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Friday
12
April
Visitation
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday, April 12, 2019
Donald V. Brown Funeral Home
36 Lake Avenue Drive
Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
(905) 662-2948
Friday
12
April
Visitation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, April 12, 2019
Donald V. Brown Funeral Home
36 Lake Avenue Drive
Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
(905) 662-2948
Saturday
13
April
Funeral Service
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Mountview Christian Reformed Church
290 Main St E.
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
(905) 945-0004
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Ed Agnew posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Sorry to hear this. I did not know him but too too young to pass away like this. Sorry Michele hope everything goes well for you and your children. Ed
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Steven Couper lit a candle
Friday, April 12, 2019
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I'll regret never taking the time to express to Rick that I respected and admired him.
He was one of the most unapologetically direct and honest people I've met. Yet also kind, witty, and an under-appreciated listener. I never met his family; but I always suspected he was an outstanding husband and father. My condolences to the family.
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Daniel T posted a condolence
Friday, April 12, 2019
I only got to work closely with Rick for a short period of time, but during that time he made me feel like a friend. He was always upbeat and easy to talk to. I will miss joking around with him, as well as talking about music, and family life with him.
My deepest condolences to his family and friends, Rest In Peace Rick.
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Mariët Wierenga lit a candle
Friday, April 12, 2019
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Jack Saneaha posted a condolence
Friday, April 12, 2019
Although I didn't know him well and for long, he seemed like a great guy you can rely on... I could see he was well respected and liked by his peers.
Much love... thoughts.. and prayers...
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Rosanne Bakir of MTM and sons lit a candle
Friday, April 12, 2019
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. May Rick's young soul rest in peace.
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Greg M posted a condolence
Friday, April 12, 2019
Rick was truly a great man. Always had a smile to share and put everyone around him in a better mood. He always had a great way of putting situations in a context that would make us smile.
Our thoughts are prayers go to his family.
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Peter Nicolaas Wierenga posted a condolence
Friday, April 12, 2019
My condolences for all of the family, especially Michele, Mason and Mya, for their immense loss. I wish you all the strength in the world. Words can't describe the sadness of losing such an incredibly nice guy, who was still so young, a loving and proud father and husband, as all loving memories of Rick on these pages show. The only thing I can do is share some old memories with you.
For me, Rick will always be the cousin I loved to hang around with, him being the youngest child of Lourens, the oldest of the Wierenga siblings, and me being the oldest child of Eddy, the youngest brother of Lourens. This explains why we had not seen each other for such a long, long time, being separated by the Atlantic Ocean. Rick living in Canada, while our family never emigrated and stayed in Holland. But it also explains why we had so much fun when we did meet, being related by blood and about the same age.
Ricks great sense of humour is something I will always cherish: it was so much fun to have him around. Like at the Wierenga family reunion in the north of the Netherlands in 1989, when we were at the age of discovering life, drinking (just a few...) beers together and sharing jokes and thoughts about life. Or when we met again in Canada, at a barbecue that was organized especially for us, when I came over with my girlfriend Eveline (now my wife) at the end of the nineties.
And I will never forget when Rick came to the Netherlands for the second time, in the summer of the year 2002 I believe, and stayed at my place in Leiden. The way Rick pronounced the word “kroketten” (a famous Dutch snack, please do not check out what it is made of) was very funny, but even funnier was the amount he could eat of them. Every day he would go out to Kamil, the Egyptian small restaurant on the other side of the street, and order two kroketten. With mustard.
Even more to his taste was the Belgian white beer Hoegaarden we used to drink at the bars, sitting in the sun around the canals of Leiden – and that's a pretty hard 'g' to pronounce, but he always wanted to order himself, being proud of his Dutch heritage (later on he e-mailed me that he got his favorite bar back home in Canada to serve Hoegaarden as well).
What stands out in my memories of Rick, is that he was always positive and genuinely nice. I can't remember one moment where we fell into an argument, not even a tiny one. He would just go with the flow. And after the last time we said goodbye, he went on to be a real man. A job, a wife, children - a family. O how I would have loved to meet him again.
May you rest in peace, Rick.
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Graham Shaw posted a condolence
Friday, April 12, 2019
Rick was a lot of things to a lot of people. All of them were great. But to me it was more than a co-worker or a work friend. He was my best friend. I thought we were going to grow old and grumpier together. I guess now I'l have to do the work for both of us.
