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MATHONIA: Ralph of Hensall

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MATHONIA: Ralph of Hensall

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 of Hensall, after a courageous, 3-year battle with cancer, in his 59th year.  Beloved husband of Peggy (Hay) Mathonia for 30 years.  Dear father of Rob and Lindsay Mathonia of Hensall, Mandy and Chris Arnold of Hensall, Stacey Mathonia and her fiancé Matt Kerslake  of Hensall, Dustin Mathonia and Brittany Rose of Egmondville, Brooke Mathonia and Evan Hardie of Hensall.  Dear grandfather of Caiden and Cohen.  Beloved son of George Mathonia of Zurich and the late Maria (Hecht) Mathonia (2016), and son-in-law of Gord and Jeanne Hay of Exeter.  Dear brother of Ray and Karen Mathonia, Marianne and Dan McIver, Ken Mathonia, Bernie and Connie Mathonia, Linda and Bill Boyington, Peter and Carolyn Mathonia, and Carmen and Brendan Fernandes. Ralph will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, and the Hay families.  Ralph proudly operated Huron Auto Body for 29 years. 

A gathering will be held at the Hensall Community Centre, 157 Oxford Street West, Hensall on Thursday, February 15th from 5-8 PM.  Cremation with interment St. Boniface Cemetery, Zurich. 

Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation – Jessica’s House would be appreciated by the family. Haskett Funeral Home, Zurich entrusted with arrangements.

MATHONIA: Ralph of Hensall

Condolence Messages

  1. Our sincere condolences are extended to the family of Ralph; a man who had much to offer and left so young. He was always an admirable person you could count on to get the job done; quiet and diligent.
    We were saddened with the news and hope you find eternal happiness in the spirit of his memory.
    Jackie and Jim

  4. Dear Peggy, Rob, Mandy, Stacey, Dustin and Brooke,
    Sorry to hear of your husband and dad’s passing. Thinking of all of you.
    Marg Nicholson

  5. Peggy and the Mathonia family. Sending our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Growing up my Dad (Leon Coolman) and I took many vehicles to Ralph for body work. He was thoughtful, kind, honest and hardworking. Most of all he was a great family man and friend. He will be missed but never forgotten.

  7. Sorry to learn of Ralph’s passing. Was away and unable to attend.
    Ralph was a hard working man and will be missed.

  8. Peggy,Mandy,Rob,Stacey,Dustin,Brooke
    So sorry for the loss of a wonderful
    Husband,father Ralph was such a loving sincere man that always had a smile and always helped when he could.
    Ralph will be greatly missed by many people who share all his wonderful
    memories.
    Prayers for the whole family!
    I’m so sorry l couldn’t attend memorial
    Love Rhonda

  9. Dustin, Brittany (& Mathonia Family),

    So very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Deep condolences, thoughts & prayers are sent your way at this difficult time. Cherish the good times you had together. The photos are beautiful!

    Love & Hugs,
    Aunt Karen

  10. Dustin & Brittany,

    Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.

    Sam Bradica

  11. Our sincere condolences to the Mathonia and Hay families. Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

  12. Our hearts go out to the family members of Ralph; a gentle loving man. May you hold onto the memories he has created in your hearts and know that he loved you whole heartedly.
    Love and prayers.
    Gerard and Vicky

  13. Dear Stacey and Matt and the Mathonia Family-we want to send our condolences & just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you st this difficult time .

  14. Peggy and family: Sorry to hear about Ralph. We’re thinking of you and all your families. He will be missed by a lot of people.

  15. Peggy and Family: So sorry to hear that Ralph lost his battle with cancer. He was so proud of you Peggy, and the family you raised together. Ralph was an honest, hardworking man who passed that on to his family. He always had a smile, and no matter how busy he was, he would stop and chat. He will certainly be missed by every one. His Family was so important to him. Hugs and prayers to all of you.

  16. Our condolences to the Mathonia and Hay families. A lot of good memories never to be forgotten. Sorry we can’t be there to help support you guys throughout this tragic time.

    Miss you guys.

