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RON ABLE (RONALD THOMAS HABEL)
Born: Feb 27, 1951
Date of Passing: Feb 13, 2009
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRON ABLE (RONALD THOMAS HABEL) February 27, 1951 February 13, 2009 Veteran radio personality Ron Able died in Winnipeg after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Ron was 57. For the last 12 years Ron, with partner Caroline Hunter, hosted the QX104 Morning Show. Ron's radio career spanned 40 years and took him from Halifax to Vancouver to Montreal, before he settled in Winnipeg in 1984 to become the morning show host on KY58 from 1984-1995. Ron grew up in Montreal but had adopted Winnipeg as his home. He was known in the city for his tireless dedication to charitable causes such as the Children's Hospital, the Canadian Diabetes Association and World Vision. Ron was also an accomplished nature and wildlife photographer and aviation enthusiast. Ron was predeceased by his father, Roland Habel, and is survived by his mother, sisters, brother, nieces and nephews. His family would like to thank all of Ron's incredible friends who have been so supportive during this difficult time. They would also like to thank Dr. Kepron and the nurses and staff at GA4 of the Health Sciences Centre for the compassionate care they provided. Memorial donations may be made to the Zoological Society of Manitoba, the Dick Aldridge Pancreatic Cancer Foundation at the Princess Margaret Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 17, 2009
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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In the mid 1970's I was a teenager and CFRW was the station to listen to for current music and Ron Able was the morning man. He had a hysterically funny segment called "Hello Winnipeg" that he ran for some time where he would phone random people up and not let them know who he was and say outlandish things to get a reaction out of them and then finally tell them they were on the radio. I loved them so much I tape recorded a number of them and found the cassette recently and loved them all over again. I'm so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was an amazing and talented guy. - Posted by: Rick Burfoot (radio listener) on: Dec 05, 2016
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I had the honor of working with Ron 30 years ago at KY-58. He was a giant in the broadcast industry, yet was one of the most down to earth people you could have ever met. Ron was just as funny and approachable off the air as he was on. He and Manny Buzunis were the greatest teachers I had the privilidge to be associated with. What I learned from them was priceless. I am so sorry to learn of Ron's passing, and offer my prayers to his loved ones. - Posted by: Mark Silbermann (Co-Worker) on: Feb 19, 2009
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I was so sorry to learn of Ron's passing. I have grown up listening to his joyful voice over the airwaves for the last 25 years. He has given me so much through music and laughter. We will all miss him so much. To Ron's family and friends my condolences. Thank you Ron for everything. - Posted by: Jackie Towle (Friend) on: Feb 18, 2009