He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy; daughters, Bonnie (Dean), Shelley (Andrew), and Tracy (Terry); grandchildren, Angela (Graham), Danny (Courtney), Stewart, Mark, Allie (Gloir) and Julie (Noah); great-grandchildren, Archer, Brooke, and Ember; brother, Harold (Peggy); sister-in-law, Betty; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He is predeceased by his sister, Esther (Ewald); brothers, Alfred and Vern (Loretta; sister-in-law, Alice (August); parents, Peter and Emilie; and parents-in-law, Fred and May Altmiks.
Ray grew up in the Josephburg area, and lived his married life in Fort Saskatchewan, working as an accountant at Sherritt for 38 years. He always enjoyed spending time with family, going to coffee with friends, travelling, time at the lake, and fishing.
Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at 11am on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Fort Saskatchewan.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ray can be made to the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital Foundation, or charity of one's choice.
