Wayne Moen
"Never been better"
Wayne ended his years-long journey with pain on August 3rd, 2024 at the age of 76. Grieving his loss are his best friend and wife of 48 years, Judith, and his beloved son and partner, Morgan.
Also surviving him are sisters Valerie, Lorraine, Gayle, and Donna, brothers Bert and Ivor, and their families; and brother-in-law Gary.
Over much of his 50 year career in real estate (for which he was recognized this past Spring), Wayne was highly involved at the local, provincial, and national levels. He served as president of the Realtor's Association of Edmonton (1995), the Alberta Real Estate Association (2004), and the Canadian Real Estate Association (2012). Working with Dr. Paul McElhone, Graham Downey and Graeme Young, Wayne helped to establish the Stan Melton Chair in Real Estate in the Alberta School of Business. During his career, he received numerous awards including Realtor of the Year, the RE/MAX Special Service Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Wayne's gregarious nature and his love of conversation about books, community and world events, politics, music - anything - earned him many loyal lifelong friends. His passion for real estate and his dedication to his clients expanded his repertoire of friends. Throughout his adult life he was involved in several sports (racquetball, squash, softball, hockey, pool, golf), further increasing the contact list on his phone.
Thank you to the many friends, neighbours, and family members for the visits, calls, and help over the past eight years. Without your presence our journey would have been much more difficult.
We have immense gratitude for everyone in the medical field who guided us through Wayne's illness: Dr. Manchikanti, Dr. Murtha, Dr. Paul; the Palliative Home Care Team (Pod E); and the entire staff at Norwood Capital Care who were kind and compassionate beyond compare.
No service will be held.
Floral tributes are respectfully declined.
In lieu, friends and family members may wish to make a donation in memory of Wayne to:
The Edmonton Food Bank
https://www.edmontonsfoodbank.com/
11508 120 St NW
Edmonton, inAlberta T5H 2Y2
or
Doctors Without Borders
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/
551 Adelaide Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M6V 0N8
or a charity of your choice.
Thank you. You did a wonderful job on the notice. Well said.
And of course my condolences on our loss. Gary
Wayne was a true friend and will be greatly missed by our family.Our thoughts are with with you Judith and Morgan.
Judith & Morgan – our sincere condolences on Wayne’s passing. He was always so positive – and he will truly be missed. May your wonderful memories sustain you in the days ahead.
Peter & Pauline Aunger
He will be missed
Have rarely met anyone with a zest for life and positive attitude to match Wayne. His
knowledge via his love of books was
Impressive. Very glad to have enjoyed his
company through the years. Rest In Peace.
Mike
Judith and Morgan, My condolences, Wayne was an inspiration to many in the Real Estate industry, a friend and confidant to all of his colleagues and a very well respected person. I share some of your grief as my wife Marlene passed away on 3 weeks ago, July 17. Please remember to enjoy the many memories that you shared with each other.
So sorry for your loss Judith and Morgan. It was a pleasure getting to know Wayne and working with him at the office. He will be missed by many.
The entire Earth shifts a little with each loss. It is strange that life goes on as if it doesn’t notice the change. Wayne has left a hole where he once was. Now we have to walk around it.
Wayne was the best of humanity…simply. My heart aches for Judith and Morgan and anyone who was lucky enough to know him.
It is not so much that he left the world a better place than he found it, which he did. It is that he left each of us so much better off for having known and loved him.
Sending you love, and wishes for comfort and peace.
The best neighbour for 35 years. I will miss hearing the words “Hi neighbour” over the fence and our shared love of good literature!
Judith and Morgan,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Wayne was an absolutely wonderful person who was loved at CREA during, and long after he served on the Board. He was kind, thoughtful and passionate about his profession and the industry. A real positive force and contributor. He will be missed.
Michael Bourque
Pat and I send our deepest sympathies to Judith, Morgan and all the family. We will never forget Wayne’s outstanding optimism and resilience throughout the years of his cancer journey.
