Arthur "Art" Charles Hobbs

March 7, 2017

HOBBS, Arthur "Art"

Arthur Hobbs passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the age of 59 years in Gatineau, Quebec. Art was born in Grand Falls Windsor, NFLD on July 13, 1957.

Art is lovingly remembered by his five children, Jennifer (Bryan) Dell, Dakota Hobbs, Danny Hobbs, Bojrn McDonald, Jarika McArthur; stepchildren, Lisa Smith, Richard Goulet, Jamie Goulet; Jennifer’s son, Dextyn Dell, Dakota’s children, Ethan Gauthier and Jennisa Jenkinson, Bojrn’s children, Jayda, Kaylee & Karlee McDonald; 9 siblings, Lionel Hobbs, Alma Murray, Martha Knight (Bill Burdon), Max (Pearl) Hobbs, Gerald Hobbs, Les (Marilyn) Hobbs, Lynn Hobbs, Dorothy (Keith) Lindahl and Sharon Hobbs (John Lane); former spouse, Sandy Tiedemann; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Charles and Marguarita Hobbs and daughter, Kaitlyn Hobbs.

Art was musically talented and loved to entertain. He loved being on stage performing his Elvis impersonation shows. Art had a great sense of humor and always had fun making people laugh. He will be deeply missed but memories of him will live on forever.

A Celebration of Art’s Life will be held at the First Alliance Church, 12345 – 40 Street SE, Calgary, AB on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow. Please wear Art’s favorite colors (Red & Black) in honor of him in celebration. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Art’s memory at the Church where we will have a donation drop box where all proceeds collected will go towards the funeral costs.

Messages of Condolence

Sorry we cannot be there to celebrate your Dad's life ! He was such a special person to my husband and me. RIP Art

- Roy & Eleanor Hobbs

We are so very sorry for you loss. Know that he is taken care of. We are sending you love and prayers.❤️

- Edie and Austin Vlooswyk

I have many great memories of Art growing up, us kids always having sleepovers and Art would always put on Elvis show for us! he was a very memorable man. Very sorry to hear about your loss. He will definitely never be forgotten. RIP ART. XOXO

- Kandis Demers

To My Beloved Brother Art, you are flying high & singing now with my other Angels, Mom & Dad, you had the biggest heart, kind, considerate, very thoughtful, funny, fun loving, loved to make people laugh, just a great brother & friend. I will Love and Miss you always. Rest in peace my sweet, sweet brother, until me meet again. Your Baby Sister Sharon, John & Nephew Matthew.

- Sharon Hobbs

Forever in my heart . Until we meet again . I love you and will cheerish our memories .

- Allison Hobbs

He will be miss . He made a lot of people smile because he loved to smile himself . It has been a long time since I have seen him. But I will miss him. My prayers and hugs go out to the family.

- Trudy Norris bailey

So sorry to hear the passing of a brother, father, grandfather! He will be missed by all his families! R.I.P.Art! Soar with the angels! m

- Diane Cooke

To the Hobbs Family, May the fond memories of Art bring you comfort during this hard time. Look back on all the good times you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share them with him before he passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you today.

- Wilson & Lorraine O'Dea

My deepest sympathy to Jen and her family. Losing a loved one is the hardest thing to face in life... praying for comfort and peace during this difficult time

- Jennifer kasur

To all members of Arts family. Sorry for your loss. I am sorry to miss the celebration of life service. I have fond memories of Art. He had a great sense of humour and a kind heart. May you find Gods presence and peace at this time. Hugs F Pole

- Florence pole

Our sincere and deepest Condolences to all of Art's Children, Step-Children and Grand Children, cherish the memories you have of him, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Aunt Sharon, John and Cousin Matthew

- Sharon Hobbs

We are truly sorry we can not be there for support, please know our sincere thoughts and prayers to Jennifer, siblings and the family - love you all and Uncle Art will be forever in our hearts

- Lionel and Jo-el Hobbs

My condolence going out to all off Art's family, My prayers & thoughts are with you all, RIP friend

- Marg Elliott Kirkwood

Sending prayers and lots of love to all of Art's family. I am so sorry...Art has been one of my best friend for a long time...I miss him dearly everyday. You are now with God and singing with the angels and reunited with some of the people you loved. Until we meet again, you will live forever in my heart and I love you very much, always have and always will...I will always cherish the memories that we have...RIP my Very Dear Art...I love you xxx

- Candy Francine Rochon

Thinking of you and the family during this difficult time. Losing someone you love is never something we ever want. Praying you find peace and comfort in God during this time and the many memories of your times together. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult journey.

- Brad & Lauri

My thoughts and prayers are with the Hobbs, Dell, and Tiedemann families during this very sad and difficult time. A loved one never truly leaves us, for they live on in our hearts and memories. RIP Art.

- Marilyn Robinson

our sincere condolence to arts family. sorry to hear of the passing a good father ,step children and grandchildren. we will always remember every year when he came back home to proform obe & violet norris hgsr7w

- violet & obe norris

To all of Art's family. I am so so sorry for your loss. Art will ALWAYS be in my heart. Never forgotten. Love you always. R.I.P. my darling Art

- Bernadette Collier

To all of Art's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Art was a very good man, and he was a very good friend of mine. I loved him very much and miss him every day of my life. My Condolances to his family and friends. Until we meet again I am saying good by and thank you for being such a good friend. I am thinking of you everyday. RIP my friend. I love you with all my heart.

- France Caron

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