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Ron TABAK Memoriam
September 25, 1953 - December 25, 1984
30 Years Home this Christmas Day.....Son, brother, uncle and special friend to many. Ron was gifted with a powerfully strong yet equally gentle voice and experienced peace when he sang; a beautiful and lasting gift for all to enjoy in his absence.
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129 Entries
Clark Mantei
December 26, 2024
Hi Ron. "HELLO" was the first dong I ever heard of PRISM. it was 1978 and I met you on Dec 5th 1980 on a snowy Friday night in Victoria's memorial Arena. I was 13. That concert to this night is clear as a bell and when u passed 40 years ago this very day my heart fell inside and I felt saddened beyond words. So. your voice lives forever in my ears. I hit play and there you are .... well. drop the stylus anyway. Sending love and peace to your soul. Clarko.
Tina Anderson
December 24, 2024
Can´t believe it´s 40 years tomorrow since you left us. Still think of you always and listen to you singing with Prism. Your voice is with me wherever I go. Merry Christmas to you in heaven. Hugs and Merry Christmas to your family, friends and fans. Ron will never be forgotten.
Paul Garson
December 21, 2023
Wow! 39 years since the lord called you home.Never got to meet you but AL Harlow says if we had we would have been best friends.Missed and thought of fondly.Thoughts and prayers for your family and friends.Cheers brother!
Paul Garson
December 21, 2023
Seeing Prism live @ Kelowna memorial arena during the 'Armageddon' tour.Lifelong fan since.Ron was amazing!
Gayle Hilton
December 21, 2023
Not sure if my entry came through so sending it again... At Christmas I always think of that fateful day in 1984 when Ron was taken away from this world. Always missed but especially at Christmas.
Gayle Hilton
December 21, 2023
This time of the year I always think of Ron and that fateful Christmas in 1984 that took Ron away from this world. Miss him always but especially at Christmas!
Tommy Betts
December 20, 2023
Loved Prisms Music and Ron singing.......he was outstanding including the whole band . One of my favourites growing up Amen
Gayle Hilton
December 12, 2023
Singing on my front porch on Agnes Steet in New Westminster
Gayle Hilton
December 25, 2022
Always think of Ron on Christmas day. Was so lucky to have known this wonderful man... bitter sweet memories on this Christmas day!
Gayle Hilton
December 25, 2022
On Christmas day I always think of Ron. He was a very special person and I was very fortunate to have known him as a friend. Wishing his family peace and love on this Christmas day
Paul Garson
September 26, 2022
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Ron! We miss you!
Gayle
September 25, 2022
Remembering Ron on what would have been his 69th birthday. You are missed throughout the year but especially today.
Ron Van Driel
July 13, 2022
I went to elementary school with Ron and his dad was my PE teacher. A fun note, he wasn’t allowed to sing in the elementary school choir because his voice wasn’t very good because it was changing at the time.
Ron Van Driel
Will Anderson
December 26, 2021
Lead vocals in the best band in the world, the songs will last forever. Thanks Ron-from England
Marc Poirier
December 25, 2021
I was fortunate to have grown up in the perfect era to listen to PRISM his voice was unique the band's sound was impeccable
Prism Rte
December 25, 2021
Time will never eclipse your gift to the world, Ron. We'll celebrate you and your contribution to Canadian music always! On behalf of everyone at Fans of PRISM: The Ron Tabak Era
Dane
January 1, 2021
Your voice was incredible. I learned how to sing , and was extremely inspired by you. To this day, I still am in total awe of your pipes, and listen to you forever through Prism.
Will Anderson
December 16, 2020
R.I.P. RON - Your Music lives on, Inspiring and so Appreciated. Even here in England. A tragic loss to the music world. Thanks for Everything,
Lori
December 15, 2020
Miss your and your beautiful voice.. RIP
Jason Porter
April 2, 2020
I miss you so much..sing every day fo you me Brother.
Elizabeth Miller
March 22, 2020
I've come to appreciate more and more, as the years roll by, the unique sound of PRiSM w. Ron Tabak the voice and the tunes just never get old Thanks for all the memories, Ron ...
Brian Sutherland
March 18, 2020
I was thinking how I didn't know you but how I love your music..more like your voice...I grew up in the 80s and I wish you were still here. You made PRISM.
Steven Godzisz
November 16, 2019
One of Canada's greatest singer song writers and band. We all miss you considerably, as you went away all too soon from us. Your Legacy lives on by your brief contributions to music. Thank you!
Harold
October 1, 2019
been listening to your tunes for over 40 years,and will forever be a fan. thank you so very much!
September 27, 2019
Miss you and your music!!XOXO
Linzy Lunkwist
September 27, 2019
Your voice was a beacon in the darkness of my life; thank you for your gift. You are missed just as much now as ever.
