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Richard Ayotte Obituary
September 27, 1958 - October 9, 2010
Rick, age 52, died tragically on October 9th in a motorcycle accident. Born in Quebec, Canada he moved with his family to California in 1964. He attended Bishop Amat High School graduating in the class of 1976. As an avid outdoors man Rick loved all sports especially surfing. A devoted father, he often commented that his greatest joy and accomplishment was his daughter Emma Ayotte. Second to that was being a grip and the brotherhood he shared with the members at the IATSE local 80 and various productions he worked on. He was preceded in death by his father, John Rene Ayotte and sister, Lori Ayotte. Rick is also survived by his loving mother, Sheila Ayotte, his sister, Maureen Ayotte Baggott and his brother the Reverend Fr. David Ayotte, SJ. He lives on in the loving memories of all his family and friends. We will all miss him dearly! The Vigil Service will be held at 7:30 PM Friday, October 15th, 2010 at White and Day Mortuary 3215 Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
The Memorial Mass will be held at 9:00 AM Saturday , October 16th, 2010 at American Martyr's Catholic Church 624 15th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Ayotte
Jeanne
August 6, 2024
I still think about you
November 8, 2010
November 7, 2010
I just found out about Rick. I am a friend from the Sagebrush Cantina. I met him a few years ago. He was so nice and great looking too! I will miss his smile and laughter. I can't believe he is gone. I am so sorry for
your loss. May he rest in peace. Take care. Robin
November 6, 2010
for emma and her family we miss seeing your dad. everyday he would be outside his rv, smiling as usual. he was so proud of you and talked of you offten. i remember how happy he was to take you on that camping trip, he was a great father. i would be proud to say he was my father. you are a blessed girl. he was agood person and we all miss him at the park. i just wanted you to that we wont ever forget him. sincerly denise
Silk Alexander
November 3, 2010
Cowboy you will be missed by myself and all of the "Misfits" my friend. My prayers to the family. I will never forget all of the great rides and many laughs we shared while out on our bikes over the last 4 years.
Tracy
November 3, 2010
I was truly blessed to have known you, riden beside and shared great times with you "Cowboy". I sorely miss you. RIP my friend, till the next ride...
Tracy
November 3, 2010
I was truly blessed to have known you, riden by your side and enjoyed great times with you "Cowboy". You are sorely missed. RIP my friend...til next time.
silk
November 3, 2010
cowboy you will be missed dearly,my prayers and sympathy to your family. You will always ride with me and all the "misfits". We all met up back in 06 and remained close every since.ill always remember the good times,laughs and great ridin we did. You were a one of kind guy......much love from Silk(818)5175188
Vicky "Martinez" Estrada
October 19, 2010
RIP Rick...........you will never be forgotton.........I will miss you forever.........One of my oldest and dearest friends......Ride free.......this time you put Paul on the bars..
Cindy Lehr
October 18, 2010
Rick...Ride with Brett wherever you are...Keep watch over your family and friends and keep my boy safe up there...RIP Fallen Riders...I will forever hear you two riding in the wind....Cindy
October 18, 2010
It's been a long time since I last saw Rick. We became friends over 40 years ago. I will treasure our childhood memories. Best to the entire Ayotte family. Godspeed.
Bill Sellars
Pamela Reynolds-Dawber
October 17, 2010
I have many fond memories of Rick from Mammoth Lakes.
He was a kind soul and shall be missed. Love & peace
Carole ( Terranova) MacDonal
October 16, 2010
Rick was a great friend and I will miss him. He always made me laugh and had a kind heart. I am happy to have had the time and friendship I enjoyed with him.
Gil Cope
October 16, 2010
My friendship with Rick started close to two decades ago when my producer Carole hired him as a PA. It was one of his first jobs in this new endeavor of his and I can only imagine his initial reaction when he heard that instead of going to the set he’d be helping the director’s wife and young daughter deal with the movers who had just arrived from New York with a semi full of their belongings. Typical of Rick though he embraced the task with open arms and on that day he endeared himself to me and my family, especially to my three year old daughter who was dealing with the upheaval of the moving to LA. From that day forward he worked on every job I shot for nearly a decade. I’m proud to have to have known him and it was an honor to have him by my side as member of my crew, and more importantly as a friend. All my heartfelt condolences go out to all of you who knew him, especially his family – he will be missed. Gil Cope & family
Rick Ayotte
Dolly Ed & Troy Valdiviez
October 16, 2010
Ricky will always remain in our hearts and memories. Having grown up on the same block of Ardilla, my family and I have known Ricky since childhood. He was an awesome guy and will be greatly missed by all of us. Rest in peace our dear friend...
Cindy "Johnson" Graves
October 15, 2010
I was sadden to hear of Ricky's passing. I remember many fond childhood memories as neighbors on Ardilla Ave. God be with you and may you find peace in his loving arms.
My prayers, love and thoughts are with Mrs. Ayotte, Maureen and Father David Ayotte.
JANA AND RANDY NUNNALLY
October 15, 2010
Ricky Ayotte and the Ayotte Family .. on behalf of the Nunnally Family you will be missed always....we will never forget that smile and your GREAT laugh that will touch everyone forever..WE LOVE YOU RICKY!!
October 15, 2010
We were all devasted to hear of Ricky's passing. You are loved! Ricky has been a part of our family since he moved to Ardilla ave. You will never be forgotton. Frida "Martinez" Shamburg
Bruce Crossman
October 15, 2010
Worked with Rick in the early 80's, and yes he did light up a room with that smile and unforgettable laugh. Thanks for the memories Rick.
Base Clear...
K P
October 14, 2010
Nothing could light up a room like Ricks smile and laughter...You will be missed.
JIMMY MCCONNELL
October 14, 2010
We will all miss your laugh....Happy trails ''Cowboy"
Lisa Owen
October 14, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Rest in peace Rick. Your a great guy, and I'm so glad I got the opportunity to meet you. May God be with you and your family through this difficult time. You will be missed.
October 13, 2010
you'll always be loved and missed
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