1953
2011
Arrangements under the direction of Merritt Funeral Home, Wapato, WA.
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July 14, 2018
Military
Michael Anderson
Rick, it's been seven years and I still miss you. You were my best friend and truly my brother. We did a lot of crazy things back in the day. I miss you and wish we could be together again, running the streets of Long Beach and San Francisco in Crystal or Bubbles.
July 11, 2018
Family
Gloria Mora
Miss you brother wish you wouldn't have left home so soon I was still young and you were gone so long Mama missed her only son so very much love you brother
August 10, 2011
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July 26, 2011
Carolina Soils
Rick we are going to miss you.I will never forget you.You were always there when i need help.Never say no to me and my kids.Would always say anything to my favor cousin.You will always be in my heart.I will try very hard to keep my promise I made to you.Your favor cousin
July 22, 2011
Tim Donna
Rick thanks for all the good times. You will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace and Gods loving arms. Fair Wnds and Following Seas Shipmate.
July 18, 2011
Wendy Wright
Uncle Rick, you truly were my favorite uncle. You always made me feel loved and special when I was around you. I was so happy when you and Aunt Fran moved back to Washington. It seemed like the time we had was so short. Thank you for being you. I will miss you more than you know but I know I will see you again some day. Until then, God bless. Love, Wendy Lynn
July 17, 2011
Tonya Schwahn
Frances, I wish me and the boys could have made it out to see you. We miss you very much and we will miss Rick a lot too. He was a great man and every time I saw him, he was always very happy. Please let us know if there is anything you need, I hope we get to see you soon. We love you very much.
July 17, 2011
Bobbi Schwahn
Ricketty you will be missed, thank you for taking such great care of my sister, and giving me two great nephews. I will watch over them all from here as you stand watch from the heavens. I know that my family will miss you, especially your sense of humor and that great big smile. Love and god bless you.
July 16, 2011
Mark Yando
Rick was a good guy, I worked in the oil lab on the Monongahela then after me my ex wife worked with him and she liked him alot. He was like a father figure to alot people on the boat. Sometimes I think god calls home the good ones. May peace be with you.
July 16, 2011
Mike Anderson
Rick,
My best friend, my brother, you will be missed but never forgotten. There are just to many memories of our wild and crazy days for you to ever be far from my heart. You will be with me for the rest of my life. Your brother, Andy
July 16, 2011
Jean Widmyer
Frances my heart goes out to you and your boys in this time of sorrow. I pray the lord gives you all strength to get through these hard times ahead. Rick will never be forgotten as he was a good man. Love from your cousin Jean
July 15, 2011
Donna Dew
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
July 15, 2011
Debbi Morlan
Franny thanks so much for welcoming us to your home. It was a wonderful service and I know Rick was watching and smiling so proud of his family! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love your sis.
July 15, 2011
Dixie Mack
You have my deepest sympathy of your loss. Ricky was always a funny man, making everyone laugh with his jokes. I will miss him. I love you Cousin Frances, Patrick and Shawn.
July 15, 2011
Tegan Ellis
I'm sorry to hear that Rick has passed on. My thoughts and prayers are with my aunt Frances and family in this time of loss. May the Lord give you everlasting comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts, and give you strength.
July 15, 2011
Beth Downs
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although it was a brief meeting, I was happy to meet Frances and Richard, take care.
Beth Downs
Area Agency on Aging
July 15, 2011
Jocelyn, neice
My heart and positive thoughts go out to my Aunt Fran and my cousins. I am so sorry you have to go throught this loss. Just know you have many loved ones that are there for you. I wish I could be, but I will be thinking about you all the time. I miss you Aunt fran very much.
July 14, 2011
Sharon Hogan
Best wishes to the family ,I am so sorry for your loss. Rick was a great person always easy to talk to and better yet a good listener. His laugh was priceless. I enjoyed knowing him on the ship.
July 14, 2011
Rose Griess
Fran,Shawn and Patrick
We are sorry about the passing of Rick. He was a great friend to Bill on the Coral Sea. You both were a wonderfull friend to me and got me thru those 6 month cruises. The boys were a good friend helping Michelle get used to the military life. We miss all the good time we had with all of you and I will miss how he and I always tried to out due each other with the birthday cards. Please remember what I said of the phone you can call me anytime day or night when you need to talk.
