Nick RITCO Obituary
1920 - 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nick Ritco of Calgary on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Nick passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary, surrounded by his loving family. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife and soul-mate of 67 years, Jean; sons: Jack (Dorothy) of Regina, SK, Wayne (Sharon) of Calgary; grandchildren: Tammy (Curtis) Stevens of Coleman, AB, Heather Brandon of Houston, TX, Denise (Leah) Ritco of Calgary, AB, Darren (Corina) Ritco of Carven, SK, Tanya (Ian) Johnstone of Airdrie, AB, Melissa (Mike) Djakovic of Calgary, AB; great-grandchildren: Clayton, Brennan and Grace Stevens, Xachary and Hailie Brandon, Skyler and Tyra Ritco, Ashtyn and Avery Ritco, Declan and Ty Johnstone, Brody and Olivia Djakovic as well as brothers and sisters- in-law: Larry (Lenora), Pete and Martin (Joyce) Ritco, Flo (George) and Faye (Sam) Ursu, Mary Ritco, Sylvia (Ian) Campbell and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family in Scotland and England. Nick was predeceased by his mother Minne, father Elie, brother Andy and sister-in-law Joan. Nick served in World War II with the Southern Alberta Regiment as a tank driver in Europe during the Liberation of Holland and was a mechanic by trade. He was a member of the Ogden Legion and the Greater Forest Lawn Seniors. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow in the Field of Honour, Mountain View Memorial Gardens. As requested by Nick, no ties please. To email expressions of sympathy: [email protected] subject heading: Nick Ritco. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS, FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM, 1605 - 100 Street S.E. (Google/GPS 242013 Garden Road S.E., Calgary, AB). Telephone 403-272-5555. www.mountainviewmemorial.ca
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October 20, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss Jean. I know we haven't kept in touch, but we did work tog. for quite awhile............Laura Rempel , Calgary,AB.
BONNIE&LARRY PERKINS
October 19, 2011
JEAN WE ARE SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT NICK. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO NEW HIM
BONNIE&LARRY PERKINS
Cherill Rosenau
October 15, 2011
Jean, Jack, Wayne and families. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nick was a wonderful man, who I remember fondly with a smile.
Cherill Rosenau
October 15, 2011
I remember Nick as a content and fair man. He was a number one mechanic. Bill Jones, S.J. Thompson Truck and Western Geophysical.
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Martha Kott
October 15, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences.
October 14, 2011
Our thoughts are with you at this time in your life. Nick was always fun to be with.
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October 14, 2011
Dear Jean and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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October 14, 2011
Jean, Jack, Wayne and families, our thoughts and prayers are with you
Beth Ford
October 13, 2011
Jean, Uncle Jack, Wayne and families. My thoughts are with you.
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