It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the sudden death of Ron at age 60 in the early morning of April 21, 2001 at Health Sciences Centre. He leaves to mourn his wife and two sons Rick (Lorrie) of Calgary and Dennis of Lockport. He also leaves behind his mother Margaret Loeppky of Winnipeg, brother Edvin (Bonnie) of Kelowna, BC and sister Elma (Jim) Crighton of Richmond, BC and numerous relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father Henry in 1999. Special thanks to Dr. Kroczak, Dr. Goytan and the many nurses and doctors from A5 and Surgical Intensive Care at HSC. The funeral service will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. with public viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment at Hiebert Heritage Cemetery, Niverville, MB. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hiebert Heritage Cemetery.