“As I was sitting in my chair
I knew the bottom wasn’t there
Nor legs nor back, but I just sat
Ignoring little things like that.”
– Hughes Mearns
My sincere condolences Judith and Morgan. Wayne was a wonderful mentor and friend and his passing is a great loss to the real estate industry.
From my family. I would love to say that we were so unfortunate to not get more time to spend with Wayne. Almost two years ago his lovely wife and his kindself rented us a beautiful home for ourselves and five kids. Immediately we took to Wayne and Judith. We were have problems finding a nice home. Wayne seen the real reasons why we were having trouble and allowed us to rent their property. For the short period of time we spent with himself and Judith we grew very fond of them both. Our children would call them mooshum and Kookum. Thank you Wayne. It obviously really clear that the world will notice the absence of your kindness and understanding. Our deepest condolences Judith. We are here for anything that you need. Will honor your husband by making sure your property is safe and even better then we recieved it on our time of departure when that comes. Sending our love and positive thoughts.
Judith, Morgan and family, my deepest condolences! “Never been better” always noted his great optimism and positive forward thinking during his journey. I was so glad I got to see him when I did and share some good laughs and memories. He was a great mentor and friend and will be dearly missed.
Judith, we are saddened by Wayne’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and Morgan.
Judith and Morgan,
I am so sorry to hear this. Wayne was a lovely man. He will truly be missed and never forgotten.
I am so sorry to learn of Wayne’s passing. He was an integral member of our settlement group for a family of Syrian refugees. Over the years, he established a great friendship with them and shared many stories over meals together. His kindness and caring towards these people was a testament to his warm heart and good nature. I feel grateful that we met and that he blessed their lives with his friendship. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.
RAE is missing a great supporter, we will miss him.
Big loss! for our Realtor’s community, a true professional and a kind man with great outlook for the future. Rest in peace my friend.
Dear Judith and family,
We are sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. We remember good times with you and Wayne at Folk Festival. He was always willing to help and offer support. We will miss him and we are thinking of your family at this time.
My deepest condolences Judith and Morgan . Wayne will be missed .
I’m so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. My heart breaks. He was a true friend and I will smile when I think of him and his positive attitude. Hugs to you, Judith and Morgan.
Dear Judith and Morgan, such a lovely man. Thinking of you at this sad time.
My condolences to your family. Wayne will be missed in the Real Estate Community. He was a bright light for sure.
This makes me so sad to hear. Wayne was just the best! Some of my fondest memories are from when we attended CREA Political Action days in Ottawa together for several years. There would end up being a gathering at MacLaren’s on Elgin for a friendly pool tournament. Well let’s just say no one would let Wayne and I team up after year one. Haha. He took care of business on and off the pool table! Wayne was so involved in so many levels of Real Estate and at that time was the president of CREA. That’s no small feat and he fulfilled the role with distinction. You will be missed and always remembered. ❤️
My sincere condolences to Wayne’s family & friends he will be truly missed as a colleague 💔 Rest in Peace Wayne
Cheryl Gaulden
I shared office space with Wayne for many years. He was never too busy to have coffee with anyone that dropped into the office, and he was always ready to have a discussion on any topic. A life well lived. A good man with a generous heart…
A champion of fairness and integrity in the Industry. And my friend. My condolences to his other friends and family.
Wayne was a true statesman of our industry. We owe him so very much.
But the real gift he brought to the industry was one of friendship and being a “buddy” to so many of us. I recall many conversations with him that had nothing to do with real estate. For an industry that likes to talk about itself as much as we do, I always enjoyed chatting with Wayne about current events & politics, and (once) an unexpectedly deep chat about the best burger in Edmonton.
Wayne was an unexpected breath of fresh air, but always welcome. I know few people who ever walked away from a conversation with him not feeling better than when it started.
