RICK KINGMA

Rick Kingma passed away on May 14, 2026, at the age of 70. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Sandra; his children, Kevin and his wife Subee, and Chrissy; his siblings and their families: Annie Rutherford, Sam and his wife Anne, Andy, and Dorothy Kimber and her husband Jay of Ontario, and John and his wife Anita, Dina and her husband Ron, and Rita and her husband Steve of British Columbia. He is also survived by his in-laws and their families: Elisabeth Riss, Larry Riss and his wife Cheryl, Karen Cherubini, Linda Riss and her husband Russ, and Dennis Riss and his wife Claudia. Rick was predeceased by his parents, John and Aukje; and his siblings Douglas, Gerda, Susan, and Clarence. Born in Welland on May 13, 1956, Rick grew up in Wainfleet. In 1980, he met Sandra, and they married in 1983, settling in Niagara-on-the-Lake to raise their family. Rick was a dedicated truck driver and a devoted family man who loved spending time with those closest to him. He was also a passionate sports fan who faithfully cheered on his teams, the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Bills. In keeping with Rick's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a private family Celebration of Life has been held. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the compassionate staff at Hamilton General Hospital and the Toronto General Hospital CICU and CVICU for their care. To honour Rick's memory, please consider a simple act of kindness by signing up to be an organ donor through the Trillium Gift of Life Network, which facilitates organ retrieval and donation programs.