PAUL MARTIN

PAUL MARTIN 1953 ~ 2026
With heavy hearts and great sadness, we share that Paul has left us to start a new journey. A proud husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and a friend to so many. Paul Edward Martin was born on October 27, 1953, in Kamloops, B.C. to proud parents, Victor and Elda Martin. Paul would become the older brother to Vicci, Brendan and Kevin and the Martin family on Battle Street was set. Paul passed peacefully on June 19, 2026, with his loving wife Helen and friends at his side in Medicine Hat. He was 72 years old.
His illness came on very quickly and Paul could fight no more. He was filled with love in his last few months by Helen and family, Bryan (son), Vicci (sister), Roxanne (stepdaughter) and her family and many friends from his home and community in Medicine Hat. Paul shared many visits with friends, and we are all thankful for video chats. Paul will be remembered and cherished by his loving wife and best friend, Helen Webster, son, Bryan Martin; siblings, Victoria Nelson (brother-in-law Marty passed), and Brendan Martin (Jayne); stepdaughters, Kandie Nimco and Roxanne Davis (Roy), Marilyn Martin and stepson, Raymond Thibeault. Grandchildren: Anthony Locke (Kaitlyn), Katherine Locke, Hayley Davis, and Mason Davis. Sisters-in-law, Irene Geisler (Don), Zoe Ann Johnston (Glen passed) and brother-in-law, Lorne McGrath (passed).
A loving Uncle to: Jeremy (Katie) Nelson, Chris (Courtney) Nelson, Stacey Nelson, Mike Nelson (Sara Rinaldo), Ashley Martin (Jon Holm), Kim (Mike) Weber, Andrew Martin. Paul cherished his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and was grateful to have spent precious time with them, shortly after the passing of his brother Kevin just a few months earlier.
Paul was predeceased by his loving Mom and Dad, Vic and Elda Martin in 2010, brother Kevin, as mentioned above, his loving Nona and Nono – Marina and Santo Comazzetto, Nana and Grandad – Charlotte and Ted Martin and many, many Aunts and Uncles.
Paul started his career as a cook/chef for Canadian Forces Base at Mt. LOLO outside of Kamloops and cooked there until 1988 when it shut down. He then transferred to the Chilliwack base, where his son Bryan was born and raised. The family had a tour in Nova Scotia and eventually settled in Medicine Hat in the early 2000’s.
Soon after, Paul and Helen met and started a life together. Paul sprung into the Medicine Hat community upon his retirement. This included valuable work with the Schizophrenia Society in leading the recreation program and proudly being a lecturer for the Society. Helen and Paul were excited to be members of the Elks Club. Paul had a true passion for both Crib and Scrabble. In his youth, I can picture Paul and Mom playing both of these games for hours. This love led Paul to join the Veiner Centre Crib, Scrabble and Bingo clubs in Medicine Hat. In his younger years, Paul enjoyed and spent hours playing golf. He also was an avid pool player, a joy that Helen and Paul shared. Paul and son Bryan loved attending the Tigers’ games.
Thank you to Father Paolo and all the priests who gave Paul so much comfort during his recent health battle and for all the support over his years in Medicine Hat.
Many thanks also to Foothills Hospital in Calgary, the Medicine Hat Hospital and St. Joseph’s Home in Medicine Hat for the great care that was given to Paul.
Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at a later date in the Mountain Vista Mausoleum Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops, B.C.
In lieu of flowers, in memory of Paul, please consider donations to the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta at www.schizophrenia.ab.ca and check dedicate my donation.
I’m sure Paul had a game of crib and a steak dinner in heaven on Father’s Day with Mom, Dad and his recently passed brother Kev…
As Paul would say …. Hope you have a Great Day!…….Go Tigers!. Paul, you will be greatly missed forever…..
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