Rowena Marie Hays Obituary

The passing of Rowena Marie Hays in Vermilion, Alberta leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 17, 2025 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rowena Marie Hays to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Roy Hays; her grandson Jason Reid; her parents, Ivan Galloway and Grace Galloway; and her sisters, Muriel and Yvonne.

She is survived by: her children, Barbara Tusikov (Peter), Bill Hays, Dennice Reid (Melvin), Jim Hays (Elaine) and Bob Hays (Jen); her grandchildren, Natasha (Blaine), Katrina (John), Maria, Rowena, Barbara, Sandee (Randy), Alison (Mornay), Leslie (Rohn) and Jillian; her great grandchildren, Tiago, Iliana, Reid (Athena), Lanae, Aaron, Christian, Dusty and Rocky; her sisters, Pat Galloway, Shirley Nielson and Marj Hoogenradd (John); and her close friends, Frances, John Whelan and Shirley Ramage. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to Friends of Vermilion Health Centre or charity of choice.