Ronald Owen Hayes passed away peacefully with family by his side Friday, March 14, 2025, at St. Anthony’s Hospital, The Pas, MB, at the age of 93 years.

           Ron was born Tuesday, March 24, 1931, in The Pas, Manitoba to Percy and Eva Hayes.

           Ron lived all of his life in The Pas, never wanting to travel very far from home – only to his beloved Clearwater Lake cabin where he enjoyed good times with family and friends.

Ron was a very versatile worker.  Having many jobs until working for CNR for 40 years until his retirement in 1991.

In 1964 Ron married Norma Stevenson.  They had three children.

Ron kept busy building snowmobile sleighs, fiber glassing all kinds of things, rebuilding canoes and repairing everything.  He most enjoyed building lawn chairs.

Ron will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Norma; his sons Robert (Renee), Kelly (Patty); daughter Shannon (Gary); grandchildren Randi, Braden, Dayna, Julia, Jenna, Amanda; Great grandchildren  Liam, Dominic, Brady, Jaxon, Scotti, Matthew, Kieran, Max; also his little dog Peanut.

Ron was predeceased by his father Percy; mother Eva; and brother Bob.

We Gather To Celebrate The Life Of

Ronald Owen Hayes

Monday, March 24, 2025    2:00 pm

Chapel of Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, Manitoba

Presider: James Hemauer

ORDER OF SERVICE

Opening Prayer

Song:  “Daddy’s Hands” Holly Dunn

Memories of the Heart: granddaughter Randi

Invitation to Prayer

Scripture Reading:  Corinthians 13:4-7, 13

Psalm 23:  The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me to lie down in green pastures:  He leads me  beside the still waters.  He restores my soul: He leads me in the paths of righteousness  for His name’s sake.  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,  I will fear no evil: for you are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.  You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Gospel:  Matthew 13:1-8

Hymn: “Amazing Grace” granddaughter Julia

Reflection

Prayers of Intercession

Lord’s Prayer

Commendation

Asking God’s Blessing

Song: “The Hobo’s Last Ride” Hank Snow

RECEPTION

Immediately following this service, everyone is invited to the Royal Canadian Legion Hall Clubroom.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice,

would be appreciated by Ron’s family.