RONALD JOHN CHALIFOUX
Posted: July 27th, 2024 RONALD JOHN CHALIFOUX July 25, 1945 – July 23, 2024 Ron was a kind, honest, friendly, even tempered, cheerful and a willing soul. He tried to cheer everyone’s day and was always pleasant to be around. Ron was a true survivor, as he made his way through life humbly and alone. Some of his close acquaintances were Kevin and Wendy Kroeker, Lynn and Wayne Hertz, and Wayne and Grace Buss. There were many in the community who reached out to him and assisted him along the way, and I know Ron would want to thank each one. When Ron arrived in Medicine Hat, he worked as a time piece repair person, at Harry’s Watchmakers on 6th Ave SE, for several years across from the then Eaton’s store. He was very patient and was skilled at repairing mantel and Grandfather time pieces. For 20 years he was a great helper to Wayne at Sew-A-Way Sewing Machine Store. He was a great courier for Adam’s Jewellery. In his own way, Ron was creative with bead work in the native tradition, creating beautiful beaded indigenous jewellery. He would always greet you with, “Are you behaving yourself?”. He loved to collect things and loved old western movies and his birds. Ron taught us to be kind and understanding and the world is a better place because of him. At Ron’s request, cremation has been entrusted to Grace Memorial. No formal service will be held. Condolences may be made at www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by
Grace Memorial Affordable
Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440
We are sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. We first met him in the early 1990’s. The last time we met him was at the Salvation Army Christmas Party last December 2023. Prior to that we had not seen him for some time but when we said “Hi Ronnie Merry Christmas” we think he was pleased that we still remembered him.
To us he was a specially talented and friendly person and many people we talked to had good memories of him.
Ron, your humble kindness will be missed. Your skills at fixing watches was second to none. Rest in peace, my friend.