Ronnie Michael Rudanec (aka Ron, Ray, Raymond, Ray-Ron, Coach) Loved beyond words, Husband, Dad, Gido, Uncle, Brother, Son, & Friend.

We are heartbroken to share the sudden passing of Ron Rudanec on May 9, 2026, at the age of 69.

Ron was born in March 1957 in Vilna, Alberta. His family later moved to Edmonton, where he grew up. His childhood and teenage years helped shape the funny, hard-working, and loyal man we know today.

Ron is loved and cherished by his wife Deborah, his children Melissa (Ryan), Stephanie (Cody), and Shaun (Ashton), and his grandchildren Gracie, Hope, Veronica (aka Ronni), Sebastian, and Matthias, who adore their Gido. He also leaves behind his loving mother Rose Rudanec, sisters Linda and Dianne, brothers David and Michael, and a large extended family he was especially close with. He was predeceased by his father Mike Rudanec. The family feels Ron’s absence in everything. He was a devoted husband, a loving dad, and a very proud Gido. These were the roles he valued most, and he lived them fully and genuinely every day. His greatest joy was being with his kids and grandkids, whether it was special occasions, a family vacation, cheering them on at sports and dance, or simply stopping in just to visit. The grandkids would always run right past everyone to find Gido. When he was with them, he played, laughed, and was present in a way that made those moments feel full and unhurried, as if nothing else in the world mattered.

Ron was the person people turned to for advice, and he always seemed to know exactly what to do in any situation. He could fix anything. He had a gift for reading the room and offering the right words at the right time, whether that was comfort, humour, or a well-timed story. He didn’t need attention or the spotlight, but people were naturally drawn to him. He loved a good joke, always had a story ready, and had a way of making people feel at ease just by being himself.

Ron lived by a simple belief: if something was worth doing, it was worth doing right. He carried that into everything he did, along with honesty, loyalty, and dedication to the people around him. He was authentic in the way he lived his life and consistent in the way he showed up for others.

With retirement on the horizon, he wasn’t ready to slow down. Ron found great fulfillment in his role as General Manager at Quality Poly Pig. He was excellent at what he did and was known for his strong work ethic and leadership. Whether in his career or personal life, he took pride in doing things properly, and giving his best every day. He valued the people he worked with and the role he played, and he was deeply respected for his reliability and dedication. He was the kind of person you could always count on, steady, dependable, and always there when it mattered.

You Gave Us Love

You left this world so quickly

We still wonder why

For the saddest part of all

You never said goodbye

You left us so many memories

To us you were so dear

No matter when we needed you

We always found you near

You gave us all you had to give

Gifts both big and small

But most of all you gave us love

The greatest gift of all

His love, strength, and presence will live on in all of us and we will carry them forward always. He was the glue of our family and we will miss him more than any words can say.

A celebration of life will be held in the coming weeks.