We Remember
SWETZ, Ronald Eugene
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June 28, 1950 – August 6, 2012
Ron passed away suddenly after a perfect day of fishing on the ocean with members of his family. He was a genuine and loving man, very hard working, a master of all trades, and dedicated to enjoying nature, fishing and all aspects of the great outdoors. He will be sadly missed, but not gone forever, as he lives on in all our hearts and memories. He is survived by Serena Swetz Colins, daughter, Burc Colins son in law, grandchildren Alyssa Colins, Nolan Colins; Shaun Swetz son, Karina Arroyo Swetz daughter in law; his first wife Hilda Swetz; common law wife Vikki O’Brien and Vikki’s daughter Chelsea Laurin (Terry), and granddaughter Cooper Laurin and Vikki’s son Colby Shaddock. Also survived by Larry Hrabchuk, brother, (Bonnie); Dana Towers, sister; numerous aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces as well as many, many friends will miss him dearly. Ron is predeceased by his mother Kaye Swetz, his dad Peter Swetz, his father Andrew Hrabchuk; brother Albert Hrabchuk and sister Phyllis Hrabchuk Ackerly. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.
Service
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
Our deepest condolences on Ron’s passing. He will always have a special place in our hearts and we will miss him!
great hard working man with agreat sense of humour you will be missed happy fishing
We are so sorry for your loss. Wishing we all could have had more time with Ron, heard more stories, shared more time just sitting, talking and laughing. A genuine good guy. Gone too soon.
Serena, Shawn, Larry and families – our sincerest heartfelt condolences on Ron’s passing, gone too soon.
We are so sorry for your loss. Wishing we all could have had more time with Ron, hearing stories and sharing good times. A genuine good guy. His character was honorable and earned our utmost respect. Gone too soon.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will treasure our memories of Ron.
Serina,Shawn, Hilda and family
I am deeply saddened by Ron s
passing when I met him and his brothe in 1969 when i living with his mom he had a very charming personality and still had it when we spoke after Kays passing.
Sincerely Diana (Victoria.B.C.)
Serena,Burc and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Serena, Burc & Family – We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
May you find strength and peace in the
Memories of your loved one and the support of those who care about you.
With Our Deepest Sympathy
Dear Hilda and Family, Vickie and family, So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing as of today. My heart goes to all of you. Ron and Bill Krisa his buddy can go fishing together which they loved to do. Many blessings from me and my family to yours. Gerri Krisa