It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Richard (Rick) Wayne Wiertz on March 27, 2025, in Victoria, BC, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 3, 1956, in Surrey, BC, Rick was a cherished father, grandfather, husband, friend, and mentor whose warmth and kindness left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Rick is survived by his loving wife, Cindy; their daughters, Laura (Jeffrey), Jennifer (Matthew), and Danica; his beloved grandchildren, Brody, Audrey, and Owen. He also leaves behind his sister Sharon, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends he considered family. He was predeceased by his mother Jeannine, and his brother, Alan.
Rick’s passion for life was reflected in the many hobbies he loved, especially those he could share with family and friends. An avid car enthusiast, restorer, and collector, he spent countless hours in the garage, working on cars or attending car shows with his grandson, Brody, with whom he shared a special and close-knit bond. His love of baseball, particularly for the LA Dodgers, was another of his great joys. Baseball connected him with many, but it held a special significance in his relationship with his daughter, Jennifer. One of the greatest highlights of his life was recently witnessing, alongside her, what many consider to be the most unforgettable World Series home run in history—an experience he held dear, second only to the births of his children and grandchildren.
Rick will be deeply missed by his family, friends, coworkers, the communities he was a valued member of and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, April 11, 2025, in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive. Victoria, BC. The family invites anyone who would like to pay their respects to join. In lieu of flowers, the family is setting up an education fund for his grandchildren. Details to be shared at the service.
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I was honoured to know your family while I was young, even more honoured to have been watched out for with an extra set of eyes and the most profound heart. To say I am grateful for you is an understatement. I wish I could have thanked you sooner. But I know you knew even then that I was. Thank you. ❤️
To your dear and beautiful family. I am sending every ounce of love and light I can muster.. and a lot of that was built off a foundation Rick helped to crack and let me rebuild.. I love you, I honour your whole family and I will keep you forever in my thoughts and prayers. This is a massive loss to the world, I’ll do my part to continue on being the things we will miss most about him.
He was a gift to us all.
My deepest condolences to Rick’s family and friends on his passing. I consider myself blessed to have been able to work with and learn from Rick during our time together at Etraffic and on subsequent projects. His curiosity combined with his genuine desire to understand and then use that knowledge to make the world a better place was inspiring to all who had the pleasure of working with him. His support and care for those he worked with made a positive difference in their lives and the lives of others. He will be sorely missed and fondly thought of for many years to come.