Wayne will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was known for his love of family and greatly enjoyed holidays and family meals together. He also loved socializing with family and friends and spending time at the Ranchman’s enjoying their Saturday afternoon jam session. On Sundays, he could regularly be found watching football and cheering on the Miami Dolphins. He was very thankful to have grown up on a farm near Milk River and to have a number of cherished life long friends that he enjoyed spending time with. He enjoyed trips to Sweetgrass, Montana, where he met his loving wife, Phyllis. He loved attending the Garber family reunions and having fun at Bonanza Days. Wayne took pride in his excellent accounting work. He had a long and fulfilling career as a Credit Manager with New Holland, that brought him to many dealerships and farms all over Western Canada, where he made many meaningful friendships.

Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Stacey (Perry) Hunchak and granddaughters Ashley and Allison. Wayne will also be fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Lorraine Bruyckere, his sister-in-law Peggy (Jim) Gilmour, brother-in-law Dave (Judith) Cassidy and brother-in-law Norm Krueger. Wayne will also be forever remembered by his nieces and nephews: Dean (Claudia) Bruyckere, Myrna-Jean (Dann) Burroughs, Rick Gilmour, Heather (Barry) Drayton, Sam (Chantelle) Gilmour, Gregory Cassidy, David Cassidy, Sean Cassidy, Will Krueger, and Josh Krueger as well as many great nieces and nephews and extended family. Wayne was predeceased by his loving wife Phyllis, his parents Peter and Frieda Bruyckere, his big brother Lucien Bruyckere, his brother-in-law Ron (Judy) Cassidy and sister-in-law Susie Krueger.

A Celebration of Life for Wayne will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, March 21st, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. Condolences, and memories may be shared and viewed on Wayne’s obituary on their website.