It’s really a great loss of a great realtor and a great human being. I was one of the associates with him in 2008/09 at Re/Max River City. My interactions with him were few and short but unforgettable.
I am shocked that is not with us anymore. May his soul rest in eternal peace!
Wayne was a magnificent individual, always smiling, always involved. My sincere condolences to his family.
Our sincere condolences, Judith and Morgan. Wayne was kind and easy going. It was a pleasure partnering up with him in the Highlands. We really got to know him and all of you over the course of those years. Brian and I will always remember him fondly and we still speak of him often. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May he RIP. He will be missed.
Wayne’s passing is a huge loss. He was a credit to our industry, a real class act. I always enjoyed working with Wayne, the combination of his industry knowledge and humour made every deal enjoyable. He will be missed.
My condolences to the whole family. What a great loss to the real estate community and the city of Edmonton. Wayne was an amazing organizer and a participant in many aspects of Edmonton life.
My first few years as a Realtor in the late 80s were at Crescent Realty. Wayne would often visit Spike Kubbernus, at our office, and I would sometimes join their conversations. I had the highest respect for Wayne and his ethics, and admired him as a role model. This small part he played in my life, had a much larger effect. My condolences to his family… you have lost a great man.
His laugh was contagious! Sorry for your loss! He will be missed by all of us in Real Estate Industry!
My sincere condolences. Wayne definitely lit up the room. He was a pillar of the Edmonton Real Estate Board.
He will really be greatly missed by the family and the industry as well. May the Lord rest his soul in eternal peace. May the Lord console the family and our community as well. Jesus is the resurrection and life.
Wayne is a great loss to our community, our industry and our Friendships.
I am thankful to have been able to work with Wayne, to play sports with & against him, and to know him as a Friend.
Wayne always had time for anyone who wanted advice, an ear to bend or a game on the courts.
We will miss his wisdom in our industry and his wisdom in life matters.
Rest in Peace old Friend
Wayne was my mentor when I joined RE/MAX. He was always kind witty & always there for me. My condolences to the whole Family
He was such a wonderful person, always there to help others. He for sure left a gape in the real estate industry. My condolences to Morgan and Judith. My his soul RIP.
My condolences to Morgan and family. Wayne was a true professional in the real estate industry.
Wayne toughed it out for a lot longer than your average guy would have, but that was his nature.
have so many memories from all the sports we played, a lot of them hilarious.
will never forget “never been better” when that was not the case
will miss you, old friend
Wayne left an indelible mark of kindness, fun and vision. He will be missed by all he touched.
My condolences to Judith and Morgan. Wayne liked the truth in any situation and was willing to listen. He was in many ways, one of a kind, and “the kind” that made everyone love him. I certainly did.
His greatest accomplishment was that he was a kind, funny, smart, caring humane being. He will be missed by many. Deepest condolences to Judith and Morgan.
Mr.( Heavy on the mister ) Wayne Moen is an exceptional person !. Wayne is soft spoken,kind,,honest,reliable,trustworthy. What a professional ! an example worth emulating. I am blessed to have done business with him and served at RAE.with him. GOD Bless you Wayne !!!
Wayne must have inspired so many people around him with his positive outlook. Our condolences to Judith and Morgan.
Morgan my condolences to you and your Family. Your father was a titan in the industry, it was always a pleasure working with him. May he rest in peace
Wayne lived a loving life and made a meaningful impact on those that knew him which is impossible to quantify.
What Wayne accomplished in his lifetime was certainly memorable however what stands out is how he made you feel.
He treated everyone equally and with respect and appreciation.
He was a mentor, a father, and a loving husband.
He will be missed dearly.
From me to you Wayne.
While others may be compared to you Wayne, in my mind, you will never be compared with anyone else. You were that special!
God’s blessings to you and your family from someone fortunate enough to have known you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
I will greatly miss our conversations about everything under the sun. You were trying to make the world a better place. I’m truly proud to call you my friend.
