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Obituary For Ronald James Horrigan
With heavy hearts and fond memories, we say goodbye to Ronald James Horrigan. He passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Grande Prairie, AB, at the age of 76 years.
Ron entered this world on August 24, 1947, in Marlbank, ON. He was the eldest of five siblings with two sisters (Diane and Gloria) and two brothers (Dennis and Ken). Ron found his roots in Grande Prairie.
He took on life with grit and determination. He tried a wide variety of jobs early on in life including selling bed sheets at Sears, suits at Townline Menswear, as well as operating forestry and paving equipment. This broad spectrum of early jobs was a testament to Ron’s diverse character and abilities. After testing out the job market, Ron returned to school. He graduated from the University of Alberta Law School in 1985. While articling in Edmonton, Ron met his wife Gayla. He locked his crosshairs on the redhead from Big Valley and remained locked for life. After his articling, Ron and Gayla moved to Grande Prairie to begin their life together.
Ron accepted everyone at face value. No matter who you were, he was generous. If you were his friend, there is nothing he wouldn’t do to help. He gave so much to so many, and we loved him for that. Whether it be riverboating, sled camp at the Kakwa, the wall tent at Stojan Flats, riding his Harley to Sturgis or motorbiking the Baja, Ron loved being in the outdoors with his family and friends. Later in life, Ron and Gayla enjoyed spending extended winters in Cabo, where Ron still ran his law practice. Ron was never known for moderation, so there was never a dull day in his company.
Still practicing law, Ron was proud that people trusted him; it gave him immense satisfaction. Ron enjoyed the unique client base he earned and valued everyone. That solid client base reflected how he put people first and truly cared. His clients included many who had worked with him before returning to school. Ron treated all clients the same, whether company employees or owners. Ron was just as comfortable talking to a judge as he was talking to a labourer in the back alley. Ron often said he enjoyed walking up the back stairs each workday, wondering what that day would bring. Staff were not just staff to Ron, but rather his other family. This often meant a lot of visiting before making his way to his corner office each morning. Ron was a man of his word, which earned him great respect from all who knew him, including members of the legal profession.
Ron and Gayla have two children: son Michael Horrigan, and daughter Kathryn (Kevin) McFarlane, and two grandchildren: Harper and Leo. After marriage and starting a family, Ron’s entire life was centred around his family. They were not part of his life, they were his life. Ron was immensely proud of Michael and Kathryn and who they had become.
He was predeceased by his parents Hellen and Jim. He will be greatly missed by all those whose hearts he touched.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
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Décès pour la Ville: Grande-Prairie, Province: Alberta
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