Russell is survived by his beloved wife Mary Jane Hackman of 58 years.

He is the father of five children. Russell (Dean) Hackman of Red Deer, AB. Janice Hackman (Don) of Coalhurst, AB. Grandson Jordan Hackman-Schaber (Rebecca) of Lethbridge, AB. Tammy Bichai (Ed) of Lethbridge, AB. Grandchildren Jessica Bichai (Graham) of Lethbridge, AB. Christopher Bichai of Lethbridge, AB. Great-grandsons Logan and Liam Bichai, and David Hackman of Vernon, BC.

Russell was predeceased by Kenneth Hackman (son) of Maple Ridge, BC. Betty McNeely (sister) of Merritt, BC.

Russell was born and raised in Vernon, BC on December 11, 1945 to Alexander and Doris Hackman.

Laid to rest at a date to be announced in Vernon, BC.