  17. Sending Hugs and love to Peggy, Rob, Stacey, Mandy, Dustin, Brooke and Melanie. I will always remember the fun times! I wish I was closer to send hugs in person! xo

  18. Our deepest condolence to the Hay and Mathonia families. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ralph was a great man and will be missed by many.

  19. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Mathonia family during this difficult time. A remarkable man from a remarkable family. My mother (Joan) and late father (Peter) had many good memories of the Mathonia family. I’m sorry we couldn’t attend memorial service. God Bless

  20. Thinking of you all. Praying you find hope in the midst of sorrow, and comfort in the midst of pain as you treasure the memories you have made.

  22. Thoughts and prayers to the Mathonia and Hay families in your time of mourning …
    Erich & Cheryl Freiter and family…

  24. It’s terrible to hear about your loss and I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family

  25. Our deepest condolences to you and your family Peg for the loss of our friend and neighbour. All of Hensall is mourning with your family at this time!

  27. We would like to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts are with all the Mathonia family.

    Ben and Alaina Stephenson

  28. Peggy and the entire Mathonia family . We send our deepest condolences to you all . Hopefully your wonderful memories will guide you through these difficult time.

  30. Our deepest sympathy to the Mathonia and Hay families.ralph was a great person to know.our thoughts and prayers.

  33. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Peggy and family. Deepest condolences. He will truly be missed.

  34. Peggy and Family,
    We are so very sorry for your loss. Many fond and funny memories we have of Ralph.

    Darrin, Leanne and boys

  35. So sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. He will be missed by many. My thought are with you Peggy at this time.

  38. Dear Peggy & Family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Ralph. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    Jamie & Barb Caldwell

  39. Deepest condolences to you and the family Aunt Peggy.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
    Love and hugs
    Jeffrey, Kim, Alexis, and Alaina

  40. Our sincere condolences to you Peggy and your family. He was so proud of his family and we pray all the memories will keep him forever close to your hearts! We will miss that big smile and his gentle spirit that all of us knew him for.

  41. Rob Lindsay Caden Cowen

    We are so saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. Condolences to the Mathonia
    family he will be truly missed.

    Dave Dianne

  43. Peggy and Family. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
    Thinking of all of you at this time.

    Mark and Judy Cronyn

  44. Sorry for the loss of such a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

  46. To Peggy & your entire family, we extend our most heartfelt condolences in your loss of Ralph. Keeping you all in our thoughts in the difficult days ahead. Brad & Anne

  48. Peggy, Rob & Lindsay, Mandy & Chris, Stacey & Matt, and families:

    It is with sadness that I read of Ralph’s passing. Ralph was a wonderful, super nice guy.
    He was a good man, an honest man, a hard worker, a pleasure to know, a great asset to the community, a truly good friend and above all, a wonderful family man. Fred & I were extremely concerned when we heard of Ralph’s illness. Ralph will definitely be missed by family, friends and the entire community and area.
    You are given an inner strength to get you through this difficult time and many memories to sustain you.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  50. Peggy,Mandy,Rob,Stacey,Dustin and Brooke,

    We are thinking of you all at this difficult time in your lives. We are very saddened and hurt that you are all going through this enormous loss. Although we have only known Ralph for a couple short years we were very blessed and honored to know such a mild mannered family man. Ralph, we promise to take care of your wonderful son who always spoke of you in the highest respect and admiration.

    Condolences and love.

  51. I am so sorry to hear that Ralph lost his battle. A nicer guy you’d never meet. My heart goes out to the family. Ralph will be greatly missed in Hensall. R.I.P.

  53. Peggy and family.please know you are in my special thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Sincerely, Donna O’Brien

  55. Peggy and children and the Mathonia families and Hay families. We are so sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. Know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Cherish all the wonderful memories.

