Ronald Edward Hunkin

Ron was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Beresford and Olive Hunkin (Dornan). In 1965, at the age of 31, he and his wife Sheila made the move to California. Ron maintained a career in the telecommunications industry, starting at Canadian Bell, and moving on to Bell Telephone, Pacific Bell and ultimately AT&T, where he retired from in the mid 80’s.

Ron and Sheila raised their family in Southern California where they enjoyed camping across the Western states, volunteering and coaching their children’s sports programs, and being exceptional role models for their kids. Upon retirement, Ron and Sheila lived in several states including Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas, before eventually returning to California. While in Colorado, Ron volunteered with the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue, taking great pride in the work he did there.

Ron enjoyed playing and watching hockey, watching baseball, listening to old time radio shows, flying RC planes, target shooting, eating good fish and chips, and spending time with his family.

Ron is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sheila; children Matthew and Sharon and husband Tony; and grandsons Colin, Luke, and Kyle.