My heart goes out to the family. Especially his wonderful kids and Wife Michele. I still don't know how she put up with him all these years.
Lots of love.
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Bret Schafer posted a condolence
Thursday, April 11, 2019
So sorry to the whole family for your loss. Rick was great. I’m going to truly miss him.
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Andy Ward lit a candle
Thursday, April 11, 2019
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I'm gonna miss you dude. I can't even come up with the right words to say what you being around has done for me. You were someone I looked up to huge. The love for your family showed every time you spoke of them. I hope I'm as happy with my life. Your quick wit always had people cracking up. My sincerest condolences to your family.
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Bill Ahmed lit a candle
Thursday, April 11, 2019
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RIP Rick!
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Graham Morgan posted a condolence
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Rick was a mentor, co-worker, friend, gaming buddy that you could always count on for a laugh when your down, give you real time coaching if you deserved it, play you a song when you wanted to hear something. Gonna miss gaming and chatting with you buddy. My condolences and thoughts to Michele, Mason and Mya.
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Scott Vassell-Pittman posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Works can not express my feeling of loss. Rick gave me my nick name when we worked at Cogeco, and it stuck with me in my previous work places. The world is less funny now. My prayers go to his family.
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Sandra McVeety lit a candle
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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Sandra McVeety posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Michele our hearts go out to you, Mason and Mya and family. May you find strength to get through this difficult journey. The support of friend and family will be needed. Our deepest condolences go out to you. Blessings Prayers Sandra and Greg
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Bryan Daigneault posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Rick was such a loving caring man. It was truly a pleasure working with him over the last 10 plus years. Hearing his laugh and seeing his smile would brighten anyone’s day. He was so positive it was was incredible. To Michelle, Mason and Mya. I am so sorry for your loss and wish there were words to comfort you at this time. He will be deeply missed and we all are better people to have simply shared our time with him. Rest in peace
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Sarah de Haan-Landry posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
I worked with Rick for many years at Cogeco and wanted to express my deepest condolences to his family. I am so sorry to hear the sad news. XO
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Martine Wierenga posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Rick was such a warm, caring and funny guy. Of all cousins, Rick was the closest to me in age. I will cherish the cute picture of the two of us as toddlers, taken in our apartment in Delfzijl.
I have strong memories of how very fond Auk was of Rick as a child. I also remember how much Rick enjoyed his stay in Leiden years ago. He absolutely loved the Dutch vibe, the freedom and the pubs!
Although we had not seen each other in years, internet enabled us to stay connected. I loved his sense of humour and I was impressed and inspired by the way he expressed his love, admiration and commitment to his wife and children.
I was in touch with Rick just recently, and I was hoping to meet again in the near future. I am so sad that his life has come to such a sudden end. My heart is heavy for this incredible loss.
I wish Michele, Mason, Mya and everyone touched by his unexpected passing much love, strength and support in these difficult times.
Martine
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JCC-RESSCU posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
We were deeply saddened by the passing of Rick. Our thoughts are with you and the family.
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JCC-RESSCU lit a candle
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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RESSCU - Lynn, Carolyn, Justyn, Noelle, Maja, Emily, Michelle.
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Eric Agnew posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
You will always be known as Uncle Rick, you were my sister's bright light in the dark, her shoulder to lean on, her ear to whisper to, her eyes to understand. You were the guardian and protector for Mason and Mya, you were adored by your nephew Aidan and made your niece Elsie question who is the funny guy. Thank you for your love and your memories for all of us to cherish and hold onto. You will be deeply missed but will always never be forgotten. Love Uncle eric
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Uncle Bett and SuntvMarisn posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
We remember Rick as a wonderful playful child. His Mom's nickname for him was Pooh Bear. That is what he exemplified in his short stay on this earth. Winnie the Pooh bear always said everyday is a good day, that is what Rick conveyed to everyone he encountered. Always a good day. We will miss your dry sense of humour and your great hospitality.
You will be dearly missed by Michelle Mason and Maya. Our love goes out to you.
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Dave Warren posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Although I never had a personal relationship with Richard working at Cogeco. I did frequently take support calls from him; I found him to be friendly and professional to work with. I pray for healing for Rick's family in this difficult time.
