1936 - 2024
Wayne was born in Kenora, Ontario, at his maternal grandparents' house at 806 4th Avenue South, to Ester (Anderson) Ongman and Ragnar Ongman.
Wayne passed away at Sun Pointe Village, Kelowna, BC. Predeceased by his mother Ester on September 29th, 1949, and his father Ragnar on May 20th, 1962.
His son and only child, Lance Ongman, died on December 25, 1982.
Wayne was raised, schooled and worked in Kenora until 1970 when he moved to Kelowna and resided there until his death. He was active in and with the vintage car hobby. Wayne was best known for his "love affair" with ducks and geese. He raised some of them in his home and "had coffee" with them every morning.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Lake of the Woods Cemetery in Kenora, Ontario, where his beloved son is buried.
Condolences and memories can be shared with the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com.
Published in the Prince George Citizen on October 3, 2024.
