Obituary of R. Murray Hicks
R. Murray Hicks
R. Murray Hicks passed away peacefully with Helen by his side at Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the age of 88 years.
Murray will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Helen of over 45 years; daughter, Nicole Hicks and her children, Tyler (Rachel) Garden and their son, Jace, Haley Garden (Jesse) and Gavin Garden (Chelsey); daughter, Sheri (Randy) Stephanchew and their children, Riley Stephanchew (Garret) and Reed Stephanchew; Murray’s sister, Myrna Dring; sister-in-law, Isabelle Hicks and his twin cousin, Mel Hicks. Murray will also be remembered by Helen’s family, Don (Sylvia) Kostiw, Marian (Dan) Holukoff, Joyce (Jerry) Zaruk, Leonard (Jan) Kostiw, Jack (Lori) Kostiw as well as many nieces and nephews. Murray was predeceased by his parents, Alymer and Alice Hicks; brother, Ross Hicks; brother-in-law, Ray Dring and Helen’s parents, Bill and Mary Kostiw.
As per Murray’s wishes, a private funeral with family and close friends will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Murray may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 457 9th Street, Brandon, MR, R7A 4A9 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2B7.
