To Verna and whānau Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. RIP Ron. From the van der Poels

I love you grandad and will always remember watching cricket with you and how you will always make me laugh by yelling the the refs. RIP

Anna Marie and I are so sad to say goodbye to another Warea Friend. We send our condolences to you ,Verna, and your family. We were watching the funeral service online from Alberta and were praying with you. We can't help but think what a great reunion there must be in heaven with Ron and Pat Brophy! Our two oldest sons , Michael and Scott, who began their education at Warea School also send their condolences. We have such fond and lasting memories of our time with you all and especially cherish your visit with us here in Wetaskiwin in 2008. Russell and Anna Marie Kyba

To Verna and family Our thoughts are with you all. Thanks for shaing the service on line. It was lovely to watch. However it was a challenge to work out who was who... Merrilyn and Denise

A patient sufferer at rest. Lifelong memories live on. Thinking of you all. Love from Tasmania Maureen and Maurice Gatenby

Dear Aunty Verna, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. Please accept our deepest sympathies. We wish we could be there with you to offer our love and support. Big hugs. Phoebe, Scott and kids.

Dear Uncle Ron,⁣ An uncle such as you is oh so rare Your shining eyes and beaming smile Showed that you did really care Even if we did not see you in awhile We always looked forward to your visits Aunty, cousins and lovely afternoon teas You would send us out in the paddocks Then laugh and bounce us on your knees Over the years the miles have kept us apart We have missed you and your funny antics Always being so proud and not showing your heart But we know you really are just a romantic Your big brother of you always so fond You both told us many a crazy tale It was good to see brothers with such a bond Truth betold your funny stories were largely due to ale Thankyou Uncle Ron for being in our lives You have taught us how noble an Uncle can be We have our own families now, chidren, husbands and wives It is time to rest and look upon us and we look up at thee Rest in Peace Michelle, Murray, Philip and Families

Dear Verna and family Our condolences to you all.We shared so many happy times over the years Your presonality and caring example to others Ron will be so fondly remembered Gordon and Val

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Aunty Verna and family during this sad time. Uncle Ron was a wonderful uncle will be sadly missed by us all. Love from Brian, Carol and family xxxx

To Dad from your second son, Thanks, for all you have done for me. For rearing me that is a huge commitment of time and energy For installing good values that helped shaped my life, honesty, work ethic, self-belief, respect, empathy to name a few. These were things lived every day not talked about. For always being there when needed but from a distance that allowed me to make my own discussions and mistakes. So much more but trying to keep this shortish I have often commented on people 1/ Would I be stuck on a desert island with you? you would be first on the Island with your strength, intelligence, resourcefulness, and dedication we would overcome and be off the island in no time as long as we didn't have to rely on fishing never that lucky there. 2/ Would I go to war with you? every time I can't think of anyone better you always put others first, with strong leadership and morals and when appropriate you could be a little scary, and I am sure you took a few bullets for me over the years Even though we don't share all the same ideas on life I will always respect your total commitment to your beliefs, values, and family ( you walked the walk) In closing, it is a honor and privilege to have been lucky enough to have you as my Dad. RIP see you on the other side

Dear Verna and Family, my sincere condolences. I remember Ron clearly with respect and gratitude. His influence and belief that a bunch of scrawny, rag-tag cow-cocky kids could do anything they set their minds to, sticks with me more than 40 years after leaving Warea Primary.

RIP Our thought are with you all during this time. x

Dearest Verna & family. Our thoughts are with you all on this sad occasion. Ron was a special part of our family at Warea. Love you always. Jane & Ian Donald Lisa & Bridget xx💕

To Verna and all the family, my thoughts are with you all at such a sad time, Ron was a wonderful Headmaster and Teacher at the Warea School when our children, Debbie and Daryll, (adults now of course) were attending Primary School and also fantastic neighbours. Rest in Peace dear Ron your work has finished. Deepest sympathy. Lots of love Jean Hastie (Horgan)