Loving, loveable and enduring love. These are what I will always remember about Wayne- in his career, in his life, and especially to you two- Judith and Morgan. May God be with you, as you journey through the next weeks and months.
I’m so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was a great friend of my small business and a lovely person. Please accept my condolences, Judith and Morgan.
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s death.
Wayne was so supportive when we sponsored the Abbas Syrian family.
Kamal became his friend and will miss him greatly.
A donation has been made to the Food Bank.
Judy, Morgan I am sorry to learn of Wayne’s passing. Having travelled this journey, Judy, know that I am here for you if you need or want anything.
Judith, Morgan I am sorry to learn of Wayne’s passing. Having travelled this journey, Judy, know that I am here for you if you need or want anything.
Judith, Morgan I am sorry to learn of Wayne’s passing. Having travelled this journey, Judith, know that I am here for you if you need or want anything.
Judith and Morgan. Wayne was a very good friend and one of the best read people I know. I will miss our many lunches together and the great conversations we had. He was an individual who cared deeply. You can be proud of his legacy. He will be truly missed.
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss… I remember Wayne when I was a brand new realtor, he taught me a lot !! He was a wonderful guy and easy to talk to! Will miss you!!!
Judith and Morgan, your husband and father was a true pillar in the real estate industry. I wish you all the best at this exceptionally difficult time.
We feel abundantly blessed to say that Wayne have been a friend of ours. My close connection to Wayne was formed during a time of crisis, fleeing a domestic violence situation with my young child. I suddenly had to break my rental lease agreement with Wayne. I asked to meet with him to discuss a payment plan for the remaining rent I will owe him (which I had no idea how I would pay). As a landlord, instead of asserting his plans to be paid owed rent, he instead listened attentively with understanding, expressed solidarity, offered me and my child temporary shelter and support, until I could secure stable housing. I had absolutely no idea that this meeting would have led us to almost 5 years of friendship, meeting and sharing with his wife Judith, Morgan, (Garbo), his friends, colleagues and extended family. His kindness, love, care and commitment has been affirming, motivating, joy-filled, play-filled and inspiring. Loss in any way, shape or form is very hard and difficult, I hope that those who have been affected by this loss will allow yourself time to feel and grieve…and that with time your memories of Wayne will be filled in a happy way.
If the storm comes, if we burn up…If the wells run dry, Wayne is one of our reasons, to believe in another life. If we truly reflect and listen, I think we can all agree that life has “Never Been Better”, with each new day we receive a free gift- to start over or keep going, to see goodness/beauty in ourselves and others, to develop our willingness to do better in any capacity.
From Shia and your “Surrogate Grandchild”
Judith and Morgan, we are so deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that our thoughts are with you during this incredibly difficult time. Wayne was a very special person who fought his battle with incredible bravery. He will be deeply missed by so many. He will be remembered for his kindness, and his enduring spirit. He inspired us all to live life to the fullest. He was one of a kind. If there’s anything we can do or if you just want to talk, we are here for you.
Wayne was simply the best person ever and the truest of friends. He will be greatly missed. I wish you, Judith and Morgan, and your family, peaceful days and comfort in your memories.
Having just recently learned of Wayne’s passing, we are sending our condolences to Judith and Morgan. We have thought of Wayne often during his illness and are remembering especially his good humour and the times we spent together, especially those movie nights and the subsequent clink if glasses. So happy to have known him.
Our deepest condolences to you, Judith, Morgan and family. Wayne has been the kindest, most caring friend to both of us. Wayne was my best man at our wedding, racquetball partner, and my best friend.
“Never been better!” truly fits Wayne’s life in all aspects, always being a positive humanitarian among his family, friends and community.
We feel we have “Never been better” being so fortunate and grateful to have had Wayne, as the truest friend in our lives for so many memorable years!
We will miss our dear friend, Wayne!!