Ronald (Ron) Charles Houghton
Obituary
Passed on
Ronald (Ron) Charles Houghton passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at the age of 81.
Ron was born on January 7, 1945, in Stonewall, Manitoba, the son of Vera Houghton, née Becker and Charles Houghton. He was predeceased by his parents.
Ron is survived by his sister Diane (Bob) James; his daughter Lee (Jim) Houghton Stewart; his son Jason Houghton; his two grandchildren, Gillian and Braeden Houghton; and his nephew Garth James and niece Susan James.
Ron was employed by Standard Aero for approximately 20 years, while also spending evenings and weekends running the family farm alongside his brother-in-law, Bob. Later he started a bookkeeping business which he operated for many years until his retirement approximately two years ago.
As a young adult, Ron obtained his private pilot’s licence and fondly recalled the many adventures he had flying his Tailorcraft airplane. Aviation remained close to his heart throughout his life and he shared a special bond with his grandson Braeden who in recent years earned his own pilot’s licence — a source of great pride for Ron.
Born into a musical family, Ron took up the banjo as a teenager and enjoyed playing music from that era. He also enjoyed fishing and football, and was happiest when sharing good food and conversation. A kind and generous man, Ron sponsored immigrant families, took in countless rescue animals, and loved hosting dinner parties. He never missed a birthday and always made time to stop in on the people he cared about, no matter how busy life became.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Grassmere United Church, (3017E Road 74 N, R.M. of Rockwood).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in memory of Ron to the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter by calling (204) 832-7387.
Ron’s quiet strength and love for his family will not be forgotten.
Comments
So sad to hear about Ron. Even after 41 years, I still remember him as a genuinely kind and thoughtful person. I worked with him in inventory at Standard Aero as a summer student back in 1985. When budget cuts meant they had to let me go for the last two weeks of August, he felt bad about it and gave me his “Sales Meeting April 24–30, 1985” clipboard with his name on it. I still have it to this day. He will be missed.
BRUCE MACCUTCHEON
To Diane and Bob, and family, our sincere sympathy on the passing of Ron. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Anne Cramb Gwen and Gordon Thompson
Anne Cramb
To Jason and Lee and family, We are sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Ron was a gentle soul. Sincerely, John and Lynne Cook. Crestview United Church
Lynne
Diane,Bob and families, Sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Diane. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. Sincerely, Dean and Donna Couvier
Dean and Donna Couvier
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