  56. We are sorry to hear this news .. our deepest condolences. Thinking of your entire family Peggy
    Luke & Vaila Baehnisch

  57. Peggy and family:

    So sad to hear of Ralph’s passing. He was a great guy and always so friendly and helpful. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Another good one taken too soon. My condolences and prayers for all.
    Linda Fahner (Reid/Towton)

  58. To all the family, so sorry for your loss he was a fighter for a long time may he rest in peace.

  59. Rob, Lindsay, Caiden, Cohen and the Mathonia Family,

    Our condolences to all of you.
    Sending our thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time.

  60. Peggy and family, our very deepest condolences to all of you. Ralph was an wonderful, kind person and will be missed by all. Keeping you Peggy in my thoughts and prayers.
    Carolyn & Joe

  61. Our hearts are full of sadness. We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Ralph’s family. We will always remember Ralph for his kindness and gentle spirit!! Remembering you in prayer…..keeping you close in thought.

    Patti and Stevie

  62. My deepest condolences Peggy to you and your family. Ralph was such a friendly and hard working man. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.

  63. Ralph was a fighter , so many great memories from years ago . Sending our deepest sympathy to the Mathiona’s and the Hay family our thoughts a prayers are with you all .

  64. Peggy and children, and the entire Mathonia and Hay families: We are so very sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers now and in the difficult days ahead. All of the wonderful comments left by your friends show what a respected and honorable person Ralph was. He has left a great legacy you can all be very proud of. Cherish all of your wonderful memories … Hugs to all. ♥

  65. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
    Our deepest Sympathy
    Alice & Don Masse

  66. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers and you have our deepest condolences. Ralph will be missed by all.
    Sincerely,
    John, Randy and all of us at Easy Building Products

  67. You have my deepest sympathy on your loss of a great guy.
    Just know that I am thinking of you today and the days
    ahead.
    Hugs
    Liz Campbell

  69. My deepest sympathy to all the Mathonia family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  70. I just heard the sad news Peggy and am so sorry for your loss. I know the pain is fresh…but I’m sure time and great memories will get you and your family through the days ahead. Hold each other tight.

  71. Peggy and family, George and family, Gord, Jeanne and family, you have our heartfelt sympathy on Ralph’s passing. He was a nice man. He enjoyed his job. He did excellent work. Cherish your happy memories. May you find comfort from your family. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson and family

  73. Peggy and family,
    Sincere sympathy in your GREAT loss. May God grant peace and comfort during this difficult time. Harv said that Ralph was always easy to deal with. He was a talented man.

  74. Stacey & Matt and the Mathonia Family

    We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, now and in the days ahead.

    Greg & Carrie Parsons
    Cassie, Blair & Cali

  75. So very sad to hear of Ralph’s passing. Ralph will always be remembered as a strong community member of Hensall, a valued friend & mostly a loving husband & father. He will be greatly missed by all.
    Perry Mattson & Trudy Archer

  76. Peggy and Family, our heartfelt condolences go to you all. Ralph was a very special man and will be missed by a whole town. Our thoughts are with you at this hard time in your life. Let your memories and family and friends help you all. You are in our prayers.

  77. Sending our sincere condolences to the Mathonia and Hay families . Our thoughts an prayers are with you. Jayne,Jordan Glenn

  78. Our deepest sympathy to the entire Mathonia family. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of everyone during this difficult time.
    Laurie, Nicole and Michelle Russell

  79. Peggy & Family,

    So very sorry for your loss….Ralph will be missed …………my deepest sympathies go out to you all during this very difficult time

  80. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Ralph will be missed.

    Trevor&Julia Truemner

  82. Peggy & Family

    Sending my sincere condolences to you and your Family at this sad time. Cherish the special memories that each of you hold. He was a strong fighter with the Cancer till the end.. Thinking of you all, hugs❤️

    Cathy

  83. Our deepest condolences to you and your family throughout this trying time. Ralph was an awesome guy and shall always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  84. To the entire Mathonia and Hay Families: Mike and myself would like to send our sincerest
    condolences to all of you at this very sad time. Ralph fought the good fight for 3 years….another one gone way to soon from the area. He surely will be missed.. Thinking of you all and praying….Keep
    all of the good times and memories close to get you through the days,weeks months ahead.

