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Passing of UA Local 179 Member Ron Hagel
June 9, 2025 - Ronald Joseph Hagel April 05, 1955 -June 05, 2025 We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Ron Hagel at the age of 70 on Thursday, June 5, ... more ››

Passing of UA Local 179 member Brad Gilchrist
April 28, 2025 - Brad Gilchrist February 14, 1975 - April 18, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brad Gilchrist, a devoted family ... more ››

Passing of UA Local 179 member Orest Gulka
March 31, 2025 - Orest Gulka It is with great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Orest Gulka on March 13, 2025. Orest is lovingly remembered by Anne, his wife of ... more ››

Passing of UA Local 179 member Michael Pylychaty
March 27, 2025 - Pylychaty, Michael It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father and stepfather, Michael Pylychaty on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. Mike ... more ››

Passing of UA Local 179 member Dieter Legien
March 14, 2025 - Dieter Klaus Walter Legien Obituary Dieter was born in East Germany at the start of the Second ... more ››

Passing of UA Local 179 member Leonard Eyahpaise
March 10, 2025 - Leonard Eyahpaise Obituary October 1, 1942 - March 7, 2025 82 ... more ››

Passing of UA Local 179 Member Wilfred Windecker
February 28, 2025 - Wilfred WindeckerJanuary 21, 1952 ~ January 31, 2025 (age ... more ››

Passing of UA Local 179 Member Jeff Blair
January 28, 2025 - Jeff Blair Obituary Jeff Blair passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025 with his family by his side at the age of 75 years. He was predeceased ... more ››

Passing of UA Local 179 Member Irvin Krushelnicki
January 27, 2025 - Irvin Krushelnicki 1949 - 2025 It is with great sadness ... more ››

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Passing of UA Local 179 Member Ron Hagel

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