BAKER, Ronald Wallace Baker

It is with great sadness we advised of the passing of our dear Elder Ronald Wallace Baker, affectionately known as ‘Red’. Ron was born in Vancouver to his late Mother Emily (nee Rivers) and late Father Chief Simon Baker. He grew up and resided on Capilano Indian Reserve No. 5 X̱wemelch’stn and passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by the love of family and friends. He attended Capilano Elementary, Norgate Community, Hamilton Secondary, and Delbrook High Schools. Ron worked for many years at Western Stevedore as a Longshoreman, owned and operated a cruise business with his 60-foot yacht Kap Salish as well as a Moped shop in Kihei, Maui. He also had a few side gigs as a vacuum salesman, newspaper delivery person, a caddy and occasionally worked in Khot-La-Cha Art Gallery and Gift Shop for his mom Emily. He proudly believed a man should never be without a job. Ronald loved to travel the world, he cruised the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, and travelled to Asia, South America, New Zealand, and Los Angeles. Ronald will be remembered for his many grand entries at Squamish Nation Powwows where he proudly promoted culture as his late Father Simon had taught him at a very young age. Ronald recalled the first Powwows here at Squamish Nation when with his siblings and cousins prepared over 500 poles that were to be used for Tee Pees for visitors.

Ron is survived by and will be dearly missed by his loving Sons Todd Jason Baker and Jesse Jay Chad Baker – Lexwelácha; Grandchildren Jaeda Gar Yan Baker, Caitlynn Jeannette Salsman, Azaria Ned, Beau Presley C. Baker, Jessica Paige Emily Baker, Skyler Scott Tizya-Baker, Madison Chenille Baker, Devlin Reid Hilliard; and Great Grand Children Kasen Taylor Blaine Baker, Kenzie Raine Emilee Baker, Riley James Winston Baker, Emery Beau Lindy Baker; siblings Priscilla Jean Padlosky, Pauline Eleanor Spence, ‘Setásenat’, Nancy Irene Nightingale, ‘Kitáliya’, Faye Rosemary Halls, ‘Yeltsílewet’, Charles Victor Baker, ‘Chilym’; and Special Friends Marlene Baker and Robin Lay. Following a meeting with family, the following arrangements have been made:

Prayers Service: Chief Joe Mathias Centre

100 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Viewing: 6:00 pm

Service: 7:00 pm

Daybreak Service: Chief Joe Mathias Centre

In Keeping with our traditions

Funeral Service: Chief Joe Mathias Centre

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Viewing: 9:00 am

Service: 10:00 am

Cremation: Immediately Following Service

Luncheon: Chief Joe Mathias Centre

Immediately Following Service