Love
Rose amd Bill Griess
July 13, 2011
Dan and Linda Smith
Fran..You are in our hearts and prayers. Lots of time has passed since we were all young and carefree. Rick was the Best Man at our wedding 36 yrs. ago and he really was the best. We are so glad we got to see Rick two yrs. ago. RIP good friend. Stay strong Fran. We love you.
July 13, 2011
Joe Vuono
Fran and to the Ayres' Family,
I am sorry to hear about Rick's passing. I had the honor of serving with Rick on "The World's Finest Oiler". I remember the times I would go to the Oil Lab and spend time together, especially during General Quarters. We would talk about the Navy, about friends and family. Rick is and will always be a true Shipmate. He will be standing the Eternal Watch and keeping an eye on his family, friends and shipmates. Fair Winds and Following Seas, Rick.
July 13, 2011
Anita Villaescusa
Frances I know you will remember when those horns fell on my head.... It was Rick's fault....I don't care WHAT he said! He was alway so funny and he did enjoy life. Wish we were closer, however you guys are always in my heart. Love ya, Anita
July 13, 2011
Frances Ayres
Rick, You used to tell me "I love you more today then I did yesterday but tomorrow I will love you more." I will miss you so....much. I wasn't ready for you to leave me. You are free now. Go with God! Love, Frances
July 13, 2011
Diana Montoya
To the Ayres Family I'm so sorry for your loss.
Donna Ricky's sister is married to my brother Ed. I was not lucky enough to have met Ricky, but I heard so many great things about him through both of them.
Rest in Peace Ricky and God Bless you.
July 13, 2011
Cindy Ward
Frances and Family,
Even though we did not have the privilege to know your dearest Rick, please accept our heartfelt condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With sincere love from you cousin and the Ward family.
July 13, 2011
Phil Dixner
Please accept our sincere thoughts and prayers during this time. It was an honor to serve with him in Engineering years ago.
July 12, 2011
Frank Duffy
I was stationed with Rick when he was on USS Monongahela, He was a good BT, Oil King,and a Great Friend. Always ready to help a shipmate and never expceted anything in return. I am proud to say he was my Friend
Fair Winds and Following Seas Rick
R/Frank Duffy BTC (SW) USN RET
July 12, 2011
Ayres Shawn
Love ya Pops. God speed and good journey
July 12, 2011
Cynthia Donna
BT1 Ayers was one of kind and very sweet and kind man. I am very sad for your loss. He always listened without judgment. I hope I can some day be the kind of human being he was. Thank you for sharing part of his life with us.
Cynthia Donna, USS Monongahela
July 12, 2011
Leighan Bianco/Risso
I will always remember when we were younger your crazy elvis dance.rip with di My prayers are with your family
July 12, 2011
Eric Durham
You have my deepest sympathy on your loss,I am a believer and our loss is heavans gain. He will be missed but know that you and yours are in our hearts and thoughts (Eric Durham)
July 12, 2011
Donna Jennings
There are no words to describe my hurt & sorrow at losing my only brother. He was & is a wonderful brother, husband, father, son and uncle and he will be missed every single day by many people. I love you Ricky, more than you ever knew. Rest in Peace my beautiful brother.
July 12, 2011
Robert Mac Isaac
Rick,
Time has passed , but you are never to be forgotten. Fair winds and following seas. My condolences to Fran & family. He was a remarkable friend.
July 12, 2011
Christie Ayres
My Uncle Ricky..... Strong man, Navy man, Family Man, Honorable Man. Also a funny man. He told me that anything over 21 was no longer a birthday, it was an anniversary of your 21st birthday. I remember as a kid, when him and the family would come to visit, there would be love, laughter, dancing, crying, fun. He asked me to take care of his mother. I hope I am doing him proud. May you rest in eternal peace. And God Bless my Aunt Frances and Cousins Shawn and Patrick. I love you all.
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