Billie Nash
Billie Nash
September 27, 2019
Life Is A Song,
Love Is The Music,
Rock On,
-Billie Nash
Ron your legacy will always rock on.
Ogi E
September 25, 2019
Happy Birthday Ron! Celebrate large!
Such a treasure lost to the planet but a blessed addition to the higher planes!
Thanx for coming to me in my dreams!
Love and blessings,
O
Clare Proudman
March 25, 2019
Hey, Big Guy...there is no one left in this World to hold me tight; no one in this World to kiss "good night." Sweet Ron, I love you. "Good Night..." XOXO
Clare Proudman
February 25, 2019
Hey, Big Guy...I keep thinking that I'm lonely but it's only missing you inside. I love you, Ron, for now, forever...XOXO
Clare Proudman
February 14, 2019
"I've more than words that I can give you; please let me stay within your heart." Hey, Big Guy, you will always have my heart...XOXO
Clare Proudman
January 25, 2019
Hey Big Guy! You are still alive...in every Sunset; in every Sunrise. Ron, you are Loved too much to ever be forgotten...XOXO
Evangelos Thomadakis
January 22, 2019
Ron you were great. We miss you Pal. See you soon good buddy. You can sing for me live. I missed your show first time around
Evangelos Thomadakis
January 22, 2019
I love the band Prism. Ron was special. I want to light a candle for him in heaven
Clare Proudman
January 21, 2019
Hey, Big Guy! Every day I watch your videos and every day it seems I fall in love with you just a little more than yesterday...XOXO
Wayne Marshall
January 6, 2019
Ron Tabak.......... you were and will always be the voice of Prism. No one can match that however they try. Sadly missed by all your devoted fans. Rest In Peace my friend
Tina Anderson
December 31, 2018
34 years and it still feels like yesterday. Your music keeps me going. ❤
Clare Proudman
December 30, 2018
Hey, Big Guy, what's going on? I try to be strong, Big Guy. Hey, Big Guy, it's been a while; I miss your smile, Big Guy. Hey, Big Guy, can you sing a song; I'll sing along, Big Guy. Hey, Big Guy, I love you and that's no lie, Big Guy...XOXO
Kristine Bergins
December 25, 2018
Ron, your spirit ignites a deep sensory passion and appreciation for the provocative dimensions of your singing voice! As you live on in our hearts and the magic of our imaginations, you transport us back to when you were here on earth -- so, you are here to stay forever! It's your legacy that's the eternal gift at this time of Christmastide givings. I love your voice and performances ... yes I am infatuated and obsessed paying tribute to you as my gift to you and your craft. My intention is to honour your talent and contribution while widening the awareness and discovery of The Ron Tabak Era! May you be resting in peace. Stay precious and angelic in every way that you were and are Ron. I wish your family and friends strength, comfort, and memories that always soothe.
Clare Proudman
December 25, 2018
34 years ago when you were called Home, you did not go alone. My Heart went with you, you see, to keep you company. Rest peacefully, sweet Ron...XOXO
Kristie de Jong
December 14, 2018
Hi Ron: likely you wouldn't remember me if you were still with us but I remember you. And I remember hearing of your passing on Christmas Day so many years ago. And I remember how it rocked my world and as a 10 year old I went back to school talking of your passing to people who did not know of whom I spoke.
You are never far from my thoughts and Sept and Dec are somber months as I remember and reflect on what the world lost (although i never understood the depths of that until I got older), what your family lost and even what I lost small though I was.
Thank you for sharing the gift of your voice and your presence with us. May you continually Rest In Peace my friend. With much love.
Melodie Scoville
December 14, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melodie Scoville
December 13, 2018
Me and Micheal Stelts dreamed that we went to the prism concert at Vancouver we saw Ron Tabak in our dreams
November 25, 2018
Hey, Ron, where are you now? Are you far away from here? I don't think so. I think you're here, making my tears disappear...always loved, never forgotten. XOXO
Clare Proudman
October 25, 2018
"All I'm really trying to say...Is that I seem to need you more each day." Sweet Ron, I seem to love you more each day...XOXO
Clare Proudman
September 20, 2018
September 25, 1953 you came into this World and the World is a much Better place for having had your warm Soul and beautiful Voice touch it. I will always love you and remember you, Ron. See you in my Dreams...XOXO
Paul Garson
September 19, 2018
An early Happy Birthday! Fondly remembered. Rest easy. God Bless
Craig Hygh
September 16, 2018
So sad hes gone have very fond memories of him RIP
alvy morningstar
June 11, 2018
he was one of the. best singers of all time RIP. RON
Dan Ramsay
May 2, 2018
A true tragedy..! unique singing voice and great talent..nice to have a local boy be that significant from the 80s rock scene, great music back then !
