52 years, you've been in my life. Ever since we became classmates at Kingsbury High. We hit it off straight away. I was the nutter, you were my straight man. My family loved you. I always remember my mum saying why can't I be calm like Ricardo. You we always chilled, that's why you made such a good copper. We literally did everything together. Bunking off school to go to the cinema or to comic conventions or to Hi fi shows. We also spent a lot of time in record shops listening to the latest jazz/funk and soul tunes.GOOD TIMES. I was proud of you when you became a police cadet.A career you embraced until you retired from the force. Then there were all the music concerts and music weekenders we went to. GOOD TIMES Apart from the time 3 of us went to a disco and we missed the last train home and had to walk over 12 miles to get home. I gave driving lessons when you transitioned from your Suzuki 250 motor bike. I always remember how you always laughed your head off when after a night out I would drive you home and everytime I would drive up the pavement and into the privett hedge in your .mum's garden. There's so much more we did together,better stop waffling now. You were and still are my best man.RIP. I'll see you again one day in the Shire My thoughts are with Claire,Dan,Jordan and family. Ps The pooping chicken in the tub is gonna miss you 😔 xx

Oh my darling Ricky, You’ve left such a gaping hole in our family - one that can never be closed. You really were such a kind, caring gent - we shared such unforgettable memories in our lives - we will always remember you with fondest love. Sleep well dear friend xx ♥️

Mr Lopery I am going to miss you dearly. I had the fondest childhood memories when we came to visit. You gave the warmest, tightest hugs that filled me with love and happiness. You were such a beautiful person inside and out and your laughter always filled the room. I was so fortunate to see you before your passing to tell you I love you. You really made my world a brighter place so thank you for that. All my love

A real gent you were dear Rick, so caring, funny, kind. So lucky were all who knew you, shared histories intertwined. Your absence leaves your family with an enormous hole its true. May they find some comfort in their shared collective memories that they’ll have of you. Your music taste of Jazz, Funk and Soul was in your DNA. We’ll recall fond memories of great times spent with you in this special musical way. Your humility, fun and laughter, the way you liked to jest and joke. We shall treasure these times always of an absolute top bloke. The love you left for all who loved and knew you is clearly plain to see. Our dear friend, farewell to you, rest up there and be free. We shall miss you Rick. ——————- "Free"... https://open.spotify.com/track/7bHwPFipS9cNQZuiyAxwmm?si=4gHNFiUBSxOhB7FstZFFTQ By Seawind

Well Ricky where do I start, I could write an essay. You were the best Brother-in-Law anyone could wish for, a one in a million, a confidant always there for me, a true friend, my sometimes gig, music, HMHB and sports buddy, loyal, an educator, a truly great husband and father who together with my big Sister brought up two beautiful boys in Dan and Jordan. How can you know someone for over forty years and never see them angry, you were a cool dude and I feel blessed to have had you in my life. You will be truly missed but never forgotten and always in my heart and head. So many great memories. R.I.P My beloved bro xxx

Ricky- You wear the crown For sure our friend:- Nicole and I are listening, smiling through our tears. Remembering most fondly, Covering our young ears. You’re home now from late turn. And that default tune appears. Our pleasure to have known you For those amazing 42 years. So many fun times And even more fun beers! More lately rum and coke As the belly fat appears. We broke your knee, When you said you could ski. Sometimes you’d grouse, Cause you didn’t like house. But always it’s been a pleasure Your like a National Treasure. A joy of life, Sadly missed, by me, and my wife. Xxx

Never forget the skin tight skiing trousers you wore on our skiing trip to France , will remember you as a true Gent ❤️

For the short time that I had the pleasure of knowing you, you were one of the coolest dudes I have ever met Rickster. Your family is lucky to have had you. I will miss you, my brother.

Ricky, the qualities you have are so many I'd just run out of pages to write on. I'm going to miss you terribly, and yes, will look after " el doggoes " Shelly x

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I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.