Eugene "Rick" Richard Donais Drumheller, Alberta Obituary

Eugene "Rick" Richard Donais

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family announces the passing of Eugene &ldquo;Richard&rdquo; Donais on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 63.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Rick was born in Drumheller, Alberta and grew up in Midland.&nbsp; The second of seven siblings.&nbsp; Rick was always willing to lend a hand to his big family and many friends.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">R.D., Ricky, Popeye, Captain or Jim were some of the nicknames he acquired over the years.&nbsp; In 1977 he started Verdant Valley Oilfield Services Ltd. with his dad.&nbsp; Later Rick went to work for Precision Drilling.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Rick married Leslie Berlando in September of 1984.&nbsp; He is survived by both his parents Eugene Sr. and Phyllis (Nonie) Donais, his wife, his son Eugene Donais Jr. and his daughter Natalie (Phil) Dompnier, and his only grandchildren Davin and Brooklyn. His brothers Kim (Sheila) Donais, Dale Donais, Stanley (Sharon) Donais, his sisters Anna (Miles) Sweep, Sandra (Dan) Chambers, and his baby brother Keith (Kimberly) Donais.&nbsp; As well as his numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Rick was predeceased by his niece Kala Donais, his father-in-law Eugene James Berlando and sisters-in-law Brenda Colberg and Beverly Brown.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Rick was so loved and will be missed forever.&nbsp; He had many passions in life: riding his Harley, driving his sports cars, his dogs, and spoiling his grandchildren.&nbsp; He was an incredible cook who enjoyed fishing, boating and spending time at Marie Lake.&nbsp; Rick&rsquo;s big smile only matched his big heart.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">A Celebration of Rick&rsquo;s Life will be held at an undisclosed location.&nbsp; Donations can be made to the MS Society or Canadian Cancer Society.&nbsp; Courtney-Winter&rsquo;s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements.</span></span></strong></p>
September 22, 1956 - August 26, 202009/22/195608/26/2020
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Courtney-Winter's Funeral Homes
September 10, 2020
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Myrna Carruthers
September 9, 2020
Condolences to Rick's family and his many, many friends,   You will be missed by many, Rick.
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Gerri Shadlock
September 4, 2020
Thinking of all of you at this time of loss,Remember the fun times you have had over the years.Fred & Gerri  Shadlock
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Bill Carruthers
September 2, 2020
My condolences to you all R.D will be missed He was a great friend .Will always remember Ricky
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Donna and Rob Thomas
September 1, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to the Donais family.  He always had time for a chat and a chuckle.  Will be missed. RIP buddy.
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Tracey(Lemal) Robinson
September 1, 2020
RIP Rick. Fly high and free. Condolences to the family. Tracey (Lemal) Robinson
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Auntie Shannon & Steve
September 1, 2020
Steve and I were talking this morning and we spoke of your Dad's big laugh,big smile and big heart!
We remember your Dad picking wild flowers here at the lake to take back to your mom.💞
He loved his family with his whole being.
Xoxo
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Wendy
September 1, 2020
Our heart goes out to you all. So sad to lose a loved one. Forever in our hearts!
Doug/Wendy, Sean/Teyel and Adam/Kylee.
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Alma Garbe
September 1, 2020
My deepest condolences Nonie Eugene & family🤗
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Tink
September 1, 2020
Nonie, Eugene, Leslie and families. We're so very sorry for your loss. Take as best care as you can. Lots of love ❤️.
Tink, Shaun and Danielle.
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