K 19
April 2, 2018
My favourite Canadian singer of all time
A truly sad loss
Rediscovering the catalogue as we speak
Always wondered what that '84 reboot would have sounded like
with the original gang in tow
Clare Proudman
February 14, 2018
"Death can not kill what never dies: Love." I love you too much, Ron, to ever forget you...XOXO
Kathy Jarvis-Fuhrman
January 8, 2018
Your music was the sound track to my teenage years. A night to remember, and Armageddon are my all time favorite songs of yours. You are sorley missed. R.I.P.
Taylor Forrester
January 4, 2018
I would have loved to have a "Night to remember" with Ron. He sure looked good in leather. No one comes close to matching his voice. I know he is singing in Heaven. Love T
Clare Proudman
December 25, 2017
Dear Ron, you are loved so very much. Merry Christmas to PRISM and the Tabak family. All the very best for 2018. XO
Francois Beaudoin
November 9, 2017
J ai vu Ron et Prism en première partie de Styx et, je suis devenu fan de leurs chansons ! Good mémories because of you ! thanks a lot !
Tiffany Anderson
September 25, 2017
Happy Birthday Ron! Still thinking of you and missing you. Keep rockin' up there with the angels! Until we meet again.
Tiffany Anderson
September 25, 2017
Happy 64th Ron. Still think about you and miss you every day. <3
Melodie Scoville
August 26, 2017
Ron,I will always remember you.I have 4 of the albums to listen to every night in my sleep,
August 26, 2017
Ron,I dreamed about you singing in heaven and I woke up and my radio played your song Night To Remember
lee soucie
August 7, 2017
awesome I visited his grave couple days ago r.i.p
Randall Johmston
May 22, 2017
I first heard Ron when I was visiting a friend early one summer morning in 1979. He put on See Forever Eyes and I was an instant fan. I saw Prism several times and always wondered what might have been. I actually still have my concert stubs from the Music Hall Theatre in Toronto. Thanks for your music.
Paul Garson
December 26, 2016
Hi Ron. The world is a crazy place now. Condolences to your family and friends. Think of you often. You are missed! God bless!
Clare Proudman
December 25, 2016
"Yes, our lives are better left to chance. We could have missed the pain, but we'd have had to miss the dance..." Loving and remembering you, Ron, on this day and always.
Liam Turner
December 24, 2016
Though I was only 7 months old at the time of his untimely passing His voice preserved forever in discs of vinyl has given me great joy over the years. May he rest well, and may you feel joy in knowing that he touched so many people in a positive way.
Clare Proudman
June 19, 2016
To Ron's Father: Thank you so much for sharing Ron with all of us. He was a wonderful man, sweet and kind. I wish you the very best always, especially on this Father's Day!
Paul Garson
May 9, 2016
A belated Happy Mother's Day to Mrs Tabak. Never met Ron but wish I had. An amazing voice and incredible frontman. A fan forever :)
Clare Proudman
May 8, 2016
To Mrs. Tabak: Thank you so much for bringing Ron into this world. His sweet laugh, his sense of humor and his beautiful voice touch us all. The world is a better place because his warm soul touched it. I hope you have a very happy Mother's Day with all your family. God Bless You...
Clare Proudman
March 27, 2016
To the Tabak Family...may you all have a wonderful Easter and may peace always be with you.
Clare Proudman
February 14, 2016
Every day you walk beside me. Every night I hold you close. May Peace always be with you, your family, your friends and your fans. I love you too much to ever let go...
Clare Proudman
January 1, 2016
Wishing Ron's family and friends a Happy New Year and all the very best for 2016. "Death cannot kill what never dies...Love."
Clare Proudman
December 25, 2015
31 years ago when the Lord called you home, you did not go alone. My heart went with you, you see, to keep you company. Too deeply loved to ever be forgotten...
Phil Nielsen
December 24, 2015
I remember being stunned when I heard what had happened. R I P Bro.
Terry Lacey
December 24, 2015
i only new you for a shot time but those years we had the fun and laugh's will last me a life time
Paul Garson
December 24, 2015
Hard to believe it's been 31 years since the Lord called you home. Warmly remembered and truly missed. Merry Christmas Ron and family. God Bless.
Gayle Hilton
December 24, 2015
Tomorrow I will remember Ron and that awful call I got 31 years ago from my brother telling me Ron passed away. On Christmas day I always think of the wonderful person who left this earth on that fateful day.... sending lots of love and wishes of peace to Ron's family... he will always be remembered on Christmas and throughout the year.
Wade Butler
December 24, 2015
Ron, you made a huge impact on my life and you didn't even know it. You were taken from us far to early. You are sadly missed. Rock on in Heaven brother
September 25, 2015
Remembering Ron on this day of his birth - miss you every day but especially today.
