRIMM

ALICE GRIMM 1936 ~ 2026 Alice E. Grimm, beloved wife of the late Kenneth J. Grimm, passed away in Medicine Hat on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the age of 89 years.
Celebration of Life Cook Southland Funeral Chapel 901 – 13 Street S.W. Medicine Hat Friday, March 6, 2026 11:00 a.m. Interment ~ Hillside Cemetery (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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”

GAIL SNYDER

GAIL SNYDER 1948 ~ 2026 Gail Debra Snyder, beloved wife of the late Larry Snyder, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the age of 77 years. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. 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

JACQUELINE PIGEON

JACQUELINE PIGEON 1960 ~ 2026 We are saddened to share the passing of our mother, Jacqueline “Jackie” Pigeon, of Medicine Hat, on Friday, February 27, 2026, after a short but courageous battle at the age of 65 years. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, friend, and confidant for so many. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, Kate (Clint) Smid, and Kristie (Attila) Swetnam, as well as many family members and friends near and far.
Growing up on a farm outside of Castor, AB, Jackie was always proud of the way she was raised. She enjoyed life and was the true epitome of living with no regrets. Whether it was a spur of the moment round of golf, fishing or winters spent on the south Texas beaches, she was always up for it. She was the calm presence so many of us needed, and we are convinced she could solve all the world’s problems. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength and unapologetic truth.
Family and friends will be contacted regarding a celebration of life.
In lieu of flowers, we ask those who wish to remember our Mom to make a donation to the Medicine Hat Health Foundation or The Yuill Family Foundation.
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

WES TOEWS

WES TOEWS Feb. 8, 1931 ~ Feb. 10, 2026 Wesley Newton Toews passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 95 years.
Come & Go Celebration Reflections 937 – 13 Street S.W. Medicine Hat Sunday, March 8, 2026 From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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”

AUDREY LINES

AUDREY LINES 1930 ~ 2026 Audrey Rita Lines, of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Lines, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the age of 96 years. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in the HOLY FAMILY PARISH on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. 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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