Obituary of Ronald Carmichael

The family of Ronald Harold Carmichael are sad to announce his passing at the Canora Hospital on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the age of 73.

Ron was born June 7, 1950, in Portage la Prairie, MB, to Bill and Irene Carmichael. He received his education at Victoria School, Arthur Meigher High School, and the Machine Shop at the Wascana Institute SIAST in Regina, SK.

Ron worked 18 years in Lumber, Retail, and Wholesale; worked as a Service Mechanic for Federated Co-op in Regina, SK; worked for his brother Reg in Saskatoon, SK, with Dynamic Construction; and worked for Victorian Epicure in Victoria, BC, as a handyman and building maintenance worker.

Ron enjoyed spending summers at the family-built cabin at Burgis Beach, SK. He enjoyed fishing, boating, carpentry, mechanics, and spending time with his friends, family, and grandchildren.

Ron was predeceased by his parents Bill and Irene, stepmother Lylia, brother Jack, sister Lindy King, sister-in-law Heather, and in-laws Toby and Ethel Trimble.

Ron is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary; son Jason; daughter Robin (Dean); son Dan (Mitzi); and four grandchildren: Andrew, Jayci, Haley, and Brett (Thomaya); brothers Reg (Alana) and Ken (Deb); brother-in-law Toby (Beth) Trimble; sister-in-law Sally (Brian) McQuarrie; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Ron's life was held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Dan Ost (Ron & Mary's son) officiating. Words of remembrance was delivered by Dan & Robin. A private family interment followed in the Garden of Memories, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Jason Carmichael serving as urn bearer.

Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation as gifts of remembrance.