Obituaries

GROSSO, Rick

July 28th, 1963 – September 13, 2019

Rick passed away peacefully at the age of 56 in the Kelowna General Hospital on September 13, 2019. Very much feeling his loss are his three children Dorell Shovar, Martina Shovar, and Justin Grosso; his grandchildren Aubrey, Fox, Ava; and Martina’s Fiancé, Ava’s father, Dino, the “Coach” and player of many ball teams that Rick did scorekeeping and cheering for. Rick is also missed by his parents Charlie Grosso of Williams Lake, BC and Dolores Sheldon of Lumby, BC; his siblings, Garry Grosso of Vernon, BC and Lori Grosso of Kelowna, BC; his nephew Lynden Grosso of Kelowna BC; his nieces Becky Grosso Richardson of Williams Lake BC and Morgan Grosso Friesen of Vancouver, BC; Uncle Keith Sheldon of Florida, U.S.A.; his cousins Candice Sheldon of Ontario and Trent Sheldon of Ontario. We are grateful to Michelle Homen for being Rick’s “special lady”, touching his life with TRUE LOVE. They were both born on July 28th, true Leo’s.

Rick graduated as Class Valedictorian in 1981 at Columneetza Senior Secondary school, Williams Lake, BC He chose to complete his 5th class Power Engineering in 2004, which enabled him to make and maintain superior ice conditions with his Refrigeration Ticket.

Rick left a legacy in playing and coaching hockey. He played Junior A hockey and refereed minor hockey as well as other leagues in his capacity. He worked, played, and ran arenas in Williams Lake BC, Sparwood, BC, 100 Mile House, BC, Vanderhoof, BC, Nelson, BC, Fernie BC, and Kelowna, BC. He was also fondly known as a “Rink Rat”. This time was considered his “ZAMBONI DAYS” and were some of the best days of his life! Rick’s sports life also included Baseball in Invermere, BC.

He will be sadly missed by all the family, friends, and sports associations he touched with his positive attitude. He enriched his community with a caring personality.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Evangel Church, in the Fellowship Room, 3261 Gordon Dr, Kelowna, BC, at 2:00 pm. Cards or flowers would warm Rick’s heart. Any donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, www.heartandstroke.ca, and/or Kelowna General Hospital ICU, www.kghfoundation.com. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com.

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/grosso-rick

Condolence Messages

Oct 01, 2019
So sorry for your loss Garry.

Toni
Sep 27, 2019
What a lovely tribute to Rick. Sending our deepest condolences to family and friends. He will be truly missed by many.

Frank and Corinne Gorges
Sep 26, 2019
Sending you so much love and support Lori!

Nik
Sep 26, 2019
So sorry for your loss Lori. God be with you and your family during this time.

Audrey
Sep 25, 2019
Lori. I am sending you my deepest condolences, love and a great big hug. You are in my thoughts.

Dena, HISC
Sep 25, 2019
To my longtime friends Charlie and Delores,

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. As I read about your loss, I have so many fond memories of our times together in Williams Lake and spending time with your family.

Rosemary Meadows(Tully)
Sep 25, 2019
Delores and Charlie. So sorry to hear about Ricky. Way too young to be taken away. Hugs to you and your family.

Rachel (Rae) and Ed Sehn