Obituary of Ralph Gordon Irving

Ralph Gordon Irving

January 3, 1949 ~ May 3, 2022

Ralph Irving, of Mile 62 Hanson Lake Road, passed away on May 3, 2022 at the Victoria Hospital, Prince Albert, SK, after a lengthy illness.

Ralph was born in Prince Albert, SK and spent the first twenty years at the farm in Alingly, SK.

He took his schooling in Christopher Lake and Prince Albert.  In 1969, Ralph moved to Mile 62 to own/operate the hotel and service station business.  With his then future wife, Sylvia Wiggins, and his mother, Evelyn, they ran this business until it was destroyed by a forest fire in 1995.

Ralph was a friend to many especially to those who appreciated his unique sense of humor. 

Ralph was predeceased by his parents, Keith and Evelyn (nee Neis) Irving; in-laws Ronald Wiggins and Frances (Alexander) Currie; aunt and uncle, Ella (Jim) Milton.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Sylvia (nee Wiggins) Irving; daughter, Jennie (Tylor Fitzpatrick) Irving; grandchildren, Kayla and Ryan; in-laws, William A. (Karen) Wiggins,

Beryl (Rod) Jordan, Dale (Edna) Wiggins, Gladys (Monty) Youb; special buddy (precocious little brother) Harry Wykes; as well as numerous friends, cousins, nieces and nephews.

It was at Ralph’s request that no funeral service be held.   Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray's Funeral Chapel, (306) 922-4729.