June 30, 1956 – May 7, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce that Rick, our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away unexpectedly while travelling in Hawaii. He was predeceased by his father, Viktorio. Rick is survived by his beloved wife, Catherine; his son’s Michael and Colin; daughter-in-law, Amanda; his mother, Catarina; brother, Mario (Laura), sister, Cindy (Wayne) and their families; his precious grand-daughter, Bella and many other family members in Holland. Rick dedicated 37 years working for the Province of British Columbia, where he had many friends and colleagues. When he retired, he continued to enjoy travelling, golfing, camping and gardening.
As Rick would have wanted it, we are celebrating his inspirational and incredible life at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Street, at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your charity of choice. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Karon Aasen
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Donna Lynch Rick was a patient in my dental office. I will miss his bright smile and travel stories. He was always a joy to visit with. My heart goes out to his family. He will be missed!
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Gary Colby Cathy, it is with a heavy heart that I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family. Rick was a friend through school, though our ways parted after that, it was wonderful to reconnect with him and you on our street. A fond memory, as I have told you, will always be that we could not pronounce his name in early school years so we called him Skyeddy. Our thoughts, Marilyn and mine, are with you.
Gary Colby
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John & Brenda Austin We are so fortunate to have spent the last 10 amazing years with Rick and Catherine. They were rich with deep friendship, constant fun and loads of laughter. We shared an abundance of good times and will miss Rick’s huge smile, generous spirit and zest for adventure. Our bounty of beautiful memories together will be cherished forever!
Take care of each other, live each day to it’s fullest and know we are here for all of you.
with love,
John & Brenda
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Leslie Roos Cathy,Catherine, Mario, Cindy, Wayne & Family,
My heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with you all at this very painful time.
I have many happy memories of our family gatherings with Rick in the years we were growing up. Wishing you strength at this very difficult time.
R.I.P. Rick and may peace be with you…
Leslie Roos, Mark Kramer & Family
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Debbie Sandeman-Allen Cathy,
We are so sorry to hear of Rick’s sudden passing. May you find peace through your memories of Rick and the great love you shared and strength through your family and friends.
May God be with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Debbie & Grant Sandeman-Allen
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Viv & Matt Dear Catherine,
We are so sorry to hear about Rick’s passing. Our hearts hurt for your loss and the loss of a great man.We will never forget the great times we shared with you and Rick during our honeymoon in Cabo.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
May he rest in paradise.
Love,
Viv & Matt
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Kristy Green (Heimbecker) I will be out of town for Rick’s service, but wish to express my condolences to his family. I worked with Rick at the liquor board. He was so kind and wonderful to work with. The last time I saw him I was with my baby boy a couple of years ago and he stopped to chat to me about his beloved granddaughter. Thinking of you all at this time…
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Donna and David Linford Our condolences to Catherine and family. Knowing and working with Rick was a pleasure. His smile and joie de vive will be greatly missed.
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Brenda Fair (voth) Catherine. So sorry for your loss. Brenda
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Martin & Thea Schoorl To the family of Rick Scagliati,
We offer our condolences with his sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wishing you much strength at this diffiuclt time.
Martin & Thea Schoorl
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Tracy and Bella Scagliati All our love to Catherine and the entire family. Rick was always like a father to me, and the best Grandpa to our sweet Bella. He will be forever loved, and never forgotten. Rest well, Gpa. <3
Much love,
Bella and Tracy
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Wendy & Brent Davis Cathy,
Please accept our condolences on your great loss. We were so shocked to read of Rick’s passing in the newspaper. Please know that our hearts go out to you and the boys. You have been in my thoughts alot the last few days. I keep remembering when Rick come to visit us in Port Renfrew to tell us that he’d met the girl of his dreams, his soulmate, and then again when you both came to visit in Sooke to show-off your cute little belly (Michael).
I’m so glad you have Colin and Michael and Bella to comfort you. We will remember the good times.
Take care,
Wendy and Brent
A year has now gone by since Rick’s passing. Catherine and family, I wanted to say how privileged I feel that I got to know Rick over the past decade. Rick had a gift for making others feel special. I think this was because he was a special person himself. He had a zest for life and a smile that was contagious. You could see a spark of a mischief in his eyes when he told you a story, or when he listened to your’s. He’s truly a loveable character who will always be missed. A toast to you buddy, Port Renfrew is calling!!