WES TOEWS

WES TOEWS February 8, 1931 ~ February 10, 2026
It is with great sadness that our family announces the peaceful passing of Wesley Newton Toews on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 95 years.
Wesley was born in Linden, Alberta, on February 8, 1931, the fifth child of C.C. and Anna Toews. He was raised on the family farm, growing up alongside his eight brothers and sisters eventually moving to Canyon, Creek, Alberta, to start his teaching profession.
After teaching a couple of years in that northern community, he met the love of his life, Christine “Teenie” Seppola. They married on July 3, 1953, and moved to Medicine Hat where Wes started his second career. Wes and Teenie purchased a small, full service gas station, just outside of town on the #3 highway, known as Wes’s Super Service. They built the family house right next to the station where they raised their four children, Dan, Laura, Matt and Todd.
The quaint little service station provided a unique atmosphere, where over the next several years, they met and served countless customers, many of whom became good friends to the entire family. Those years saw Wes and Teenie working hard at the station and raising their family. Frequent get-togethers with the wonderful friends they made over the years were a welcome pastime. On July of 1991, Wes’ beloved soulmate Teenie was killed in a tragic vehicle accident. This loss brought profound grief to the family, but with the unwaivering support of family, friends and wonderful customers, Wes found strength in the many memories they shared. A few years later, Wes met Marge Busse and they were married for several years. Eventually, Wes moved into the Wellington Independent Living Facility where he spent his remaining years until moving into SL4 Assisted Living at the same facility until his peaceful passing.
Wes is survived by his devoted children: Laura Pleskie, Matt (Brenda) Toews, Todd Toews (Betty Monette) and daughter-in-law, Karen Taylor; grandchildren, Shawn (Candace) Robins, Jesse (Amanda) Robins, Amy (Chad) Kletzel, Stacey (Ryan) Gilchrist, Erik (Chelsey) Toews, Ryan (Vanessa) Toews and Kara Toews (Taylor Bader); great-grandchildren, Cade and Merrick Robins; Addyson and Sylis Robins; Finley, Campbell, Holland and Scottie Kletzel; Carter, Hudson and Lennon Gilchrist; Stevie, Sloane and Serena Toews; brothers, Gerry (Lorraine) Toews and Allen (Marge) Toews; sister-in-law, Anne Toews. Wes was predeceased by his wife, Teenie (1991); son, Dan (2001); six brothers and sisters as well as many extended family.
Wes will be remembered as a hardworking, kind and generous man, always willing to lend a helping hand and share a good story. His more than fifty plus years at Wes’s Super Service were very gratifying and provided him, his wife and family with a lasting legacy of countless friendships, memories and great stories. The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the wonderful staff at The Wellington for the special loving care they provided to Wes during his stay at the facility.
A Come & Go Celebration of Wes’ life for family and friends will be held at Reflections, 937 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Sunday, March 8, 2026, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Private interment will be held at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our 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
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