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SHEAVES, Richard Eric

November 20, 1952 — June 14, 2026

Richard Eric Sheaves passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in Kelowna, BC, after several years of battling cancer. He was 73.

Richard was born in Newfoundland and made his way out west to Fort McMurray, where he spent his entire working life. It was a golf tournament trip to Kelowna that brought him together with Pamela, his partner of over 20 years, and the two made their life together from there.

He was a sports fanatic through and through, a devoted Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Steelers fan who would happily watch just about any game that was on. He loved classic rock along with Matt Minglewood, considered a good lobster dinner a special treat, and could be found any evening with a White Bacardi Rum, lots of ice and a splash of Diet Coke for color, never the other way around. Richard was a man of contrasts: stubborn, quiet, and subdued, but also the life of the party. He also had a quiet fondness for people-watching, content to sit back and take it all in.

He is survived by his beloved Pamela and step children Greg (Krista), Jeff (Madi), Chelsea, and Tiffany; as well as by Donna, the mother of his daughters; Samantha (Brad), and Jessica. Richard will also be missed by his grandchildren Blake, Koen, Reid, Daxton, Aliyah, Brynleigh and Kade; Siblings, Joe (Siss), Ernie (Debbie), David (Cindy), Eric, and Heather; as well as his sister-in-law Sandi (Rob); and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

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