Frederic "Ric" Collins

A good man

Dear Lorraine
What an incredible tribute to Ric (and you, Nicole and Matt) on Sunday with so many friends and family present to celebrate his life We were there but had to leave before we were able to get to you to express our sympathy for your loss. Ric may not be here but what a rich legacy he has left you! Gail and Bob Aune
I know that you will continue to lead a full and productive life. I hope that our paths will cross (even at Safeway) as our visits have always been so...

Lorraine, I was shocked and deeply saddened when Tere told me of Ric's passing. We lost contact over the years, although it was great to see you and Ric at Ginger's wedding. I can't explain why exactly, but one image that came to mind in reflecting on Ric and times past was from a decades-past picture of Pasha running full tilt toward the camera over the sparkling snow in Switzerland, full of life and dazzling. Ric, too, was full of life and sparkle. I know you will all miss him. As you...

Dear Lorraine, Nicole, Matt and family all, Paolo and I send you our sincere
condolences in your great loss. We fondly remember the warm hospitality shown us during our family vacations
together in Santa Rosa and Davis and
have fun memories of your visit here in Cagliari with Frank, Mary and Dylan.

Janet and Paolo Pani (Cagliari, Italy)

Dear Lorraine, Nicole, Matt & Family,
Remember all of the old 20-30 memories, The Collins Mix baseball Hawaiin shirt team, numerous parties together...the list goes on for thirty years....Even though many years pass, we remember the closeness all of us had.
We will think of Ric and you Lorraine for your strength during this sadness in your lives and the loss of your beloved husband, father & good friend to everyone.
Our prayers are with you...
with love,
Marsha &...

Dear Lorrain, Nicole and Matt,

I really like Ricky’s obituary. You guys are really a wonderful, loving family – you really stuck together. Ricky was a healer, and I guess his death was his ultimate challenge. This world is definitely unfair – nothing makes sense. One thing was for sure; Ricky was a great man and lived a blessed life.

He was my older cousin and his brother Larry is my oldest cousin. Growing up I always looked up to them. Ricky was in dental...

Lorraine, Nicole & Matt: Though so far away, we are with you in spirit. Ric and the three of you will always be special in our memory. Ken & Donna Bubb, Spokane, WA