Ron Rachuk
Jan. 22, 1941 – April 4, 2025

It is with great sorrow we the family of Ron Rachuk announces that he passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at Red Deer Regional Hospital Center at the age of 84 years.

Ron was born in Smoky Lake, Alta., on Jan. 22, 1941, to parents Jean and Bill Rachuk. He was the oldest of four boys. He spent many of his early years in Bluffton, Alta., and left home to pursue a life in the oilfield.
He met the love of his life, Irene, at a Halloween dance in 1963 and they were married on Jan. 22, 1964, in Cantal, Sask. They then moved to Alberta where they had two beautiful daughters. Ron had a long and varied career in the oilfield including a partnership with JimBob Rentals. Finally, after retirement, he found a home with his NAPA family where he spent many days keeping busy and visiting. Other than his family and friends, Ron’s passion in life was golf. Following his retirement, both he and Irene enjoyed being snowbirds and playing many rounds. He had the biggest smile, best laugh and lit up every room with his humour and infectious nature.

Ron was predeceased by his wife Irene, his parents Jean and Bill, and his brother Bob. He is survived by his daughters: Sherry (Bart) Ellertson, Jackie Quaife; three grandchildren: Jordon, Justin and Stefanie; his brothers: Ken (Diane) Rachuk, Garry (Barb) Rachuk; and sister-in-law Joyce Rachuk; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to mention his chosen family, Dave and Jen Auld and their boys Brayden and Bauer, as well as special friends Rick and Rhonda Berwick, and Derryl and Cindy Rocque.

At Ron’s request there is to be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pine Hills Junior Golf Club.

Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca.

Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.