Oh dear…I only found out about Rick’s passing today! My heart is broken.

Rick and I became friends in 1976 in Fort St. John. We both went different directions in life, but reconnected in the 90’s.

We discovered we both were living in Calgary and only minutes apart. We rekindled our friendship and stayed in touch for the rest of these years. I moved out of the south 8 years ago, so we didn’t see each other as often but we email constantly with jokes.

Ann you have been through so much heartbreak in your life.

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Debbie Kennedy

Your life was a blessing,

Your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words,

and missed beyond measure

I met Rick a number of years ago through our mutual friend, Daryel Gough. Rick was literally and figuratively a larger than life individual and I enjoyed our interactions immensely. He made me laugh until my sides hurt. More than anything you knew that Rick had your back, he embodied loyalty. I can't think of anyone else you'd want in your corner when the chips were down. He'll be sorely missed.

There are no words for the deepest sadness and the ache in our hearts at the loss of our Funny, Loving, Full of Life Friend. I will cherish our Spolumbo lunches and that infectious laugh forever. He was always there to help in any way he could with that wonderful smile! You will be missed by all that were privileged to have you touch their lives. Rest in Peace!

Shirley & Corrie Gibb

Hi Rick, Patti here....it's taken me a bit to gather my thoughts about the the years we shared in the " trenches"........... all those years ago. Some of the shenanigan's !

You were a work mentor, lunch buddy and a very willing partner in crime. An innocent car prowling comes to mind :)

Your loyalty to friend ship made you best wingman a person could want especially during those ten days in July. You kept us safe.

Now, I wish you a safe journey.

See you on the other side

PH

There are no words that can tell the sadness our family has right now. Rick was just one of a kind. He loved life to the fullest but above all, he loved his friends of whom we were proud to be part of. And his friends loved him and will miss him dearly. Rest In Peace dear friend.

Stan, Sharon and Carrie Barmash

Steve Interman

Thursday March 10, 2022

I am truly saddened today with the news of my close friend passing away. I have known Rick for 25 years as business acquaintance's and shared many laughs throughout those years! We also shared the same Birthday and I always enjoyed when he came up to Edmonton every year to take me out for lunch.

I will miss you bud!

Your Friend

Steve Interman

To Rick's mother , all family and close friends

We were saddened to see Rick''s obituary in today's Calgary Herald. The obituary was well written - reflecting Rick's life.

May he rest in peace.

Sincerely Grant Clark and William Penner

Rick was one of those people that made an impact on your life. It was very hard to hear of his passing. I met Rick at the gym in spin class. He would always say ‘Hey Kath, I am going to try and keep up with you.” He always had a smile on his face and was always the jokester. I will miss you Rick! I know you are making everyone laugh up there.

My wife Samantha and I had many conversations in person and over the phone with Rick over the years. We were both very sad to hear of his passing. He was a great man with so much energy and passion, while always interested in 'you' when he was speaking to you. We would both say from our many encounters with Rick that he never stopped living life everyday, everyday was a new day and Rick made sure he met it with that energy and passion!

Russell McWilliam

Rick came to our classes for nearly 17 years, and truly was a larger than life personality. We will miss his requests for his favourite playlists (“So, we doin’ 27 this week?”), and his positive encouragement every single class (“Dooougie! That was awesome!” *high five*). One of our very favourite people, for his booming voice, for the fearless way he spoke his mind, and the kindness and inclusion he showed to others. And the sweat. So much SWEAT! He already is dearly missed, and will always be remembered.

I had the pleasure of knowing RIck for almost 15 years through business. Rick was larger than life and a huge personality! I always looked forward to his calls and visits. Tradeshows just weren't the same if he did not attend - I always looked forward to seeing him bound down the aisle to say hello!

Rick was a supplier for us but he was also a friend. I will miss his kind hearted, off colour sense of humour and will always remember him fondly.

My sincerest condolences to Rick's family and friends. He will be very missed.

Rick has been apart of my life for almost as long as I can remember, and although he was a close family-friend, he really felt more like an uncle. He was always busting through the door to chat, come over for a family dinner, or to share the latest story he had seen on the news earlier that day. He never referred to any of us by our real names and always had funny nicknames for everyone (The Princess, Madoodles, "MAAM!", Guido the House Boy, Tall Timber, etc). I will always remember him trying to annoy me with his The Good, the Bad and the Ugly ring tone or him jokingly referring to my iPhone as "the fruit phone." He was the only person I knew still using FrostWire to download music and if it malfunctioned, would call and ask me, his "IT girl," to come and help him fix it. Many good times were shared going for burgers at Peters' Drive In or Boogie's Burgers and I could always count on him to come through with advice about cars or what to say at the court house to fight a speeding ticket. He truly had a heart of gold and you could always count on him to be there for you if you needed help. I am shocked and saddened by his passing and he will forever be missed. Rest in Peace Rick, I hope to see you again some day.

Love Madison (aka Madoodles/Madoods)

When I think back, I can barely remember my life without Rick in it. He was like an Uncle to my sister and myself. It was rare for him to use my name, it was always “princess”. Reflecting on my time with Rick I think about the fast car rides, my first motorcycle ride, burgers at Peter’s drive in, countless family dinners, sitting in my parents backyard talking for hours, or calling him when I got a speeding ticket. There isn’t anything Rick wouldn’t do for family, friends, or even a stranger. To say I am going to miss Rick is an understatement - I will forever have a hole in my heart. It gives me comfort to think of him watching over me as my guardian angel. Rest easy Ricky - until we meet again ❤️- Love Alexa (the princess)

Rick was not just a friend he was family. We’ll miss the crazy golf games. Him busting through our kitchen door several times a week whether it was for dinner, a game of crib, or just a good political chinwag. He never failed to lend a hand, and if he couldn’t…. he “Had a Guy” that could. Rick has left a huge void that no one will ever fill, he was truly one of a kind. Until we meet again… Rest In Peace Big Guy, we love you ❤️

Michele & Daryel Gough

Rick your More than a brother to My husband, I call you a brother law, a man with the biggest heart, loved Life itself, loved our kids, impacted soooo many people who crossed your path. But Most of All Sally The Love of your life for 22 years will miss the time you spend together listening to the blues with you every Friday night! We will miss Listening about your ventures together with Sally riding your motorbikes through the mountains….that all those memories we will have Forever In our Hearts. I’m going to Miss hearing all about your golf trips with Cliffy, Mike, And Len! Our hearts still ache with sadness and many tears still flow. We will hold you close within our hearts, there you will remain forever! Rest In Peace Big Man.

Love you Forever and Always,

Eleana and Mike Palumbo xoxo

Rick & I became colleagues in 1993 in Calgary after the Alberta Liquor Control Board privatized & I went on to join United Distillers as a rep. Rick was not only my colleague as we took on Alberta but he became my good friend, my skiing partner, a confidant for the 5 yrs we worked together while I was in Calgary. I credit Rick for helping me become the person I am today. Rick was larger than life, he was funny & could make you laugh like you’ve never laughed before. I am so saddened you have left this world but have no doubt you’ll continue with making others laugh wherever you are. Ruth Dary

Rest In Peace Rick!. Relationship & friendship are the only things that matters in life and business. Your memories will never be forgotten, and they remain with us forever. Sending our heartfelt love and gratitude to you in heaven.

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