Obituary of Ronald VENIEZ

Ronald Veniez of Calgary, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the age of 80 years. Ron was born in Montreal, Quebec, to Walter and Margaret Veniez. He married Dorothy in 1957 and dedicated his life to raising their two children. Ron worked in Montreal and Mississauga with Domtar Sifto Salt Division before retiring after 45 years of service. After Ron’s retirement, they relocated to Calgary in 1996 to Horizon Village in Varsity. Ron loved being a part of all the activities in this community and was well known for always placing others needs before his own. He was involved with the Presbyterian Church his whole life, serving as an Elder for many years. Ron volunteered with Meals on Wheels, the Cochrane Humane Society, the Calgary Music Makers as well as delivered items to the food bank. Ron had a passion for singing and dancing. Ron and Dorothy enjoyed their travels to England, Scotland, and Ireland, Canada and the U.S. Ron’s greatest love was his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He easily made friends and enjoyed the past few years at Monterey Place where he was truly loved. Ron is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Graham Hargreaves of Calgary; his son, Ian Veniez of Waterloo, Ont.; grandchildren: Amy and Andrew Hargreaves, and Matthew Veniez. Ron is also survived by his brother, Dave Veniez and sister, Gladys Mercier both of Montreal,QC. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy in 2009, his parents and sister, Irene Gilbert. A Celebration of Ron’s life was held at CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 – 4th Street N.W., (within the valley of Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Please Forward condolences through www.hffs.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Chinook Hospice (Resident Needs), 1261 Glenmore Trail S.W., Calgary AB T2V 4Y8, Telephone: (403 258-0040. The Family would like to express their most sincere thanks to Drs. S. Arthur and L. Walls, the Palliative Team at Chinook Hospice and NU 54 at PLC for the compassionate and loving care shown to our father and family.