Obituary of Neville Anderson Hughes

Neville Anderson Hughes

February 7, 1940- September 17, 2025

Neville Anderson Hughes was born on February 7, 1940, in Cereal, Alberta, the youngest son of Arthur and Doris Hughes. His family ran the general store and post office there, and from an early age, he learned the value of hard work. At just 15, Neville and his brother Brian set out for Red Deer to complete high school at Lindsay Thurber. Not long after, he began working with Wilfort Construction in Stettler.

It was in Stettler, at the young age of 19, that Neville met the love of his life, Joan Ann Street. The two were married on July 15, 1961, and together they built a life filled with love, faith, and family. They raised two beautiful daughters, Brenda Lee and Carla Doreen, and worked side by side through both joys and challenges.

In 1970, Neville and Joan moved to Coronation, where Neville began Hughes Oilfield Construction. Through determination and grit, he not only built a successful business but also expanded into other ventures that left their mark on the community. Yet despite his accomplishments, Neville’s greatest pride was always his family.

Those who knew him will remember Neville as a man of many remarkable qualities. He was wise, hardworking, and unfailingly kind. He had a wonderful sense of humor that could brighten any room. He believed in giving his best—whether it was in building companies, lending a hand to a neighbor, or sharing advice around the kitchen table.

But beyond his hard work ethic, what stood out most was his unwavering love. He adored his wife Joan and the devotion he showed to her was something rare and beautiful. He was proud of his daughters, his grandchildren, his great grandchildren and he was always there offering advice. His dedication, his love, and his quiet strength shaped us all in ways words can hardly capture.

As we say goodbye, we also hold onto gratitude: gratitude for the lessons he taught us, the laughter he gave us, and the love he poured into our lives. Though our hearts ache, we carry his spirit forward in our own lives, in the choices we make, and in the way we care for each other.

What we’ll remember most is his devotion. Neville lived his life to provide for and take care of those he loved. His dedication, his love, and his quiet strength shaped us all in ways words can hardly capture.

Neville is survived by daughter Brenda Hughes and her family – grandson Jonathan McCullough (Sherry), Kyle & Maddison; grandson Raymond McCullough – Raymond & Julie; granddaughter Chelsey Ference (Tyler), Presley, Quinn & Callie; daughter Carla McMaster and her family – grandson Robert Bruce McMaster (Shawna), Emery & Zoey;  other family and friends.

Predeceasing Neville was his  wife Joan Ann Hughes; father Arthur B. A. Hughes; mother Doris Margaret Hughes;  brothers John Hughes, Arthur F.G. Hughes, Bill Hughes, Brian Hughes; and son in law Robert McMaster.

A Celebration Of Life

1:00 P.M. Thursday, September 25, 2025

at the Coronation Community Centre, Coronation, Alberta.

In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation to: the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury, 424069 Range Road 255, Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R8, the Canadian Cancer Society, or to a charity of your choice.

Thank You

Our family would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the kindness, love, and support we have received following the passing of our beloved dad/grandpa. Your heartfelt words, cards, flowers, and gestures of sympathy have brought comfort during this difficult time.