    RIP RALPH

    Mike and Vicki Ducharme

  85. Sending my deepest sympathies to Peggy and the kids. Ralph was a wonderful man. Keeping your family in my thoughts.

  86. Peggy and Family

    Our sincere sympathies to you and your family.
    I always enjoyed chatting with Ralph and he’ll be truly missed in the Hensall community.
    Sending a hug to you all.

  87. Dear Peggy, your family, the families of the Mathiona and Hay’s
    The right words are difficult, always question unanswered, and emotions like never before. So much love he gave, talented like no other, and a thoughtful heart. Memories will always be there for you all,his life lived here wil live on through all of you. Our sincere sympathy, prayers and thoughts!

  88. Thinking of you all and sending our deepest sympathies to your families during these hard times.

  89. Peggy, Rob,Mandy,Stacey,Dustin,Brooke,yr partners,Grandsons & Mathonia & Hay families…We are so saddened for your Loss, the Pillar of yr family. Ralph was a great man, & fought hard. He will be Missed by all who knew him. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. We will Miss him, Hugs to you all! xo

  90. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. Thinking of you and family Peggy.
    Cindy Taylor and George and Judy Parker.

  91. So Sorry to hear of the loss of Ralph Our deepest sympathy Your in our thoughts and prayers

  92. Sending our sincere condolences to the Mathonia and Hay families . We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Ralph was a great guy and will be so missed. You are in our prayers . Love to all.

  93. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. Ralph will be missed by many.

  94. To the entire Mathonia Family…Our deepest condolences are being sent your way. Ralph was a incredible person and a hard worker. We will miss his friendly hellos as we would walk by the shop. Hold the memories close and allow them to lift you through the tough times ahead.

    Scott, Tammy, Chloe and Aiden Harris

  95. Peggy & Family
    So sorry to hear of the loss of such a great man who battled so hard to beat his cancer. You will all be in our hearts and prayers and this very difficult time. He will be missed by everyone in this community.

  96. To ; You Peggy and your family /the Hay /Mathonia families .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

  97. Our thought and prayers are with you all as you try and deal with the loss of such an amazing person! ❤️

  98. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Cherish your memories to help you through this difficult time.
    Wayne, Elaine and Jason

  99. Peggy and Family…….our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this difficult time.
    Regards
    Hugh & Fran McCallum

  100. My sympathy to your family. My boys thought so much of Ralph. Boys and cars. Ralph was a great guy. He will be missed by so many.
    Thinking of you at this time.

  102. Sending our deepest sympathy to the Mathiona’s and the Hay family our thoughts a prayers are with you’s at this very difficult time.

  103. Dear Peggy and Family
    Our deepest sympathy Ralph was a great guy who will be missed
    by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time

  104. Peggy and family
    We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time and wishing you comfort and peace.
    May your fondest memories somehow help you face each new tomrrow.
    And may you find that time continues to lessen your sorrow

  105. So very sorry for your loss..Ralph was a super nice guy!!
    We have lost another wonderful Man!!
    Our sincere Condolences to all of the Family !! He will be greatly missed!

    Ron and Marje Overholt

  106. Peggy & family
    I’m so very saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. Ralph was a remarkable man and will be deeply missed. Thinking of you and your family at this extremely difficult time❤️

  107. Peggy, Mathonia families. My heart is so sad at this loss. While the battle was fought valiantly, our community lost a wonderful member. The pictures made me smile and cry simultaneously…I’m pretty sure I toured in that van and charger too many times to count. He will be sorely missed by all of us, but not as much as your family. Prayers and thoughts to you all…xo

  109. With a heavy heart and tear filled eyes, I send my condolences to all members of the Mathonia and Hay Families..Another sweet man to have loss his life to cancer.. Be assured my prayers will continue for you all that you may have the courage and strength to accept Gods Will.

  111. Our deepest condolences to you Peggy and your children. Ralph was a wonderful man, and will be so missed by many people. Treasure your life moments spent together❤️

  112. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Sorry for your loss.
    Josh and Stephanie Dougall

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