Richard (Rick) Murray White

Richard (Rick) Murray White was born on January 2, 1949, under blizzardy prairie wide skies in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He lived with heart and a smile as wide as those skies. Rick was a philosopher, a unique and quirky craftsman, and a skilled stained glass artisan. He spent many nights in the hot tub under the stars, talking to his maker. He journeyed on to his maker on November 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Rick dedicated over 45 years of his life to service as a paramedic. His service included acting as a supervisor during the 1987 tornado in Edmonton. This inspired him to work with Mark and Molly to help develop peer support networks for first responders. In this service as in his wider life, he companioned the breadth of humanity, sometimes in the darkest hours. The depth and sincerity of his care meaningfully upheld dignity for many many people.

Rick is preceded by his mother Isabel White (nee Rodger), his father Arthur Ronald White (Ronnie), and his brother Roger White.

He is survived by many who love him: His beloved wife Michelle White; his loving sister Marybelle White; and his dear children Kate Patel, Reid and Kathy White, Jamie and Lydia Peers, Marc Peers, Rob and Kayo Peers, Danielle Peers and Lindsay Eales. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Rick was lit up with a diamond twinkling in his eyes by his many grandchildren: Boss and Bronson Patel, Rayne and Lily White, Hana and Emi Peers, Jack and Mitch Peers, Justin and Nicky Peers, and Willow Eales. To many in his family and beyond, Grandpa Rick was a loving mentor, a joyfully jokester, and an expert Donald Duck impressionist.

We will all surely be met by Rick, with open arms and a toothpick in his mouth, when we journey in our own time.

Celebration of Rick’s Life
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am.
Trinity Funeral Home Chapel
10530 - 116 St., Edmonton, AB

Those wishing to view the service via LiveStream, may do so by accessing the following link:LiveStreamRickWhite

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your local food bank.

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