Ronald Harold Runolfson

Ronald Harold Runolfson

May 13, 1939 - November 8, 2025

With great sadness and love, the family  announces the passing of  our father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, brother and uncle, dad passed away on November 8, 2025 surrounded by family, at the age of 86.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Leanne, son Greg (Deanna), 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild, 1 brother Gerald (Katherine) and two sisters Debra LaMontangue (Ray) and Wanda Fazakas (Brian)

Predeceased by his loving wife, Beverly, of 58 years, son Troy, loving parents John and Ann Runolfson and 2 brothers Charles and Larry.

Born in Strasbourgh, Sk., he grew up on the family farm in Semans, Sk. till he graduated high school at 16 and moved to Regina where he started working for SGI.

He met the love of his life when he started high school in town, they dated and then wed in  1959.  They were together till her passing in 2017 for 65 years.  They had 3 wonderful children.  Dad later took a job with the Co operators, starting in claims and worked his way to General Manager Claims West Division until he retired.  They remained in Edmonton and dad took up golfing with a great bunch of guys till he could no longer do it after 2 strokes in 2018.

They loved to travel and saw many sites finally settling down winter roots in Mazatlan.  He could be found sitting on the beach with a cerveza in hand working on his tan.  He met many good friends that he held dear to his heart up to his passing.  He was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.  He was a warm, giving, kind, caring man who had a kind word and smile to all who knew him.

Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service honoring dads life will be held on Saturday November 29th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Edmonton Crematorium and Funeral Home 6403 Roper Road.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors and nurses on 5D3 at the U of A Hospital, for their kindness, support and care given to us and dad during his stay.

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