With heartfelt disappointment, the household of Ron Ongaro announce his peaceable passing on Monday, January 27, 2025 following a quick battle with pancreatic most cancers. Ron was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, good friend, neighbour and actually good man.
Ron was born on July 19, 1965 to Germano and Alma Ongaro, the second of 4 youngsters. Following commencement from Selkirk Excessive Faculty, Ron commenced employment with Laine and Fairbairn the place he obtained his Class “A” Mechanic’s Licence. He subsequently began his personal firm, servicing heating and air con in heavy tools. He loved the relationships developed with suppliers, clients and contractors, lots of whom turned good mates. It didn’t matter the time of day, if he was in vary, he would reply the decision or textual content; from his truck, his boat and for the final three months, his hospital mattress.
He married Lori-Ann Marshalok on October 1, 1988 and collectively they raised two stunning daughters, Emily and Zoe. He was a proud and loving lady dad supporting his daughters in all their endeavours. Many hours had been spent in hockey arenas and gymnasiums, fostering new friendships alongside the way in which. When his ladies actually wished a pet, we gifted Ron a Portuguese Water Canine for his fortieth birthday. Ron lastly had one other male in the home and Oscar was finest furry companion for our household. The door was at all times open to all the ladies’ mates and if rides had been required, Ron was out there to chauffeur.
Cherished recollections had been made on match weekends, tenting journeys and household holidays. He was terribly pleased with each his daughters and equally pleased with the companions they selected. A street journey to the Indy 500 with Emily and Cameron and a kitchen renovation undertaking with Zoe and Nick had been loved simply previous to his most cancers analysis. He admired his daughters for his or her achievements, dedication to no matter they undertook and their wanderlust.
In his spare time, Ron loved fishing with family and friends on Lake Superior and Lake Nipigon and looking at Deadhorse. Extra lately he loved snowmobiling and volunteering with Thunder Bay Journey Trails, the place he made new mates and hoped to spend extra time. He was beforehand a member of the Canadian Ski Patrol and coach, referee and govt member with Thunder Bay Ladies’s Hockey Affiliation.
Ron is survived by his spouse of 36 years, Lori-Ann; daughters Emily (Cameron Greer) and Zoe (Nick Harding); siblings, Rick and Kathy Ongaro, Cathy and John Jelaca and John and Susan Ongaro. His mother-in-law, Mary-Ann Marshalok, brother-in-law, Rob and Daybreak Marshalok and sister-in-law, Tracey and Kyle Vescio. Ron was a fun-loving, top-tier uncle to nieces and nephews, Kimberly (Jesse), Amy, Matthew, Justin (Maggie), Taryn (Peytin), Katie, Jacquelyn (Adam), Carsyn, Kayla, Megan, Bentley, Alli (Jesse), Sarah (Brady), Nick (Julia and Reece) and Jessica (Hayden).
He was predeceased by his mother and father, Germano (1988), Alma (2021) and father-in-law, Bob Marshalok (2022).
For somebody who labored laborious and lived a really energetic life, Ron accepted his most cancers analysis with grace and humility. We’re grateful for the love and kindness of our household, mates, co-workers and neighbours throughout this tough time. Our household extends heartfelt gratitude to the Inside Medication, Oncology, Interventional Radiology and Palliative Care groups and all of the workers of 1A at TBRHSC for the skilled and compassionate care offered to Ron over the past three months.
A celebration of life shall be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:30 pm on the Italian Cultural Centre, with phrases of remembrance at 2:15 pm. Ought to household and mates so need, donations to PRO Children, Dew Drop Inn or Thunder Bay Regional Well being Sciences Centre Basis could be drastically appreciated.
Ron, dad, we love you and can miss you at all times and ceaselessly.
Thanks for at all times taking good care of us.
Condolences could also be made by way of www.nwfainc.com
