Ricky Gordon Block
May 31, 1965 – September 9, 2017

It is with broken hearts the family of Ricky Block of Annaheim, SK announce his sudden and unexpected passing on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Cudworth, SK.  He was 52 years of age.  Ricky was born in LeRoy, SK, on May 31, 1965, to Gordon and Scarlett (nee Buckaway) Block of LeRoy. He was raised on a farm outside of LeRoy with his two sisters, Starla and Dione, and grew up helping on the farm; playing, coaching, and refereeing hockey; running frog races; wearing his purple suit; and being a leader in his school, as President of the SRC.  Ricky graduated in 1983 from LeRoy High School as Valedictorian. On April 12, 1986 he married Ann-Marie ven der Buhs of Englefeld and settled on a farm in Quill Lake. Throughout their marriage they settled in Saskatoon, where Ricky graduated as Valedictorian from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Education. Then they moved to LeRoy; where Ricky continued farming with his dad for many years. Eventually, he started teaching at LeRoy School and then in 2001 began teaching full time in Annaheim.  Ricky continued to teach at this school for the rest of his teaching career. During the summer months he trucked, farmed, built bins and coached provincial and national fastball. He passionately coached fastball, volleyball, badminton and other sports, and loved to write movies and adapt plays for his students to perform. Ricky inspired and pushed many to pursue their dreams and goals. Throughout Ricky and Ann’s marriage they welcomed four children; Jacqueline (1990), Rachelle (1994), Taylor (1997), and Dawson (2000). Ricky and Ann parted ways in 2011 and Ricky moved to Annaheim, SK. There he met his loving partner, Susan Hathiramani. They spent their happy years together sharing their love of music, art, writing and pets (Fred, Miska and Leif). Ricky was a loving father and partner, a wonderful teacher and incredible coach, who passed away doing what he loved, sharing his passion of teamwork and sports on Saturday, September 9, 2017. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten by his four beautiful children, Susan, family, students, and all of the lives he touched. Ricky will lovingly be remembered by his partner, Susan Hathiramani of Annaheim; his four children: Jacqueline (Justin Equina) of Saskatoon, Rachelle (Levi Thoner) of Saskatoon, Taylor (Derek Gardiner) of LeRoy, Dawson Block and their mother Ann Paton of LeRoy; mother Scarlett Block of LeRoy; sisters: Starla Kemp (Roger Rosenthal) of Rosetown and Dione Block of LeRoy; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and their families. He was predeceased by his father, Gordon Block.  The Prayer Service for Ricky was held on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, SK at 6:30 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Greg Smith-Windsor.  The scripture reader was Bradley Torwalt, and the eulogy was delivered by Taylor, Rachelle and Jacqueline Block.  The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Greg Smith-Windsor.   Others taking part were: Ryan Schoettler, crossbearer; Heather Block and Catherine Langenberger, scripture readers; Becky Zimmer, intentions; Maria Schoettler and Erika Hoehn, memorial table attendants; Greg Torwalt and Jenelle MacDonald, ushers.   Music ministry was provided by director, Loretta Schugmann, organist Sarah Novecosky, and members of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir.  An honor guard was formed by past and present staff and students of Annaheim School.  Active pallbearers were Dan Torwalt, Garry Koop, David Wakelam, James Brown, Neil McGrath, and Bob Hoffman.  Interment took place at LeRoy Public Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to the Ricky Block Memorial Fund, c/o P.O. Box 324, LeRoy, SK, S0K 2P0.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)