It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Corporal Raymond Hebert, who lost his battle to brain cancer at the age of 45, on November 13th at 12:45pm.
Ray was the loving father of three beautiful children; 13 year old Alice Hebert, and his 18 year old twins Heather and Ben Hebert. It was with great joy that he was able to see his oldest 2 children graduate in May, and it is with great sadness that he will be unable to do the same for his youngest.
He shared with his son a truly kind heart, a playful spirit and an unrelenting attention to detail in every project he undertook.
With his eldest daughter, he shared a passion for nature and spent hours capturing the beauty of the world and everything in it with stunning photographs.
His youngest daughter reflects his witty sense of humour and remarkable compassion for others.
His enthusiasm and childlike joy for life is shared with his wife, Kate Hebert.
Ray met his wife Kate at Kelly Road Secondary School in 1996 when they were only 14 and 16 years old. They were married in 2005 and they celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary this summer on July 23rd. It is with great sadness that Kate will be unable to share the rest of her life with Ray.
In September 2005, Ray joined the Edmonton City Police Force. After discovering that he was to become a father of twins, Ray pursued a career with the RCMP. He became a RCMP Constable in February 2007. His first posting was general duty in Prince George BC. In September 2012, Ray transferred to Kamloops and continued his work on general duty, genuinely committed to his community. In January, 2014 Ray found his passion in the RCMP as a Forensic Identification Specialist as well as a certified drone operator. Ray was promoted to Corporal in April 2015.
Ray felt deep gratitude for the care and support he was given from his RCMP family, and for the love and friendship he received from his Forensic Identification team. Ray served his family, his friends his coworkers and his church by going above and beyond in everything that he did.
Ray is survived by his loving parents Karen and Martin Hebert. He will be forever missed by his older brother Adrian Hebert, Stephanie Hebert and niece Jyelle Hebert. He will be missed like a son by his in-law parents, Deanna and Dave Fayle, and like a brother by his sister-in-law Heather (and Nathan) Harrer, and brother-in-law James (Robin and Chloe) Fayle.
Ray touched the lives of everyone that he met, and his memory will be held in all of our hearts forever.
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13 Tributes
My condolences to the Hebert family.
Memories of Raymond date back to when we were young kids and multiple family gatherings. He always had a great sense of humor and was a joy to be around.
Raymond will be deeply missed.
the words that best describe Ray Hebert are humble, trustworthy, loyal, compassionate, fun amd witty. I had the pleasure of working with Ray on the watch when he arrived in Kamloops. I was saddened to hear of Ray’s early passing. He will be missed… Condolences, thoughts and prayers to family, friends and acquaintances. Brian O’C
Our condolences to Kate, Heather, Ben and Alice.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Martin and Karen, our virtual hugs and sincerest sympathies to you both for your great loss. We are here for you.
I am deeply saddened to hear of Ray’s passing. I got to know him on a professional level and can say that he excelled in his work with the RCMP. His passing comes as a shock; my deepest condolences to Ray’s family and loved ones.
Frank Caputo, MP
Dear Karen and Martin
My condolences and prayers go out to you
and all your family on the passing of
Raymond. I know that the loss of Ray is
Heartbreaking but may our Lord and the
memories you shared with Ray bring you
comfort.
Kate, i share your grief as i lost my dear husband in May,may you find comfort in your faith, your family and friends .such a lovely tribute to a young life well lived. God be with you. Ruth Thielmann, a friend of Karen, your mother in law.
My condolences and prayers for you and your children during this time. Know one day you will all be together again, someday, just not yet. May he live on in your children and in your heart until the day you are reunited again. Prayers and positivity to your family.
Heartfelt condolences to Ray’s family and friends. I worked with him in the Kamloops office, he was a great person and member. Ray always had a quick smile, and his positivity was felt all around him.
Words cannot express what a huge loss this is for the world. Ray was an absolute joy to work with with one of the kindest souls out there. Deepest and most sincere condolences to his family.
I worked with Ray in PG. Nothing but good things to say about him. a good man gone too soon. My condolences to his friends and family.
Our condolences to Raymond’s wife and children.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.I didn’t know Raymond but did know his parents Karen,Marten I grew up with Karen in Pineview and visited often.So sorry to hear this your heart has to be broken.Thoughts and prayers with you also
Rest easy Ray…. Taken too soon. Condolences to family, friends and comrades.
So sorry for your family’s loss, our thoughts and prayers are with your family