Ron, you have always been and will always be " the best friend I have ever had"

Whole -body-Smile. Didn't matter the try zone. Didn't matter the day. Ron had an aura of peace and joy about him.; off fiekd, a great conversation or simple , but lasting acknowledgemen;; fab writer(fb posts, missed already) ; light & love to you Ron,& all who remain to hold you in their hearts

I didn't get to meet Ron until a few years ago playing hockey at Bodley and the Iceplex. He was such a gentle soul with a kind word for everybody. A real easy guy to talk to and he always had an encouraging word.

I got to know him a little bette at our scotch and cigar sessions after hockey with Ray Kolstad, Dave Gooch and Tommy Tulloch. We were fortunate to be able to share stories together about life, sports and all kinds of things. I'm gonna miss you Ronny, RIP brother.

Dewey

I played rugby against Ron for many years. He was a great guy and played the game the right way. He was hard and competitive on the pitch, and warm and friendly off of it. I offer my condolences to Ron's family and loved ones.

Ron was a the guy who can bring people together! I loved playing with him on provincial rugby teams and always up for a late nite chat at the clubhouse. Truly special man who will be missed. My condolences to family and all who were touched by the light of Haji .

As we get older, we start hearing of old friends and colleagues that are passing. This one hurt a little more than others. I don't think I've seen Ron in 35 years since I left Winnipeg for the US. We played team handball and rugby (well, I didn't play much rugby, to be fair) together and simply always had a great time together. We were fortunate to kibitz back and forth on Facebook from time to time, and I loved reading his interesting and incredibly well-written posts (I am a writer, so I sincerely appreciated his "art").

As I've told others, Ron was simply one of the nicest guys I've ever met. I don't think I was ever with him where he was down or negative. Always lifting people up, either physcially or spiritually. And he did until the end as well. Even in his final posts, he was still playing the "half full" guy, but it was always more than half.

What a wonderful human being. He is missed. We have his memory and I, for one, will never forget him. I looked at Ron as an inspiration for how one should look at life.

Positively, with verve.

He was a true gentleman on and off pitch. Always had a smile and cheerful greeting for everyone. He will be missed.

So sorry for your loss We are grateful to have known Ron through his years at Assiniboine Park Zoo Thinking of you all.

Haji, the best teammate and even a better person. "Once a Wasp, always a Wasp."

Ron was one of the happiest and most positive people I've ever met. I had the fortune to be on the Wasps' 2015 Ireland Tour with Ron, Jackie and Sullivan. Great memories that will last beyond a lifetime.

Love you Haji.

Excellent friend and teammate who is gone far too soon. Ron you were a true gentleman and we will miss you and your extra large Timmy's.

Words cannot express how much you will be missed. You were such a wonderful friend, and I will miss 'chatting rugby' with you, and your humour during our annual catch-ups. Cheers, from your pal 'from across the pond'.

Ron was always a gentleman and good person. I am truly saddened and send my condolences to his family.

Ron will be sadly missed by his hockey team the Marion Panthers. Always a fun guy in the locker room!

So many special memories of a life well lived. Our loss is heaven's gain.

Rob was always getting involved with us "older" guys,playing football and baseball in the Jubinville park or road hockey on front of his house. He was smaller than us and would get hurt. Off he'd go,sometimes crying but he always came back to play again and again. He just never gave up and it appears that teend stayed with him. Sorry for your loss of a solid young man.

Ronnie old sock, you are missed by so many. You were an amazing friend and a fantastic team mate. The fun we had teeing up the Old Boys New Zealand tour put us back in more regular contact and refreshed a friendship that was brilliant in so many ways. The world could use a good lad like you these days...you will be missed but never forgotten my friend. May your family find peace and solace in the days and weeks ahead...Love you brother.

Had the joy of playing Rugby and Tem Handball with Ron for many years on the Wasp's teams. A true gentleman.

Ron was a great person and team mate. He never said a bad word about anyone even if the person was in the wrong. He always gave an excuse for the person or said something nice about them. May the fond memories of Ron help his family and friends through this difficult time! RIP my friend!

Ron was the kind of of person you will only have the privilege of knowing once in a lifetime. One of the nicest guys who would do anything for you I was lucky enough to have played hockey and baseball with. He never had a bad thing to say about anyone. I will treasure the memories we had together. My condolences to his family. He was one of a kind. Rest in peace my friend.

Ron was a genuinely nice person and I was fortunate to call him a friend. During the years we played hockey together, we shared many laughs and good times . Gone too soon but his memory will live on.