Fredrick ´Rikk’ Alan Lewis born in Halifax, NS, died in Ottawa on June 8, 2019 at the age of 48.
Rikk is survived by his parents, Rick and Linda, spouse Grace, daughter Harley, sister Trina, and nièce Isabella.
He served in the military for 27 years which included 6 tours of duty including Somalia, Bosnia twice, and 3 times to Afghanistan. He was proud to be a member of 3RCR, the Canadian Airborne Regiment, and the Canadian Military Parachute Team the Skyhawks.
Rikk enjoyed making many friends throughout his life and military career. His favourite pastimes included putting pavement under the wheels of his Harley ´Black Betty’, skydiving with more than a thousand jumps under his belt, and had a passion for weapons and firearms. Rikk possessed a joy for life that radiated through his broad smile and gleaming eyes. He was well loved, and will surely be well missed and well remembered. He dearly loved his family, friends, and comrades in arms.
Friends and family are invited to visit at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave. on Friday June 21, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. Interment will take place in the National Military Cemetery followed by a reception.
Digital Guestbook
Rolling Hills Public School
Glenn Stainthorpe
I knew Rikk well, so sad...another brother gone way too soon.
Fair winds & Soft landings my friend.
Okie
See you at Odins table in Valhalla one day.
Warriors RV brother
Michelle Bevan (Brown)
Hands down one of my favourite childhood friends. This guy could make a statue laugh. Fond memories of Kraft Dinner lunches in Jr High. I still have letters and postcards when you were stationed away. You will be missed.
Isabella Hébert
I miss you uncle Rikki it’s never gotten easier since you’ve been gone I’m 15 now though and it’s been 3 years , almost 4 since you’ve been gone.
We are honoured to have had Rikk at our school sharing his experiences and educating our students and staff. We will forever remember his visit and the impact it had on our school. Our condolences to his family.