Clare Proudman
September 25, 2015
62 years ago, you fell from a star. You were a wonderful, sweet man with a heart of gold and a voice that made the birds green with envy! You left early but many memories were made. Thank you, Ron, for leaving us your legacy. I love you, I miss you and I remember you...always.
Gayle Hilton
August 25, 2015
To Ron's Family: Ron had a huge impact on my life and I have always remembered him with love throughout the years. Thank you to all of Ron's family for sharing the gift of Ron with so many - he was so very special in so many ways and will always be remembered. Terry-Lynn: You were the one who gave me so much comfort in the time after Ron passed and I will always remember your kindness and thoughtfulness at a time that was so painful for you - it was so very appreciated in so many ways!
Gayle Hilton
August 23, 2015
You blessed my life with your friendship from 1971 until you were taken away. I visit you often at Forest Lawn and miss you more every year. You are always remembered with love.
Mike Todoruk
August 16, 2015
I DO NOT KNOW WHAT DRAWS ME BACK TO THIS BAND WEEK AFTER WEEK. I love their music, and I think it brings me back to my childhood. Ron's passing is so sad, a talent lost way to soon. I wonder what he could be doing now. You were a legend in my eyes, god bless.
Paul Garson
June 22, 2015
Ron; thought about you today for some reason and escaped in the music and your amazing voice. Gave me chills. RIP and God Bless
Clare Proudman
June 21, 2015
To Ron's Dad: Thank you for sharing Ron with us. He was a wonderful man who will always be loved and thought of. Have a very special Father's Day.
Paul Garson
June 8, 2015
Think of you often. Although we never got the chance to meet. God Bless you Ron.
Adrienne Pires
June 6, 2015
Ron's voice inspired me when I first heard him over 30 years ago. I am now Union Counsel.
Melodie Scoville
May 30, 2015
Ron Tabak, I would always remember when I was in preschool. prism started with you and I been your fan forever and ever every night in my sleep I`ve prayed to god to get to you I`ll see you there by your fan Melodie Scoville
Clare Proudman
May 10, 2015
To Mrs. Tabak: Thank you for giving Ron to us. He will always be loved and remembered. A very special happy Mother's Day to you.
Clare Proudman
April 5, 2015
To Ron's family and friends: May the Lord always give you peace and may memories of Ron always warm your hearts.
Al Baker
January 24, 2015
Ron, your voice continues to resonate as one of the finest in Canadian rock history. You have left an enduring legacy and we at Fans of PRISM: The Ron Tabak Era will always aspire to ensure that you are fondly remembered and celebrated for all that you gave to the world. Always missed and forever loved by so many... no matter how much time goes by.
January 4, 2015
Christmas day reminiscing with my brother Ron and my Family about our dear Friend Ron. Going to High School with him, and how he would sing to us and his classmates in the classroom at the lunch hour. Ron was so kind hearted and a all around wonderful man. It truly was "A Night To Remember"
Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory. Ron we truly miss you, but you left us a great legacy in your music.
"Special Friends never leave us. Even though they are gone. They will live in our hearts forever" We love you and your music will live on...
Trudy Ubels, Ron Ubels and Family
In memory of Jeff Ubels (1997) and Gerry Ubels (1984)
Lori Morrison
January 3, 2015
Dear Ron- You live on in your music, listening to Prism puts a smile on my face Thank You for what you have given us.?
Sonya
January 2, 2015
Ron, you are remembered, precious memories forever
Sue Dombrowski
January 1, 2015
Ron, you were taken much too soon. You were a beautiful person with an equally beautiful voice. You brought so much joy to my life and I still miss you greatly. I look forward to the day I will hear you sing again in heaven.
Rick Pidhorodetsky
January 1, 2015
RON TABAK....you were one of a kind...a true Canadian...God gave you a gift to share with us for the little time you were here. Will never forget my first ever concert was PRISM at the Yorkton Agriplex with guests, THE PUMPS...The summer of 1979, during the Yorkton fair...it was the ARMAGEDDON tour...Who knew that just a few short years later you would be COMIN' HOME to be with the Lord. ...R I P RON...gone but never forgotten.
Paul Garson
January 1, 2015
Your voice may be silent but your legacy lives on. God blees you n keep you Ron.
Steve Lichti
January 1, 2015
Ron, from the very first moment I heard your voice, I knew... I knew THAT would be the voice I could never get out of my head. 30 years later that remains true, and I miss you. I hope you are singing amongst the angels... and teaching them a thing or two! :-) I am listening to you as I write... wishing your family and close friends peace at this time of reflection.
Maxine King
January 1, 2015
Always in my memories.
December 31, 2014
Thank you so much for your ongoing support of Ron. Love from his family!!
Tld
Clare Proudman
December 31, 2014
To Ron's family and friends: May you always have the wind at your back. All the very best for 2015.
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