Wayne Christian Hommy was born to Chris and Swea in Hythe, Alberta on Wednesday, November 4th, 1936, the oldest of 5 children. Sadly, Wayne’s Mom contracted TB and died when Wayne was 6 years old. Many members of the Hommy family filled in to help raise him and his siblings, especially Auntie Lena and Uncle Sam Larson.

Wayne spoke fondly of his years in Gimle School, and also attended Pendleton and Goodfare Schools for a time before a final year in Grande Prairie. Eager to begin earning his own money Wayne soon joined the workforce, but did later complete his GED.

Wayne’s work history started early at the age of 9, pumping gas at Humes Garage, later on a thrashing crew for his dad and Uncle Henry and running the ferry on the Pelly River. In his early teens he was employed in the Yukon at Johnson Crossing and at Watson Lake.

In 1956 his thoughts turned to love and on December 12th he married Eileen Tollefsrud at the Anglican Church in Beaverlodge. Wayne purchased a homemade 8’ x 20’ trailer for their first home. The following April Glen joined the family.

Wayne started working for Reading and Bates; there was a little community of families who followed the rigs to various locations creating a lifestyle for which made fond lifetime memories. In February 1959 Eileen and Wayne welcomed a second little boy, Lorne Christian, and later that year he moved the family out to the farm he had grown up on. Wayne and Eileen lost a son, Lars Henry just a few hours after his birth in 1962. Then in August 1964 baby girl Svea Eileen Leane arrived which completed their family.

Wayne worked all over the world in locations like the North Slope, Zama City, Pink Mountain, and even in Africa, spending time in Zaire. He worked on an offshore rig outside of Halifax, and relocated the family to Singapore for a time to work for Bawden Drilling off the coast of Sumatra in the South Java Sea. He endured extreme environments with temps ranging from -60 in the Arctic to 135 F in Africa, but he never complained about the heat because he hated to be cold.

Wayne had always loved to party and alcohol was a problem. On October 8th, 1982 he joined AA. He committed much of his adult life to helping countless people find sobriety and making many lifelong friends along the way. He earnestly believed in God as a higher power greater than himself.

Wayne became a Journeyman Waterwell Driller as a result of the 80’s oil market crash. Now armed with a new occupation and blessed with relentless support and love from Eileen and friends he took on the world.

In 1983 Wayne and Eileen moved back to the farm and became significant sheep ranchers leading him to become very active with the Alberta Lamb Producers Association. To supplement his ranching he also began full-time employment as a Well Operator, which continued until he was 72 years old. He then switched to cattle ranching and spending more time with grandchildren and also devoted time to becoming a top tier Oiler’s fan, going deep-sea fishing, and doing some travelling. He didn’t believe in retirement.

In 2012 Wayne lost the use of his legs due to a spinal abscess and spent many months in hospital. It took time and a lot of hard work, but Wayne did regain the use of his legs and could walk with the help of a walker. Thanks to Eileen and caregivers, he was able to live at home on the farm for another 10 years. Wayne was very creative in finding ways to be productive with his disability and still drove his beloved John Deere!

In 2022 he had a fall that broke his ankle. He never walked again and subsequently moved to Hythe Continuing Care. He really enjoyed his stay there. He enjoyed joking with staff and residents alike and always looked forward to visits from friends and family, including great-grandbabies.

Wayne had a good life full of world-wide adventures made possible by hard work, faith, a positive attitude and love. His favourite place in the world was home, surrounded by family and friends. He loved any social gathering, good food, telling stories and jokes and trying to make people laugh. He was a kind, generous man who loved nothing more than to feed his people!

Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Chris and Swea (Anderson) Hommy, son, Lars Henry, siblings Maxine, Johnny and Franklin, sister-in-law’s Gwen and Linda Hommy, nephew Darell Hommy and great niece Melorie Ray, as well many loved family members from Eileen’s family.

He is survived by Eileen, his wife of over 69 years. She was definitely the love of his life, and he always worked very hard to make her laugh. He flirted with her with a little jig and a “love you,” always with a smile and a wink of his sparkly blue eyes.

He is also survived by his children Glen (Laurie), Lorne (Christa), and Svea (Brian Isherwood), grandchildren Breanne (Terrance Flynn), Katie (Allen Armstrong), Landon, Parker, Kirsten (Brian Clark), Davis (Ashley McDiarmid), Cameron, and Thomas, and great grandchildren David, John, Henry, Aylish, Poppy, and Penelope, as well as his brother Larry (Jean), nieces and nephews Monica, Darren, Andy, Shona, Remona, Leona and their families, as well as the members of the Tollefsrud clan.

The Celebration of Life for Wayne Hommy will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Hythe Legion at 3:30 pm. Wayne loved to feed people and the family is honouring that one last time with a schnitzel supper to follow the service. Wayne loved all desserts, so if you would like to bring your favourite along for the dessert table, you are welcome to do so.

A private family interment for Wayne will take place at a later date.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Hythe Nursing Home Foundation (Hythe Continuing Care), Box 100, Hythe, AB, T0H 2C0.