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Yvonne Bond lit a candle
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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My memory of Rick is a young teenager, a head full of hair, a soft-spoken guy, shy but always a smile on his face. Most of us in the family were older than Rick. Unfortunately, I never knew the man, the husband and father he became: I regret that now. It makes us all realize every moment is precious and not to take moments for granted. Even though I haven't seen Rick in a long time, I will miss him and hold on to that memory of my young cousin's sweet smile.
My prayers are with our family, with Michele, Mason and Mya: My heart breaks for you and your tremendous loss...I wish there was something I could say to give you strength. I just know Rick must be around you all trying to give you comfort.
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Darryl deHaan posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
I haven't seen Rick in many years, but it saddens me deeply to hear of his passing. Praying for his mom and his wife and children in this trying time.
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Mark Hughes posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Rick was someone who I had the privilege to know and work with for a number of years before my career took me outside of the Cogeco call center.
Regardless of this, Rick was always happy to give a hello and an enthusiastic smile whenever I would run into him in the years that followed.
He was a positive influence on anyone who made his acquaintance and shall be deeply missed by all who knew him. My most profound and heartfelt condolences on your loss.
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Dahlia Steele-Coombs lit a candle
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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I wish I had the right words to lighten the sorrow the Wierenga family must be feeling but words is all I have so here goes;
I so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of beloved coworker and family man. I am going to miss your support and your jokes and how much I was looking forward to many pranks I had in store for you.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. Farewell my friend!
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Trevor Maclean posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Hey Rick
I met you at cogeco and you were the guitar player in our band. You know we had been going at this jamming thing for almost 10 years. I'm so glad that I got to spend that time with you. Going through our song list on jam nights was awesome. These are times that I will always cherish and fondly remember forever. The last time we spoke you absolutely made my day. You always knew how to connect with people and saw the importance of that. Life goes on, but it just won't be the same. You will be missed my friend.
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Milica Stefanovic lit a candle
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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My deepest condolences to the family. Rick was a positive individual and will be greatly missed by his Cogeco family.
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Taylor Gallant lit a candle
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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Rick, you had such an energy that brought joy and plenty of laughs to all of your colleagues here.
I'll always regret that we never had another chance to jam together. I know we were absolutely terrible, but it was our thing and I was looking forward to growing and improving with you.
I'm really going to miss you buddy.
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Christian McPhail lit a candle
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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Barb Holdcroft lit a candle
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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Anneke ter Steeg-Schuring posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Er zijn geen woorden voor....
Heel veel sterkte en liefs voor jullie allemaal nu jullie zo plotseling Rick moeten missen.
XXX
Van nicht Anneke ter Steeg-Schuring uit Werkendam in Nederland.
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Eddy & Arlette Wierenga posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Dear family,
We will miss Rick very much. He was a wonderful person with a great sence of humor, we loved talking with him. We wish Michele, Mason and Mya and the family all the strength they need for the coming time, to cope with this terrible loss. He will always be in our heart and we will cherise the beautiful memories. I never forget his first visit to Holland when he was about 2 years young and played with my daughter Martine, who was almost the same age.
Lots of love,
Arlette and Eddy
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Lucas Leies lit a candle
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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Im going to miss you Rick. I've known you for so long, and have created such a great relationship with you. I'll miss your daily humor and your "Get er done" Attitude. I'll miss talking about video games and music with you. My condolences to you Family and Loved ones. You will be missed
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Brian King posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Rick was an all around great guy. We had some good times together back in the day. My condolences to his family at this time.
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Rebecca Chrysler lit a candle
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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Rebecca Chrysler posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Rick, you are a part of our family. I love Michele, you and the kids and I can't imagine how rough the road ahead is going to be for them. Just know that I will be there every step of the way and they won"t have to face this alone. Mitch and the kids know you are watching over them and you are with them every step of the way during this horrific time.
PS....thanks for thinking of me too. You always had to get the last laugh.
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Scott lit a candle
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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I was shocked and saddened to hear of Rick's passing. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Sean V posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
I've had the honour of working with Rick at Cogeco for over 3 years, i am blessed to have known him. He is an amazing person and will be truly missed. My deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the Wierenga Family and friends during this time. May you R.I.P My Friend.
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Gaetana posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Rick was an amazing man, may his soul rest in peace. My prayers are with your families.
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Joe and Jann Schlett posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all at this time....
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Faye Crow posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
I’m so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My heart goes out to all your family.
Faye
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