SYKES, Rick

Born on June 24, 1969. Passed away August 22, 2024.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 22, 2024

Aged 55 Years.

Much loved Dad and best mate to Michael and Simo.

Loving soul mate to Tina.

Much loved Son to Don and Dorris Sykes.

              ‘Forever in our hearts’

             He will be sadly missed

Funeral Notice
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 262 Commercial Road, MorwellView Map
Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mr. Rick Sykes will be offered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 262 Commercial Road, Morwell on FRIDAY (August 30, 2024) at 11.00 am.

At the conclusion of Prayers, a Private Cremation will be held.

A Wake to Celebrate Rick's life will be held at Fortuna 60 soccer club ,126 Crinigan Road Morwell from 12:30pm.
Tributes
  1. You’ll be forever missed Ricksta. Thankyou for being the best step father to me. I’ll forever miss your laugh, your dad jokes & will forever cherish our time together.
    I love you chachooo
    love gabba banks

    Gabby August 26, 2024
  2. RIP handsome / bigboy. You be forever in our hearts and such a great character. Love ya cuz

    Jason August 26, 2024
  3. Ricky ,,we spent our childhood together . So many memories and funny times . You were always being chased by someone trying to kick your arse lol , sorry we stirred you about your lips .
    I remember nunna always with a smile trying to get you with her apron . Your spite for life was infectious ,, that laugh always broke a bad mood .
    Your heart shone for your boys and your cars , oh and the MIGHTY PIES . Thanks for all the late parties at your home , many big nights . As we all grew into adults , we separated in our lives but the cousin love is and will always be strong . I’m so sorry you had to endure such a painful end to your life honey . Cancer iis so cruel . I will cherish our cousin memories . Rest free of pain now handsome . Love you always . Your cousin Springroll and Vegemite xx I’m so sorry I won’t be there for your send off xx Love to Michael and Simo xx

    Irene August 26, 2024
  4. I have known you since your a teenager and onto adulthood. Always a kind and staunch man who supported his friends and loved ones.
    A man who survived the rough times as a young person turned into a beautiful man.
    Paula.

    Paula Wilson August 26, 2024
  5. The old memories I will cherish. Lots of years hanging out. Those high school years, you always being the shit stirrer. Then 20 years later we crossed paths again. It was like nothing had changed. You were always up for socialising and enjoying life. RIP

    Jodie Hornibrook August 26, 2024
  6. My deepest sympathy to Tina and the Sykes family on the sudden passing of Rick. Rick was a great guy and friend to all who knew him. He was too young to leave this world. Thinking of you all. 💔

    Jenny Hammond August 26, 2024
  7. My thoughts to all Rick’s Family and Friends at this sad time. Rick might have been a customer that I met many years ago but he was always good to deal with loved a chat, laughter and a bit of banter. RIP Mate

    Nadia Stafford August 26, 2024
  8. Ricky you were one of the good ones I will cherish all the memories we made when we were kids my thoughts are with the Sykes family at this sad time an sorry I can’t make it to your send off till we meet again. Spitz

    Paul Spiteri August 26, 2024
  9. Ricky Dickie!! That’s one of the names I called you but you made me call you handsome 😂 well I think you made most of us younger cousins call you that 😆 but I’d do anything you’d say.. I adored you xo
    I remember how you use to tap on the table with your hand and I’d watch you, then you finally taught me… even though it annoyed the shit out of everyone, then I would do it and think I was so cool …. Pretty sure all of us did it…(I’m sure someone else will try to claim they started it first)
    I have so many memories of us growing up & each memory always makes me smile.
    We are going to miss you, your big beautiful personality, but now we can at least take comfort in knowing your free from pain xo
    Love you Always ❤️
    Tracy xo

    RIP Handsome 🌹

    Tracy McAuley August 26, 2024
  10. Ricky l remember the times we would come to Morwell for a visit & we would come to Aunty Doris house as nuna lived in the back in the bungalow and you were always working on 1 of your cars in the garage. Your passion for cars was incredible.
    One day l came to Morwell and you said to me cuz do you want to go for a spin in nervous, l didn’t no what to say. So off we went. It was a drive l will never forget. Least to say lucky l didn’t shit my pants my god that car was a animal.

    Thanks for the memories cuz.
    May you rest now free of pain.

    Love you always
    Julie xo❤️

    Julie August 27, 2024
  11. The jilbert family very saddened of hearing of Ricky’s passing.

    Sandra bellman jilbert August 27, 2024
  12. So saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. RIP Rick,, our deepest sympathies to your boys.
    Helen and Raedon Roylance. X

    Helen Roylance August 27, 2024
  13. To Dorris. Don and all the Sykes family we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ric.wonderful man taken way to early we are thinking of you all at this very sad time rest in peace Ric .Martin and Glynis Bugej

    Martin Bugeja August 27, 2024
  14. Sending love and condolences to the Sykes family. Rick was always such a friendly and happy person. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

    The Lowden Family

    Kerry Lowden August 28, 2024
  15. Our sympathies to the Sykes family on the sad passing of Rick.
    A huge loss for his 2 boys Michael and Simo.
    Sending you both love and strength during this difficult time .

    The Panayiotou Family

    P Ierardi August 28, 2024
  16. On the 22 nd August after a long battle . Mr RICK is what you said I should call you my beautiful , loving ,caring , funny , life of the party Son inlaw . You were given youre wings . It broke all our hearts & especially my beautiful daughter Tinas heart ❤️ to let you go . 😪 I have so many beautiful memories . I loved seeing you & tina so happy .The love you had for each other was beautiful . I promised you I would look after her for you & I will . .MR RICK you will be missed by at all our family gatherings , Fly high Rick. . RIP . LOVE Sandra .
    ( MUMMA ) XXX . GO PIES .

    Sandra VanDenBosch August 28, 2024
  17. Ricky loved you mate. 💔 So sorry you left us way to soon. So sorry for your family xxx Condolence’s to all that loved you.

    Kim Macdonald August 29, 2024
  18. Condolences to Tina , Michael an Simo , when i heard you had gone i couldnt believe it , it was only June we had our annual arguement on ” hey there old man ” with our birthdays 2 days apart it was our little joke , Rick my friend im gunna miss that banter an your charm of loving life , NERVOUS forever my friend let her rip up there . Forever your mate an friends Chris ,Kathy , Marcus an Jesse Schaeche

    Chris Schaeche August 29, 2024
  19. My condolences to the Sykes family, especially Michael, Simon,Don,Doris, David,Danny and Rick‘s beautiful partner Tina.
    God bless you guys.
    How I remember growing up as Rick’s mate I wouldn’t change a thing. There’s so much that comes to mind. I would need another lifetime just to talk about it but here are a few things To reminisce about like all the times Rick and I used to get around everywhere with our Morwell jackets on, riding around on our BMX’s going out to blue light and Wog discos , living nearly all the time at Rick‘s house to being Rick’s best man at his wedding and the Godfather of the boys I’m just blown away with the sudden and cruel passing of my best mate. love you mate
    always Eddy

    Eddy Buhagiar August 30, 2024
  20. U will be sadly missed condolences to the family at this very sad time

    Anita McNamara August 30, 2024