Ronald Farrell Hughes, 68, of Great Falls, a retired physician and United States Army veteran, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from respiratory failure at Peace Hospice. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 2:00 pm at First Congregational UCC. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Ronald is survived by his wife, Sharyn Hughes of Great Falls; mother Barbara Hughes of Great Falls; daughters Suzanne Tawney of AR and Laura Thorpe of AZ; sons Daniel Hughes of WA, Brandon Hughes of Great Falls, and David Hughes of Missoula; sister Pattie Fisher of Great Falls; brothers Steve Hughes of Kalispell and Bob Hughes of Great Falls; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.