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Obituary

John Randy Hobbs, affectionately known as Hobbsy, passed away on October 28, 2025, in Ottawa, Ontario, at the age of 58, following a short but mighty battle against cholangiocarcinoma.

Early Life

Born with his twin brother Scott, John was part of a lively family that included his siblings Pat, Korena (deceased), Kelly, and Lorelei. From an early age, John and Scott were inseparable — always referred to simply as "the twins." Growing up on the …

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I met John in Shilo and later on in Edmonton as we deployed to Afghanistan. A class act all the way! 

My deepest sympath…

I met John in Shilo and later on in Edmonton as we deployed to Afghanistan. A class act all the way…

I met John in Shilo and later on in Edmonton as we deployed to A…

John helped my family when I was mortally wounded in 2006.   I trusted him completely and it was a tough time and I rec…

John helped my family when I was mortally wounded in 2006.   I trusted him completely and it was a …

John helped my family when I was mortally wounded in 2006.   I t…

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John is was a blessing to have known you. In our business we don't get to spend as much time with folks as we would lik…
John is was a blessing to have known you. In our business we don't get to spend as much time with f…
John is was a blessing to have known you. In our business we don…

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Born

April 8th, 1967
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Passed away

October 28th, 2025
Ottawa, ON, Canada

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John "Hobbsy" Hobbs