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Arthur Herbert "Bert" Ralfs

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Arthur Herbert (Bert) Ralfs passed away peacefully on 6 October 2008 at the Veterans Broadmead Lodge in Victoria, BC.

Arthur Herbert "Bert" Ralfs

Sgt Larry Ramore, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Larry Ramore, CD (Ret’d) on 15 February 2024 in The Philippines at the age 60 years. Larry had served with the Canadian Military Engineers for more than 24 years.

Sgt Larry Ramore, CD (Ret’d)

Spr Gordon Glover Ramsay (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Gordon Glover Ramsay (Ret’d) at the Laurentian Site of the Sudbury ON Regional Hospital on 24 December 2002 at the age of 81 years.

Sapper Gordon Glover Ramsey (Ret’d)

Maj Richard George Ratcliffe, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major Richard George Ratcliffe, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, in Victoria, BC on 16 October 2018 at the age of 78.

Maj Richard George Ratcliffe, CD (Ret’d)

Valentine Edward "Val" Rathgeber

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Valentine Edward "Val" Rathgeber of Melville SK peacefully on 26 July 2011.  

Valentine Edward "Val" Rathgeber

Spr Attilio “Ted” Ravanello (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Attilio “Ted” Ravanello (Ret’d) of Albert Bridge, NS at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in  Sydney, NS on 13 February 2008 at the age of 90 years.

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MCpl Dennis Allen Read, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Dennis Allen Read, CD (Ret’d) in the Oromocto (NB) Public Hospital on 14 June 2010 at age 60.

MCpl Dennis Allen Read, CD (Ret’d)

Sgt John 'Jack' Reasbeck (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant John "Jack" Reasbeck (Ret’d) of Espanola on 19 February 2014 at Health Sciences North in Sudbury ON in his 80th year. Jack served in the Canadian Forces for 26 years from 1953 to 1979.

Sgt John (Jack) Reasbeck (Ret'd)

MWO John Laurence Rebbitt, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer John Laurence Rebbitt, CD (Ret’d)  of Calgary AB, on 12 February 2024, at the age of 87 years. John was born in Stretford, England.

MWO John Laurence Rebbitt, CD (Ret’d)

Hugh G. Reber

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Hugh G. Reber of Eaglesham AB on 13 September 2000 at the age of 82 years.

Hugh G. Reber

G. William "Bill" Rector

Deceased:

We regret to advise that G. William "Bill" Rector of Saint John NB died 15 November 2008 in Saint John Regional Hospital at the age of 88 years.

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Spr Ralph Henry Redding

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Ralph Henry Redding on 19 April 2013 with his family by his side in Grand Forks BC.

Spr Ralph Henry Redding

Ken "Red" Redman

Deceased:

Ken (Red) Redman, former RCE Heavy Equipment Operator passed away in Chilliwack on 5 March 2008.

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Lt John Elgin Reesor, MC, PhD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant John Elgin Reesor, MC, PhD surrounded by his family on 3 March 2006 at the Ottawa Heart Institute.

RCE GVIR Badge worn during the Second World War

Capt David Earl Reeves (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain David Earl Reeves (Ret’d) on 30 May 2017 in Windsor, ON at the age of 82 years.

Captain David Earl Reeves (Ret’d)

WO E.L. "Len" Reeves, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer E.L. "Len" Reeves, CD (Ret’d) on 21 April 2019 at Parkwood Hospital, Veterans Wing in London ON in his 89th year. 

WO E.L. "Len" Reeves, CD (Ret’d)

Reginald H. Guilderson

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Reginald H. Guilderson of Parrsboro NS in Amherst NS on 31 May 2004 at the age of 94 years.

Reginald H. Guilderson

Capt Edward Hans Regts (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Edward Hans Regts (Ret’d) of Abbottsford BC on 22  September 2025 at the age of 83 years. 

Capt Joe Reichert, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Joe Reichert, CD on 16 March 2012 in the presence of his family at his home.

Capt Joe Reichert (Ret’d)

MCpl Donald Reiser, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Master Corporal Donald Reiser, CD (Ret’d) at the Comox Valley Senior’s Village in Courtenay BC on 12 May 2022 at the age of 84 years.

Cpl Donald Reiser, CD (Ret’d)

Spr Albert George Renauld (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Albert George Renauld (Ret’d) peacefully after a long illness in Stonewall MB on 3 August 2014 at the age of 94. 

Spr Albert George Renauld (Ret’d)

William Charles "Bill" Rendell

Deceased:

We regret to advise that William Charles "Bill" Rendell passed away at home in Whitehorse on 7 March 2006.

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Cpl Thierry “Rusty” Restoueix, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Thierry “Rusty” Restoueix, CD (Ret’d) in Pembroke General Hospital on 23 July 2023, at the age of 63 years.

Cpl Thierry “Rusty” Restoveix, CD (Ret’d)

CWO F.A. Reynolds (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of CWO F.A. Reynolds, (Ret'd) CD on 1 January 2005 near Ottawa in the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital.

