Brent Ricci Hennig
December 17, 1955 ~ May 2, 2020
Born in:
Red Deer, Alberta
Resided in:
Tucker , Georgia
Brent Ricci Hennig, 64, of Calgary, Alberta; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Atlanta, Georgia, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 2, 2020. A family service will be held in Atlanta, Georgia with a memorial service in late summer in Vancouver, British Columbia.
“Ric” Hennig was born in Red Deer, Alberta and raised in Calgary, Alberta. As a youth he was a talented ice hockey player and retained his skills as a skater throughout his life. As an adult he was an avid golfer; which he loved playing with son, Michael.
Ric Hennig was an energetic entrepreneur. In Calgary, he operated a home building business and worked in pharmaceutical sales and later started a wholesale fax machine business. He was the general manager of a giftware wholesale company in Burnaby, British Columbia. Ric was a founder and chief operating officer of The Kids Watch Company, Inc., in Atlanta, Georgia. He held duel Canadian and American citizenship and was proud of both.
Ric loved his family and was proud of his children. He raised his son, Michael and his daughter Cheryl with unconditional love and unwavering support. He was the “block Dad” to all of Michael and Cheryl’s friends, taking them on frequent trips to Kalamaka Lake and golf trips all over British Columbia.
Ric is loved and will be greatly missed by all those in whose lives he was a vibrant part, including his wife Jacqueline Beecher Hennig; his son Michael Adam Hennig, his daughter in law, Elizabeth Hennig; his grandson, Benjamin Thomas Hennig, who he adored and had nicknamed “Putter” in anticipation of future golf rounds together, all of Atlanta, Georgia; his daughter, Cheryl Dawn Hennig of Vancouver, British Columbia; his parents Ronald and Alice Hennig of Vancouver, British Columbia; his brother Randall Hennig (Debbie) of Calgary Alberta; two sisters Dona Lehner (Ron) of Calgary, Alberta and Wendy Streeter (Murray) of Edmonton, Alberta; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
Friends and relatives who wish to remember Ric are asked to make donations in-lieu of flowers to the Children’s Tumor Foundation USA, or Tumour Foundation of British Columbia (Canada)www.tumourfoundation.ca
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Shawn Rennie & Kveta Rennie
I am grateful that we remained friends throughout the years and that you found your soulmate in Jackie. Your sudden and unexpected passing is very sad. Condolences and deepest sympathy to all in your family. God Bless.
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Was very sad to hear the news of Ric passing. He was always a great dad and friend. Our daughters were school friends and also baseball teammates. Ric and I coached our girls team one season it was a fun time.
You were one of the good ones who will be missed. Condolences to your children and family.
Peter and Kathy Stivin
You raised a great son, and we are glad he is part of our family. May you enjoy many rounds in heaven.
My heart is so sad for each of you.
You left too soon and left many family and friends saddened by your sudden and unexpected passing. Although I knew you but a few years as we only met when Elizabeth and Mike married, I saw immediately you were passionate about life, family, friends and sports. You introduced us to your parents, Alice and Ron, with whom we have enjoyed celebrations of your Mom’s American Thanksgivings and our Canadian Christmas. You raised two beautiful children who you successfully encouraged to pursue advanced education, play golf and be lasting friends. You were a loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and recently a proud grandfather to Benjamin. You were a salesman, entrepreneur, and innovator, with a keen eye always on the next project. Your love for people was perhaps your greatest trait and is your life-lasting gift to us all.
I leave you with an Old Irish Blessing, as this is not good bye, but simply Adieu.
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rain fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again, our friend,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Love Kathleen & Robert Strath
To a treasured uncle, and a beloved big brother,
Thank you for a lifetime of indescribable adventures, and amazing family memories. Your presence in our lives meant more to us than we could ever imagine, and we grieve for your beautiful wife, children, and grandchild. Our world is smaller and darker without your bright light and laughter to lead us on.
Miss you and love you lots Uncle Turkey,
Wendy, Murray, Natasha, Kailah, Shaun and Becka
Tricia Black
I am sending much love & hugs to everyone. My thoughts have been with you all, Ric was truly larger than life.
I feel fortunate to have grown up with Cheryl. The door to their house (and fridge) was always open for us anytime we wanted. Ric took the time to sit & talk with us. Sometimes it was to spark a debate, or listen to us blab away or to simply just lend an ear. He greeted me with a big smile, laugh & a genuine interest in how I was doing. It’s rare to want to spend time with your friend’s Dad when you’re in junior high school. But I looked forward to coming over, plunking down & have Ric poke fun at me while making us dinner on the bbq.
He took the time to coach our softball teams, take us boating & camping in the Okanagan, pick us up in the mini van & take us for ice cream…he was invested in our lives.
As a teenager, I always was a bit in awe of Ric. He seemed to have it all. Two amazing kids, a successful business, a zest for life and and then one day a new lady in his life. I’ll never forget the day I met Jackie. She was in their kitchen & immediately gave me the warmest hug. The sparkle that was always in Ric’s eyes was so much brighter now.
Ric & Jackie took the time to visit and have dinner with me when I moved to Toronto. Ric poked fun at me, and made sure I ate four courses of food. What sticks out the most from that memory is how much it felt like home to have them there. He told me he was proud of me for going to university & working so hard. He made me feel like my hard work was worth it. He just had that way about him.
My heart feels heavy, having him gone doesn’t seem fair. I wish I could have visited with him again. Thank you Ric & Jackie for always making me feel like your home was my home. For being a part of my childhood, for being a part of some of my best memories growing up and for being one of the best Dads to all us kids.
May you rest easy
Much love,
Trish
xo