Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
Stanley Hickle
1947 – 2025
Stan is remembered by his wife Trish, his children Ryan (Nancy) and their kids Cody (Emily), Brailey (Madeline), Koaye (Carson), bonus granddaughter Kyha, Reid, and Trey; Joann (Darren) and their daughters Paige and Kensey; Janyne (Chad) and their children Quaid (Christina), Tory, and Kemery; Rena (Jay) and their children Londyn, Cash, and Holt; Dayce (Jaclyn) and their children Lauryn and Koen, as well as his great-grandchildren Colter, Lisa, Aviley, and Paisley and the numerous “extras” he was a surrogate poppa to. Stan is survived by his brother Gary (Sharon), sister-in-law Donna Hickle and sister Betty (Herb) Bossert.
Stan is remembered by his wife Trish, his children Ryan (Nancy) and their kids Cody (Emily), Brailey (Madeline), Koaye (Carson), bonus granddaughter Kyha, Reid, and Trey; Joann (Darren) and their daughters Paige and Kensey; Janyne (Chad) and their children Quaid (Christina), Tory, and Kemery; Rena (Jay) and their children Londyn, Cash, and Holt; Dayce (Jaclyn) and their children Lauryn and Koen, as well as his great-grandchildren Colter, Lisa, Aviley, and Paisley and the numerous “extras” he was a surrogate poppa to. Stan is survived by his brother Gary (Sharon), sister-in-law Donna Hickle and sister Betty (Herb) Bossert.
He is predeceased by siblings Marlene and Ray and his grandson Burke.
Stanley Ralph Hickle was born on July 18, 1947, in Hanna, Alberta, to Ralph and Luelle Hickle. He spent most of his life on the family ranch in Roselynn, Alberta, before retiring to Lethbridge in 2016. In his youth, Stan attended Olds College, where he met his wife of 53 years, Patricia (Trish). He graduated as an agricultural mechanic and later enrolled in a heavy-duty mechanic program at SAIT. This education served him well in the oil and gas industry, at the local coal mine, Special Areas and throughout his life in farming and ranching. In later years, Stan worked as a fuel delivery driver for UFA, and he also became the go-to troubleshooter for his grandchildren.
Family meant everything to Stan, and he cherished the time spent with his loved ones, especially his grandchildren. During a midlife crisis, he developed a passion for travel and motorbiking. Any opportunity for a road trip was seized, as he travelled from one end of Canada to the other and ventured south to Mexico and as far north as Alaska. Stan made friends wherever he went and always took the time to stop and visit along the way.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. with Father William Monis and Father Roque Pereira concelebrating.
Stan will be laid to rest in Claresholm Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities – Calgary (rmhcalberta.org) or to a charity of one’s choice.
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Stan Hickle always conducted himself and his interactions with others with a quiet dignity that led to often-memorable shared conversations. Stan shared an interest in family history and the technological changes that occurred in the lives of our shared predecessors across the past 50 plus years, both in the agricultural industry and our broader lives over this period. At the same time, Stan demonstrated a love of travel and novel means of transportation with the Spyder that he drove across much of Canada and the United States. He was both a hard-worker and an innovative farmer and traveler, with a wonderful disposition at all times. He is missed by all who knew him.
Dear Trish, I am thinking of you as you say a final farewell to Stan this weekend. I only met him a few times but they were positive experiences. I especially remember the conversation we three had on your doorstep as I picked up The Totes from you last year. So very many hugs to you.
Our sincere condolences to you Trish and all your families in the loss of Stan. Our hearts go out to you.
Trish and family. Our sincerest condolences on the loss of Stan. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Many good memories with Stan in our younger years.
Dear Trish, Rena and family, I am so sorry to hear of Stan's passing. I know his loss will be mourned deeply and I pray for peace and comfort for all of you. Offering our sincerest condolences.
Dearest Trish, I keep you in my thoughts and heart and prayers. Stan was truly a wonderful man and a gift to all who were blessed to know him.
Dear Trish and family…. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Stan’s presence and smile at church will be greatly missed. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and give you comfort.
We are so sorry to hear of Stan’s passing. He was truly a great guy. Kind and compassionate. Quick to smile and laugh. A good friend, Dad and husband. Cherish your memories. Sending love and prayers. Glenn and Maureen
So sorry for your loss. I was shocked. His smiling face will be missed by all. ❤️