Condolences
Hello, Amanda Tozser here. For a few years Richard came to my booth at comic expo for makeup. I always loved doing makeup for him and the crazy thing is when he was turned into a makeup character he was so happy and told me he felt normal. Isn’t that heartbreaking? I never charged him, I was so happy to do this for him, I adored him and he brightened my day coming to my booth. I missed at the 2019 expo, and worried about his health, now with the Covid, Comic Expo was cancelled this year. I was hoping to see him and have been thinking of him often. Today I google searched and links came up and then his obituary and just heartbroken. My deepest condolences to the family and close friends, I am saddened to learn he passed. Poor beautiful soul. He made me smile more than you know. He was an amazing kid.
We met Richard at the World Cup Luge race in Calgary when our Sam wore the helmet that Richard had painstakingly painted in the image of a bear. In the native culture the bear symbolizes the characteristics of courage, strength, family and vitality. In the short time we came to know of Richard and his family, we understood that Richard’s choice to paint the bear spoke so much about his own story of courage to live each day with his excruciating illness, the closeness of his family in living life with love and vitality and the strength of each of them to find humour and joy in the moments life gave to Richard.
Our son Sam won his first ever gold medal that day wearing Richard’s helmet and as with Sam and the many friends who attended that race and met Richard and were part of the magic of that day and we were forever impacted by the encounter with Richard and all that his life embodied. We always believed that the generosity of Richard in painting that beautiful helmet did play a significant part in assisting Sam to win Gold on that day. Richard, that magical helmet and Sam were forever connected .
So truly sorry to learn of Richard’s death.
As parents we can only imagine the depth of your loss and send our deepest condolences to your entire family.
Bob and Linda Edney
I remember a young man with a huge heart and even bigger talent. A family that loved and cried but lived every day with humor. It has been an honor to know you all these years. We love you all like your our own family. We'll miss you Richard but you live on in our hearts.
Deb Carnwath and the Ability family
We first met Richard at his 13 th. Birthday party. Someone asked him what his doctor said about him. Richard replied " He said I was an inspiration to others". How true that is.
He reminds us of an Olympic athlete or a corporate C.E.O. Only an effort of 110%+ will get you to the top in those occupations.
He wasn't defined by his illness but by his accomplishments. .For sure it took great effort, huge perseverance and talent but the resulting was amazing. Some of which we cherish in our home.
His mother and medical team were also 110%+ers.
I asked Shara-Kay his sister what she wanted to be. Her reply was unequivocal and sure - a surgeon. For sure she saw (through Richard) what it takes to succeed. Richard brought out the best in many people and canvasses.
His pain is gone. He is now in God's care and love.
God bless you Richard.
We love you Irene and Marv Storfie
So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He was such a kind person.
I remember the early years of knowing him playing dice at his aunt Syd place. I was privileged to see the wonderful helmet he painted.
He is now under the wings of an angel.
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful kid...always so strong.
Heaven has another angel.
My dearest Richard and family. So many memories to choose from. I think the most important one and biggest learning memory for my girls and I was one of your visits to ON to meet the extended family when you were just a infant. My girls had seen you at Church for Great Grandma & Grandpa's anniversary celebration and well, they were, not sure how to describe it, but because of all the open wounds and bandages didn't really want to visit or have much to do with you. You were staying at your Nana's in Elliot Lake and we were going for a visit, the girls didn't have a choice, lol. Once we got there, they started playing with you and you started to laugh. The more you laughed the quicker they lost sight of your bandages and wounds. It was an amazing afternoon. When we left all they could talk about was how cute and funny your were and how much they loved your laugh. They wanted to know when we were going back. It was such a great lesson for us all and we kept learning every visit. I was thrilled when we moved to AB which meant we got to see all of you more often. Love you Richard, prayers have been answered, you are with your Nana, Uncle Mac, Auntie Neen, Uncle Ed, great Grandma & Grandpa and so many others who have been waiting for you, pain free and no more bandages!
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