October 25, 2011 - Raymond Ooms Passes
(October 5, 1934 - October 25, 2011)
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October 25, 2011 - Raymond Ooms Passes
(October 5, 1934 - October 25, 2011)
Raymond Ooms sadly passed away in Regina, SK on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
with family present. He is survived by his loving wife Annette, daughters
Sandra (Steven) Reid of Crossfield, AB and Cindy (Kevin) Scobie of Estevan,
son Donovon (Jennifer) Harsch of Chamberlain, sister Elva (Don) Riel, as
well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and
friends.
Ray worked for 35 years at Sasktel and enjoyed many hobbies and sports
including harness racing. He and wife Annette were members of the
Saskatchewan Standardbred Horsemen's Association, raced and bred horses
successfully in the Regina area for many years.
A memorial service will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East,
Regina, SK on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Derek
Nicholls officiating. Interment will follow the service. Donations in
memory of Ray may be made to Wascana Grace Hospice, 50 Angus Road, Regina,
SK S4R 8P6. Family and friends are invited to sign the online obituary and
tributes page at www.reginamemorial.ca.
Please join the Saskatchewan Standardbred Horsemen's Association along with
Standardbred in offering condolences to the friends and family of Raymond
Ooms.