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About John Richard “Rick” Wright
John Richard Wright (Rick), 62 of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning on Saturday, September 11th, 2021
Rick was born to Margaret and Weldon (Ray) Wright on August 25th, 1959. Born into a loving family, Rick was the youngest brother of 5 boys. Uncle to many, father of Delbert and Lisa Wright, grandfather of Cory, Jason, Seth, Breezy, Shyanne and Chancellor, great-grandfather to Madelyn. He is survived by the love of his life Linda Wright whom he vowed as his wife 42 years ago.
Rick retired after 33 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator at Chandler Ready Mix and Cemex.
Rick enjoyed life in many ways, he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, SprintCar, NASCAR, cooking, BBQ competitions but above all else he enjoyed having a good time with his family and friends that he loved. In that tradition we will be celebrating his life at his home on October 16th starting at 2pm. 330 S. Hawes Road Mesa, Arizona.
20 comments
Jesus Macario
My condolences to the Wright family.
Skeeter Thario
This news broke my heart. I have known and loved Rick for 40+ years. He was such a great friend. No one could draw a crowd like him. He had such a delightful personality he would have people just go where he was to hang out with him. I will miss you so much.
Rest in Peace my beloved friend.
Nicki Taylor
Rest in peace Rick thank you for always treating me as family.
Steven McGuire
The McGuire family sends our condolences. RIP
Colleen Clark
I was so saddened to hear this news. My heart goes out to you at this time of grief. All my best wishes to you and your family. Sending you love and strength at this time of loss.
Tammy Gertsen Archambo
Linda I’m so Sorry for your loss of Rick, he was a great & fun guy to be around. Love you Rick , Linda & Family.
Sharlot England
Rest In Peace Rick.
Linda so sorry for your loss.
Lisa Torres
So many years have gone by. I only knew your son from high school along time ago. He was very respectful, kind and funny. I’m sorry for your loss. My condolences to his family and all his friends alike. RIP Ricky Wright.
Jones family
Rick you were always loved and looked at as family all of us kids have so many great memories with you that we will cherish forever !! Your house was the cool house for all of us kids to have fun and you were always their with us . Loosing someone as special as you defiantly took a piece of the heart away forever we will be their for Linda and stop by to make sure she is ok and make sure she don’t need anything . You will be missed is a understatement !!!
Rene & Lorrie
My condolences to you Linda and your entire family. Rick may you rest in peace and save me seat we’ll at the big race in heaven my heaven my friend.
Patty Schultz
Rest in Peace Rick you will be missed by many
Mark Wright
You know I’m around for your family anytime, anywhere, always. I told you I would and I will. Miss you Partner
Steve and Lynn Page
Rest In Peace Rick, you will be missed by all who knew you..
Brad Kurtzman
Rest In Peace Buddy. You’re gonna be
missed. Had a lot of fun fun times at your house. Sorry for your loss Delbert, Linda and Lisa.
Steve & Janet
Rick will be missed by so many. He was everyone’s friend and a great cousin. We shared many great hunting and fishing trips. I wish the family and friends comfort and peace.
Rest in peace Rick
John Stotts
Heaven gained a great and fun soul. You’ll be missed by all of us. Till we meet again
Fred Black
Going to miss him, great friend and nephew by marriage
Mike Pickens
I’m so sorry to that he passed away and prayers for his family
Sandra Morrison
So sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts goes out to the family and friends
Bobby and Denise
Rest in Peace Rick. You will be missed.