We Remember
VARGO, Richard (Rick) Allan
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Passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 at the age of 67. Survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife Dianne of 47 years; three daughters: Susan Carcamo (Carlos), Paula Vargo and Tiffany Haugrud (Colin) all of Calgary, AB; eight grandchildren: Ashley, Braedon, Isabelle, Emilie, Logan, Hudson, Miller and Samantha; one sister Gloria Dietrich (Charles) of West Kelowna and other family members. Rick was born in Regina, SK and worked at Sears as a Regional Manager for 34 years. He retired to Kelowna in 2000. Rick was a great husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed. No service by request.
Rick was my first field manager and my first mentor. I always had the greatest respect for him. I will miss our rare but enjoyable breakfasts in Westbank after he retired. My deepest sympathies to Diane and your entire family. Godspeed my friend.
Dear Diane and Family, needless to say we are shocked to hear of Ricks passing. I know I can speak for many when I say Rick was really one of the best. As for myself I always enjoyed his friendship and good humour. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dianne, i worked with Rick at Sears in Regina, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
So very sorry to hear this sad news and my heartfelt condolences to the family. He will surely be missed.
I worked for him at the Call Center and have only good memories of him.
Kathy A.
Dianne & family:
We are so sorry for your loss of Rick. From your updates we know that Rick worked as hard as he possibly could to stay with you as long as he was able. Your loving care gave him his strength. Rick loved you, Dianne so very much. It didn’t take long once you met Rick to start hearing the stories of his wonderful wife and his girls. He loved life and always enjoyed sharing a few laughs whether it was over the coffee table at Sears or during the week-end golf games. There was never a shortage of stories when Rick was close by. One mystery has now been solved, Rick’s middle name. He would never share it so he was fondly called Richard Andy by his golf buddies. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Stay strong as we know you have been over the months of Rick’s illness.
I am so sorry to hear of Ricks death. my sincere condolences I know how much he loved his family. Heaven just got another angel. Take care of yourself.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all as you mourn. Love to you all!
Dianne I am so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. He was a wonderful man and I am proud to have known him. You and your family take care and enjoy the wonderful memories I’m sure Rick left you with.
Dianne and family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Having worked with Rick for a number of years, I truly got to know what a terrific person Rick was. He will surely be missed.
Betty Delnea
Richard and I went to elementary school together and stayed in touch after he moved to Regina, where I was also from. I remember him writing to me and sending me a picture of his girlfriend, Dianne who was so cute. He was a special person and I have often thought of him over the years. We talked many years ago on the phone when he worked for Sears. He was a special person and my condolences to his family. Ann Marie Ross
Dear Dianne
So sorry to hear of Ricks Passing.
He was a very gentle man. Always nice to talk with him,growing up in Regina.
Condolences to you and the family.
Rick went to St PiusX. I knew him but he went to Sheldon I to Campion College for Grade 9. y condolences to family and friends. I never ran into him while I was contracted to Sears….
Diane,girls and families,
Sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. We go a longs ways back before Sears. I got to know Rick when I worked with his mom, Betty at Sears. I thought of you guys when, Diane I read in the paper your uncle passed away earlier in December. Take care and I know you will have many good memories. Give our sympathies to Gloria and Charlie also.
Jim and Gladys Straus
I can’t begin to tell you how sad I am for you and your family Dianne. My deepest condolences to all of you.
I’ve just read this tragic news. I hoped he would pull through since so many people prayed for him… My heart goes out for the whole family. I never met him but he was the reason I felt so close to you, Tiffany, when we met the first time and you told me about your Hungarian roots. Deepest condolences to you all. Love, Babett
So sorry to hear of this terrible loss. He was an amazing man! I am honored to have known him. He loved his family so much and he is watching over all of you know, your angel. My thoughts are with the family at this time of loss.
Amy Renning
Diane and family. My deepest sympathy in the loss of Rick. I worked with him in Regina. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Carol Binns
Dianne and family, and Gloria & Charles… We were so saddened to read about Rick’s passing. It has been many years since we saw you in Regina – and once people move away, contact is lost. Rick’s dad was my cousin, and I always considered Rick & Gloria my dear cousins. Our love and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Sylvia (Laslo) & Vince Aitken
Dianne and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Rick was a great mentor and highly respected.
He always spoke of you and the girls with adoration at work.
I will miss receiving email from him.
Hoping your treasured memories bring you comfort day by day.
Dear Dianne,
So sorry to hear about Rick’s passing.Condolences to you and the kids.
Terry and Linda Vargo
SORRY TO HEAR OF RICK DEATH CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Dianne and family,we were so saddened to hear of your loss. Rick was a good friend and a person I had so much respect for. We shared a lot of laughs over the years at work but especially with our Sunday morning golf group, Rick and Bill vs. Len and Dave, this went on for a number of years and we shared lots on the golf course but his love for you, his daughters and grandchildren were always number one in our conversations! Our prayers are with you in your time of loss.
Dear Dianne and Family,
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. I had the privilege of working with Rick and fondly remember his strength of character and his deep compassion for the people he worked with.
Dianne & family, I am very sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Rick was a great mentor for me personally and made the workplace a better place by his management style. He was one of the best, Sears and especially many employees were better because of him. Above anything else, the pride of his family stood out with the pictures in his office, my sincere sympathy to your family. Kevin Derenisky.
Sorry for your loss.
Dianne and family,
Sincere sympathy on the loss of Rick. He struggled so valiantly to stay with you but it was not to be. The days ahead will be difficult, however, the love of family and friends that surround you will sustain you along with the many cherished memories.
Margaret
I was saddened to learn that Rick had died and I offer my condolences to his family.
I have fond memories of Rick as we shared our childhood when I lived near him on Wallace St.. I knew him as the brother of my classmate, Gloria. May he rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. I worked for him in the Call Center & he was always very helpful. Condolences to Diane & familys
Dianne & Family, We were shocked by the news of Rick, He was a good friend and i enjoyed our days at Sears. Even after with emails and calls to keep in touch with all the old group. He will be missed and our thoughts are with you and the family.
Dianne, I was so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Starting out as a Catalogue Store Manager on the Prairies in the mid 80’s I looked up to Rick as one of my early mentors at Sears, and I will always remember his laugh and warm smile. He certainly was a big part of my fondest memories and times with Sears. He will be grealy missed.
Dianne, I was so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. As a Catalogue Store manager in the mid 1980’s I looked up to Rick as a mentor early in my career. I have find memories of his great sense of humour and his smile. Rick was a great guy who I will always remember. My condolences to you and your family.
Dianne and family. I remember both you and Rick from my days at St. Thomas School in Regina, and the special relationship you had with each other even way back them. I am so sorry you have lost your soul-mate and life-partner much too soon. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Dear Diane, Susan, Paula, and Tiffany and families;
Each day we think of you and understand how hard it must be for all of you. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal”. We have many happy memories of Rick and our great times playing cards, going to Vegas, Hawaii, and our many visits to Kelowna. When Rick and Les were together it was infectious laughter that seemed to be nonstop. Such fun times!
We love you,
Bev and Les