July 27, 1946 – August 13, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we announce the loss of our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great uncle, & godfather Ronald (Ron) Eddie Wowk on Friday August 13, 2021, at 75 years of age.  He passed into a world free of pain with his family at his side in RIH in Kamloops BC.

Ron was born in Wellington, AB to Stanley & Nancy (nee Pawliuk) Wowk on July 27, 1946, and passed at RIH in Kamloops BC on August 13,2021.

Ron is survived by his wife of 51 years Gertie, sons Brad & Colin, apples of his eye granddaughter Mckenzi & grandson Kaydin, his life model & best friend his brother John (Morna), in-laws Dennis (Sherry), Sharon (Wes), Beverly (Duane), Darcy & Murray (Sandra) as well as numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and their families that all played a large role in his life from the earliest days to the present.

Ron was predeceased by his parents Stanley and Nancy Wowk, sister Olga Wozy, daughter in law Lisa Wowk, his in-laws Delmar “Doc” and Ethel “Peggy” (nee Walker) Fowler and niece Tenille Kobasuik.

Ron worked for Alpha Roofing, GWG, and the Alberta Dept of Highways before settling into a 37-year career with the CNR that led to a life in Kamloops.  He held numerous positions from Grand Cache AB to Boston Bar BC.  His years with the CNR led to many friendships and many of them carried on to his career at Walmart as the CNR is a large part of the Kamloops world.

Upon retirement he began an 11-year career with Walmart until forced to retire due to the development of ongoing health problems.

We wish to express our eternal gratitude to Dr. Azad, Dr. Wiltshire, Dr Perry and all the staff on 6 South and ICU at RIH for making his final days as comfortable as was possible.

There will be no service by request, but a celebration of life will be held at later date.

In lieu of flowers please make any memorial donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation.

To leave a message of condolence, visit Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2021-08-13
• Location : Kamloops