CWO F.A. Reynolds (Ret'd)

Spr Orval Rhude (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Orval Warren Rhude of Colborne ON at the age of 88 years on 9 March 2011 at Bluewater Health Hospital in Sarnia ON.

Spr Orval Warren Rhude (Ret'd)

Paul Joseph Richard, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Paul Joseph Richard, CD, of Moncton, on Sunday, 23 November 2014.

Paul Joseph Richard, CD

Maj Lloyd "Bud" Richards, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major Lloyd "Bud" Richards, CD (Ret'd) on 5 February 2013 at the age of 80 years.

Maj Lloyd `Bud' Richards (Ret`d)

Capt Edwin Forsyth ('Ed') Richardson (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Captain Edwin Forsyth (`Ed`) Richardson (Ret’d) passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus on 28 December 2012.

Capt Edwin Forsyth ('Ed') Richardson (Ret’d)

Hazen Maxwell “Max” Richardson

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Hazen Maxwell “Max” Richardson at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, NB on 31 July 2003 in his 80th year. 

Hazen Maxwell “Max” Richardson

John "Pinky" Richardson

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of John "Pinky" Richardson after a brief illness, on 11 June 2009, at the age of 64 years.

John was a Heavy Equipment Operator who served a full career with the Canadian Military Engineers.

 John "Pinky" Richardson

Robert "Bob" Morley Richardson

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Robert (Bob) Morley Richardson of Calgary who passed away on 14 May 2008 at the age of 86.

Robert "Bob" Morley Richardson

Spr William Michael “Bud” Richardson (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper William Michael “Bud” Richardson (Ret'd) of Petawawa ON, peacefully at home on 13 July 2021 at the age of 95 years. 

William Michael “Bud” Richardson

Pte Jason Rickard

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Private Jason Rickard as a result of a motor vehicle accident on 8 September 2011 near Stonecliffe, ON.

Spr Jason Rickard

Capt Alfred "Alfie" Ricketts (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the passing of Captain Alfred Lawrence Ricketts (Retired) on 12 November 2007 in his 90th year.

Capt Alfred "Alfie" Ricketts (Ret'd)

Albert F. Rieder

Deceased:

 We regret to advise of the death of Albert F. Rieder, in Windthorst, SK on 19 May 2015 at the age of 94 years.

Albert F. Rieder

Lloyd Riedlinger

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lloyd Riedlinger of Drayton Valley AB on 29 April 2019 at age 78 years. Lloyd served a full career in the Canadian Forces as a Firefighter.

Lloyd Riedlinger

Cpl Joseph L. Rieu (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Joseph L. Rieu (Ret’d) of Valleyview, AB on 17 August 2014 at the age of 96 years.

Corporal Joseph L. Rieu (Ret’d)

Spr Carl Frederick Riggs (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Carl Frederick Riggs, age 75, passed away on 31 October 2010 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, PEI .

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Cpl Earle “Bruce” Riggs (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Earle “Bruce” Riggs (Ret’d) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown PEI, on 1 February 2015 at the age of 81 years.

Cpl Earle “Bruce” Riggs (Ret'd)

WO James Robert Ripley, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer James Robert Ripley, CD (Ret'd) peacefully, in the Royal Jubilee Hospital on 2 August 2001.

WO James Robert Ripley, CD (Ret'd)

Joseph Lucien "Uncle Johnny" Rivard

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Joseph Lucien Rivard, CD of Calgary, AB on 29 July 2017 at the age of 88 years.

Joseph Lucien Rivard, CD

Serge Rivard

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Mr Serge Rivard on 14 November 2012 after a short battle with cancer.

Serge Rivard

LAC Brian Harvey Robbins (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Leading Aircraftman Brian Harvey Robbins (Ret'd), a resident of the Age Care Midnapore Home in Calgary AB, on 6 March 2022 at the age of 79 years. 

LAC Brian Harvey Robbins (Ret'd)

John Robert "Bob" Dickson

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of John Robert "Bob" Dickson peacefully on 23 August 2005 at the Good Samaritan Care Centre in Stony Plain, AB at the age of 86.

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Cpl Jean-François “JF” Roberto

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Jean-François “JF” Roberto, by accident, on Saturday, 29 July 2017 at the age of 42.

Cpl Jean-François “JF” Roberto

Pte Charles Angus Roberts (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Private Charles "Charlie" Angus Roberts (Ret’d) on 10 November 2017 just shy of his 60th birthday.

Pte Charles Angus Roberts (Ret’d)

MCpl David E. Roberts (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the accidental death of Master Corporal David E. Roberts (Ret'd) on 9 March 2009 at the age of 54 as the result of fire on his property near the community of Smoky Lake, AB.

MCpl David E. Roberts (Ret'd)

Sgt Ronald Roberts (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Sergeant Ronald Roberts passed away from a heart attack on 10 January 2002.

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