It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Gregory Boyko of Bergland, Ont., formerly of Winnipeg, Man., on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Ron was born in Winnipeg on Aug. 6, 1948 to the late Bernice and Boris Boyko. He lived and attended school in the Elmwood area of the city.
Ron loved the game of lacrosse and that love for his favourite sport spanned his entire life. He played lacrosse all through his school years and well into his 30s, and had the distinction of playing his favourite sport in the first Canada Games.
Ron made friends wherever he went and he loved attending the golf tournament that took place yearly with all his high school buddies.
Ron had a passion for candy-making for more than 30 years and was well-known for being “The Fudge Guy.” He prided himself on his candy-making abilities and often bragged that his was the best fudge around.
Ron also was known as an avid reader; there rarely was a time he didn’t have his nose buried in a book. He was a regular at the libraries around the district, checking out all of the local history books he could find.
Ron’s partner in crime was his beloved wife of 28 years, Maxine Ruymar (nee Watts). Together, they struck out across Canada attending various shows to showcase their candy products.
Ron and Maxine were inseparable. In the last years, Maxine developed cancer and Ron was her source of never-wavering love, comfort, strength, and support.
Ron will be forever in our hearts as our rock. Husband, father and stepfather, brother, cousin, and friend.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Maxine Ruymar; sons, Ronald Boyko Jr. and Nicholas Boyko; stepchildren, Rhonda Ruymar (Welly Gibson) and Cole Ruymar (Donna); brothers, Terry Boyko and Darrell Boyko (Kady); sister, Susan Boyko (Konrad Leszczynski); as well as countless cousins and friends.
As per Ron’s wishes, cremation already has taken place and there will be no formal funeral service.
A celebration of Ron’s life took place at the Stratton seniors’ centre on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at 1 p.m.
A wake will be held in Winnipeg to celebrate Ron’s life at a later date.
If anyone so wishes, in memoriam donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
RONALD GREGORY BOYKO
