Thursday, September 1, 2022
My heartfelt condolences to Bernice and all the Komar family. I recall very fondly my days of teaching at Ron’s music schools in the north end of Winnipeg; one school located at Aberdeen and Arlington and the other at Aberdeen and McPhillips. Of course accordion was THE major attraction (what north end boy didn’t play accordion in the 60’s?), and my brother Greg was one of Ron’s accordion students. I was fortunate enough to be brought on board to teach piano, on a lovely Mason & Risch piano that had the richest sound! Ron was very kind and supportive of bringing in piano to the school, and I recall the annual recitals at the Winnipeg Auditorium hosted by Len Andre. Ron and Bernice were so kind to the staff of the school and I recall the Christmas party they hosted in their home in their incredible new rec room that was the envy of everybody. Bernice, I remember your sewing room that was to die for! What I remember most about Ron was his kindness, his love of music, his love for his family, and he was always smiling! I read an earlier tribute from someone who is 74 and living on Vancouver Island. I am 69 and living in Port Moody, BC, which attests to Ron’s legacy being honoured all across Canada. To Bernice and family, I extend my most heartfelt condolences.
