Ryan Oscar Hicks

Ryan Oscar Hicks, age 36, of Sicamous, BC, passed away on February 5th, 2026, in a tragic snowmobile accident in Revelstoke, BC.

Ryan is lovingly survived by his devoted wife of six years, the love of his life and best friend, Angela Hicks, and their precious daughter, Verra, who was his whole world.

Ryan also leaves behind his parents, George and Wanda Hicks of Stony Mountain, MB; his brother Wayne Hicks and sister in-law Darla, along with their children Atlas and Scarlett; his mother in-law Charlene Zimmerman of Brooks, AB; his sister in-law Cindy Hegland (Mike) along with their children Mitchell and Myles; his brother in-law Jeremy Zimmerman and his children Nate and Trae and his sister in-law Christina Fry (Leon) along with their children Caitrin, Gracie, and Jax.

Ryan was predeceased by his grandparents David and Margaret (John) McTaggart, Charlie and Lily Hicks, father in-law Paul Zimmerman, and nephew Mackenzie Hegland.

Ryan was born in Winnipeg and grew up near Stony Mountain, MB. As a boy he spent summers camping with his family at Rushing River and on the road with his dad. He went to school in Stonewall and he was naturally social and loved being around people. He played hockey and spent many evenings snowboarding on the local ski hill.

Ryan’s passions continued throughout his life, and he enjoyed many activities and sports such as golf, surfing, boating, and snowmobiling. Ryan was very charismatic; he had tons of friends and was always the life of the party.

Ryan and Angela shared 16 beautiful years together. They met when they bumped shoulders in passing and it instantly became a soulmate connection, filled with love, adventure, and life’s most meaningful chapters. Six years ago, they were married in Sicamous, BC, where they created their dream home and started crafting their dream lives together.

Ryan began his career in oil and gas in Brooks, Alberta when he and Angela fell in love, he continued to grow into an incredible professional, eventually becoming a Completion’s Consultant contracted through Decca, reaching the top of his career – something we are all so incredibly proud of.

Entrepreneurial at heart Ryan owned and operated three businesses, BC Unlimited, Sic Riderz Rentals, and In The Nature Adventures. Building each business with his passion and vision. He achieved so much in such a short time at a young age. He has left a legacy of hard work, adventure, and inspiration. Angela always told Ryan and everyone throughout the years that Ryan and her dad Paul are the smartest men that she ever knew.

Ryan was a loving husband and father. His greatest accomplishment and joy in life was being Verra’s Daddy.

Ryan’s Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.