Rocket Posted September 17, 2011 #1 Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) We seem to have lost Mrich12000 somewhere. His last known plans, to do summer trip to Ontario by bike, for his holiday. Both home & cell # seems to be inactive. He is a Diabetic. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/member.php?u=8938 Edited September 20, 2011 by Black Owl
Rocket Posted September 17, 2011 Author #2 Posted September 17, 2011 What I am wondering is, did he have an accident or medical issue during his trip. As he seemed to enjoy his job, as a mechanic for Calgary transit. Did anyone see him during his trip to Toronto???? His last post was: :mustache:Hi gang lookiing for a place to crash, heading to Toronto Ontario. along the way! going through Winnipeg, Thunderbay, SueSt Marie, Sudbary. Any help appreciated. Email.me mrich12000@hotmail.com I'm on the road as I type thanks, all. Michael Richard (little rocket) His last site visit was as copied here. Last Activity: 07-21-2011 11:09 PM We seem to have lost Mrich12000 somewhere. His last known plans, to do summer trip to Ontario by bike, for his holiday. Both home & cell # seems to be inactive. He is a Diabetic. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/member.php?u=8938
myminpins Posted September 17, 2011 #3 Posted September 17, 2011 What I am wondering is, did he have an accident or medical issue during his trip. As he seemed to enjoy his job, as a mechanic for Calgary transit. Did anyone see him during his trip to Toronto???? I hope not. That's quite awhile to not even check in, seeing as he used to post here quite a bit and was here steadily for years. And BOTH phones are out of order??? That's not good. Anyone who lives near where he lives have any idea what's up?????
friesman Posted September 18, 2011 #4 Posted September 18, 2011 I just did some checking on Facebook and it appears that Mike passed away while on a trip in Swift Current SK. No mention of accident or other causes. Here is a clip of the posting from Mikes' brother Chris on Facebook Michael Vital Richard February 24th 1952 – July 22nd 2011 Passed away while on vacation in Swift Current Saskatchewan. Mike will be missed by his sisters Margaret(Wayne), Linda(John deceased), Carol(Wayne) and brother Christopher(Eileen). Mike is predeceased by his parents Vital and Phyllis and brother Dennis. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his many friends. Although Mike lived most of his life in Ontario, he loved living and working in Calgary for the past 2 years. A Memorial will be held on Wednesday August 10th at 7pm with viewing at 6pm at the Simple Alternatives Funeral Home at 1057 Brock Rd South,Pickering Ontario 905-686-5589.
Snaggletooth Posted September 18, 2011 #5 Posted September 18, 2011 That is sad news. Hate to hear that. Thank you for following up on him going missing. Mike
flb_78 Posted September 18, 2011 #6 Posted September 18, 2011 http://www.mountpleasantgroup.com/Pages/eTouch/eTouchDetails.aspx?id=1964&DN=db8b562d-4558-4198-869f-5309e1d6d8f3
myminpins Posted September 18, 2011 #7 Posted September 18, 2011 Thank you for letting us know. How sad He was only 63. He will be in our thoughts. Hopefully it wasn't an accident as they say: If so desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Fdn and/or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated
dray Posted September 18, 2011 #8 Posted September 18, 2011 thank you for letting us know. How sad he was only 63. He will be in our thoughts. hopefully it wasn't an accident as they say: 2011 - 1954 = 57 I could be wrong i went by this date Michael Vital Richard February 25, 1954 - July 22, 2011
FuzzyRSTD Posted September 18, 2011 #10 Posted September 18, 2011 Sorry to hear of this. Maybe someone will find out what happened for sure. Thanks for making mention of this Rocket. I have read a few of his post. According to the obituary records, he was only 57 or maybe 59 years old. I called the funeral home to see if I could find something out, but no one was there that could help me. Someone is supposed to call me or send me an e-mail tomorrow. I told them that there where some here that would like to know. I also mentioned the typo in the date of birth. Here is what it said. Fuzzy Michael Vital Richard February 25, 1954 - July 22, 2011 Michael Vital Richard February 24th 1952 – July 22nd 2011 Passed away while on vacation in Swift Current Saskatchewan. Mike will be missed by his sisters Margaret(Wayne), Linda(John deceased), Carol(Wayne) and brother Christopher(Eileen). Mike is predeceased by his parents Vital and Phyllis and brother Dennis. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his many friends. Although Mike lived most of his life in Ontario, he loved living and working in Calgary for the past 2 years. A Memorial will be held on Wednesday August 10th at 7pm with viewing at 6pm at the Simple Alternatives Funeral Home at 1057 Brock Rd South,Pickering Ontario 905-686-5589.
friesman Posted September 18, 2011 #11 Posted September 18, 2011 I have also sent condolences and a short message to Mikes brother via a Facebook email. I am hoping for a response back, maybe it well clear up some questions we have. Brian
friesman Posted September 19, 2011 #12 Posted September 19, 2011 I just received a nice message back from Mikes brother in Ontario that Mike had a massive heart attack while staying in Swift Current SK trying to wait out a nasty weather front in a hotel room. His brother Chris said that Mike was happiest while he was out doing what he loved, --road tripping--. Brian
sarges46 Posted September 19, 2011 #13 Posted September 19, 2011 This is not what we were hoping to hear when Rocket first posted this. Our thoughts go out to his family. Rocket sorry to hear this.
Yammer Dan Posted September 19, 2011 #14 Posted September 19, 2011 Thoughts and prayers for his family.
FuzzyRSTD Posted September 19, 2011 #15 Posted September 19, 2011 Sorry to hear of this. Maybe someone will find out what happened for sure. Thanks for making mention of this Rocket. I have read a few of his post. According to the obituary records, he was only 57 or maybe 59 years old. I called the funeral home to see if I could find something out, but no one was there that could help me. Someone is supposed to call me or send me an e-mail tomorrow. I told them that there where some here that would like to know. I also mentioned the typo in the date of birth. Here is what it said. Fuzzy Michael Vital Richard February 25, 1954 - July 22, 2011 Michael Vital Richard February 24th 1952 – July 22nd 2011 Passed away while on vacation in Swift Current Saskatchewan. Mike will be missed by his sisters Margaret(Wayne), Linda(John deceased), Carol(Wayne) and brother Christopher(Eileen). Mike is predeceased by his parents Vital and Phyllis and brother Dennis. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his many friends. Although Mike lived most of his life in Ontario, he loved living and working in Calgary for the past 2 years. A Memorial will be held on Wednesday August 10th at 7pm with viewing at 6pm at the Simple Alternatives Funeral Home at 1057 Brock Rd South,Pickering Ontario 905-686-5589. I received a phone call today from the funeral home. Michael Vital Richard died from natural causes while on a trip on his bike. I was at work and busy and forgot to ask about the typo error in the date of birth. Sorry for his family and friends. Fuzzy
BradT Posted September 20, 2011 #16 Posted September 20, 2011 Sad news for sure. Not sure I ever met him. All the best to his family. Brad
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