RICHARD MICHAEL (RICK) LA ROSA Obituary

RICHARD MICHAEL (RICK) LA ROSA attended Sisler High School in Winnipeg, MB. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Richard Michael (rick) La Rosa.

Graduation Year	Class of 1976
Date of Passing	Nov 18, 2006
About	RICHARD MICHAEL (RICK) LA ROSA May 29, 1958 - November 18, 2006 Peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2006, Rick passed away in his sleep at the age of 48 years. Rick will be lovingly remembered by his son Matt; daughter Ashley; father Mike (Lillian Buckler); siblings, Christina (Randy) Boen, Martin and Catherine (Glen) Litke; nieces and nephew, Sheri (Wes), Pamela (Pat), Amber (Jason) and Ryan; grandnieces and nephew, Shelby, Paige, Mya and Nashton; many family and close friends. He was predeceased by his mother Mary-Anne; infant brother Christian; his favourite dog Bogart. Rick was born in Winnipeg, MB on May 29, 1958, the oldest of four children. He attended school at Sisler High and at the age of 16 he began his first and only job spanning 30 plus years at Canada Safeway. Rick had many interests throughout his life. He enjoyed playing hockey, as well as coaching. He was an avid history buff, particularly war documentaries and had a love for classic movies. He also enjoyed classic Rat Pack music. Rick was also a huge fan of the cartoon Peanuts , especially Snoopy. Rick loved spending time with his family and his children. Rick and his son Matthew had a passion for collecting model cars and would spend a lot of time going to various car shows. Rick and his daughter Ashley would devote many hours together visiting as many pet stores as they could find. Rick will be missed for his seriousness as well as his mischievous side. The family would like to thank the staff at the Health Sciences Centre for their care over the years. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Ave. with Rev. Fr. Sam Argenziano officiating. Committal will take place at a later date at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum at Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rick's memory to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation, MS7 - Thorlakson Building, 820 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9. BARDAL FUNERAL HOME 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474 Condolences: www.bardal.ca As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 22, 2006

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Karen Mclachlan '76 said:

Just found out now that Richard LaRosa passed such a long time ago. I’m saddened. Even though we didn’t remain close, I remember him with great fondness as a stand-up guy. I just wanted to comment that I considered him a friend and am sorry he is gone.

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