🕯 Bryan Kane lit a candle We have lost a great man and a gentleman. It was with great pleasure to know Ron and work with him back in the Sydney Water days. I have a lot of good memories of those days. And after he left Sydney Water we still kept in touch and had few catch up down at Toongabbie Sports Club with fellow work mates. You will never be...more

🕯 Siobhan Boje lit a candle The Mini Vinnies team of St Michael's met on Monday and during our meeting we talked about Ron. The children remember him for always climbing up ladders to retrieve their handballs from the roof, and said he never even grumbled about it! They also remembered how he would always smile and say hello to them. Our school co...more

🕯 Jess Suazo lit a candle Rest easy Ron. I know how dearly loved you are and how sorely missed you'll be. Sending love to you where ever you are now and may your loved ones carry your memory in their hearts always - taken too soon! Thinking of you all during this deeply sad time xxx

🕯 David Cruickshanks lit a candle Saddened by the news of your loss deepest sympathy David & Joy Cruickshanks

🌷 Marie Akhurst gave a flower My favourite memory though there are many, will always be his labels. He loved to label everything. I loved that he knew how much it made me laugh. I'm so grateful to have known Ron truly an amazing man. Rest in peace.

🕯 Kiera Cross lit a candle While I can't be there to say a formal goodbye to you, I just want you to know how incredibly it amazing it was to know you. You made Christmas's and birthdays fun, you were always the one smiling and cracking a joke, playing in your pool pretending I was a mermaid swimming with dolphins was one of my best childhood memo...more

🕯 Leighton Farrell lit a candle I was privileged to have met you and to have known you in my life. Whilst we will grieve that you have left us we are buoyed by the legacy you and Robyn crested. Your beautiful family and their children your grand kids will stand as your loving memory and what a beautiful tribute that all are to you The gift of...more

🕯 Veronica Salib lit a candle Such an incredibly loving and funny man! Will miss him popping into our learning space of an afternoon with a great big smile and lots of jokes. A refreshing end to any day. May the Lord grant all his loved ones peace and comfort in knowing they have an angel watching over them in heaven ❤️❤️

🕯 Heather Kenny lit a candle I only knew Ron for such a short time - I would have liked to have met him for other reasons. He was such a character that we were able to become friends. His strength was amazing and his sense of family and what is important in life was so wonderful to be a part of. His family adore him and will take him with them al...more

🕯 Frances Collins lit a candle A beautiful caring person with an enchanting smile. My thoughts and prayers are with Robyn Hoogenvest and family. May your treasured memories of your beautiful husband (soul mate), father, opa, sibling, friend and work collegue bring you all comfort today and always. God bless. R.I.P beautiful Ron. xox

🕯 Frances Collins lit a candle A beautiful caring person with an enchanting smile. My thoughts and prayers are with Robyn Hoogenvest and family. May your treasured memories of your beautiful husband (soul mate), father, opa, sibling, friend and work collegue bring you all comfort today and always. God bless. R.I.P beautiful Ron. xox

🕯 Jenni Coope lit a candle Ron was such a loving and easy to get to know man who always loved to chat about family and life. We had an instant connection because Ron is also my dads name. I loved to stop and chat with Ron in the playground or have a tea in the staffroom at school. He was just so loving and down to earth, peaceful and hardworking. ...more

I remember Christmas time, Ron would dress up as Santa, even going to great lengths to climb onto the roof. Our children were amazed that Santa actually came to see them.

🕯 Darren lit a candle Uncle Ron was such a lovely guy. I have nothing but wonderful and fun memories of such a wonderful man. I always felt warmth and joy when i would see him when i was a child and always loved going to Aunty Robyns and Uncle Rons for a lunch and a swim at their beautiful home. He made me feel special and welcomed. My deepes...more

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🕯 Anthony Stanley lit a candle Ron, I chose a green candle.....the colour of your panel van. Yesterday John, Eddy and I went to the Colonial Hotel Werro, and had lunch in your memory. We reminisced old times. You would have joined us if you could, just like we three did recently. Man... we all miss you, the years went too fast. You will be forever...more

My Mate Ron. Ron Hoogenvest (hoogie) Forever my old School Buddy,.... Forever my old Mate....... And mostly....... forever a very dear and sincere friend. ................................................................................................................................................... In our generation....we knew...more

🌷 Anthony Stanley gave a flower Tulip.....for my mate. One sad day my friend.....but many thousands of days of good memories that will last forever. We will raise glasses again my friend......till then Ron, save me a chair for when we gather again.