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RICHARD SEESAHAI

Born: Jul 09, 1970

Date of Passing: Jul 13, 2013

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RICHARD SEESAHAI 1970 - 2013 Richard Andrew Seesahai - beloved son, father, husband, brother, friend and colleague - passed away suddenly on July 13, 2013 at the age of 43. Richard was born in San Tome, Venezuela on July 9, 1970. He attended San Tome Staff School and graduated from Fort Richmond Collegiate in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He earned a diploma from Herzing Career College and spent his career working with computer technology. For the past nine years, Richard was employed at Video King Gaming and Entertainment. His creativity and joviality will be sorely missed by his office mates. Richard was a man of many interests. He enjoyed playing his many guitars, going camping, riding his motorcycle, and cultivating hot pepper plants. His first priority was always his family, and he spent many hours attending concerts and hockey games with his wife and son. Left to mourn are Richard's grandmother Susan Friesen; parents Raul and Judy Seesahai; brother Darrel Seesahai; wife Sheila Seesahai; son Anthony-Jacob Seesahai; brother and sister-in-law Christopher St. Amand and Heather MacLachlan, and nephew Riel St. Amand. Richard will also be missed by many relatives in the Friesen and Seesahai families, and by numerous friends around Winnipeg and abroad. A celebration of Richard's life will be held at Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium, 1800 Day St., Transcona on Friday, July 19, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. Interment will follow on Saturday, July 20 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wheeler Cemetery, 884 Symington Rd. South. Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 204-224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 17, 2013

Condolences & Memories (34 entries)

  • Sheila, so sorry to learn of Richard's passing. My thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Debbie Monaghan ((Sheila's days of taking exams from SFU at the UofM)) on: Jul 23, 2013

  • Sheila, I just heard the news of the tragedy, and my heart goes out to you, Anthony, and the rest of the family. I can't imagine your grief at this time. My thoughts & prayers are with you. - Posted by: Christina Bergen (friend of Sheila's) on: Jul 22, 2013

  • AJ, Sheila, Judy and Raul (Grandma and Grandpa Seesahai as I still call you), I want to personally express my heartfelt condolences to you and to the rest of your family. While I was not able to attend the celebration of Richard's life, please know that I was thinking of you with all my heart - wishing that you could press the stop and rewind button on life. Jessica has shared some stories, memories and special moments of that evening and it sounds very special. Hold tight to each other, take one day at a time and give Winston a hug from me. Rest in Peace Richard. - Posted by: Angie Spearing (mother of Jessica - AJ's high school girlfriend) on: Jul 21, 2013

  • Richard was an exceptionally kind guy. I met him quite a few times when I was jamming in his basement with AJ. He would always be there offering advice, food or offering to let me use his far superior gear. He was a brilliant musician, a caring and devoted father and a very down-to-earth, genuine guy. On behalf of my family I offer our deepest sympathies to AJ, Sheila and family. - Posted by: Mitchell van Ineveld (Friend of Anthony's) on: Jul 20, 2013

  • Truly sorry for your loss Sheila. - Posted by: Hilary Pradinuk () on: Jul 20, 2013

  • As everyone was, shocked and saddened my Richard's tragic passing. My thoughts are with you, Sheila and Anthony Jacob as well as to Richard's parents and brother. For the brief time I new Richard, I found him to be generous, kind and funny. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as are my daughter's Alyssa. - Posted by: Janine Clavet () on: Jul 20, 2013

  • Please accept our deepest sympathies in this time of your loss. - Posted by: Merly Yepez (Friend of parents) on: Jul 20, 2013

  • I am so very sorry Sheila, Anthony and Family for the sudden passing of Richard...(No Paragraphs\@work on phone)......I spent a lot of time with Richard '88-95...He Blew me away with his intricate guitar playing with not playing for as long as I ..Figuring out Metallica Guitar solos by ear and Also Sweep Picking after Only playing for a year or so....NOT an easy technique...I was jealous on how he could mimic tough guitar riffs from Yngwie Malmsteen to Randy Rhoades......I Can Not say this of a lot of my friends ...Richard was Gold...He was extremly smart, a Wizard on the Guitar And Computers, and was a Man of his word...He was an awesome Father to Anthony and an equally Gr8 Faithfull Husband to Sheila..A Very Generous Humorous Soul.........I am So very Gr8ful to have met Richard and to have had him in my life...RIP Richard...I Will ALWAYS love you my Brother.. - Posted by: todd sebastian (friend) on: Jul 20, 2013

  • I also had the good fortune of working with Richard and terrorizing the staff in the Production and Service departments at Mind. As life had taken many twists after we all separated from employment at Mind it was somewhat self gratifying at the friends we all made while employed there. Richard you made coming to work and socializing afterwards the key reasons and your sense of humor was infectious. Although Facebook has been the one constant to see how you've been doing in the last number of years it was truly unfortunate that so many miles separated the opportunity for a beverage and to reminisce. My family sends its heart felt condolences to your family and friends on the extremely saddened news. Peace be with you. - Posted by: Russ Howell (Former Co-Worker and friends who lost touch) on: Jul 20, 2013

  • I had the good fortune to work with Richard for a few years back in the "Mind-less" days of our careers. It is a rare gift to meet a man of such genuine enthusiasm and wit. My thoughts and condolences to his family. - Posted by: Don Marsden (Former co-worker) on: Jul 19, 2013

  • Sheila So Completely Out Of Nowhere.....Your Memories Will Comfort You And Your Son Throughout Your Life. Keep His Spirit Alive. Wish I Had met him. - Posted by: Suzanne Gleason (criend of Shiela) on: Jul 19, 2013

  • Sheila, I am so sorry to hear this! Wish there was something I could do. - Posted by: Lois John (friend of Sheila Seesahai) on: Jul 19, 2013

  • On behalf of the Godoy family from San Tome I convey our deepest expression of sympathy on the passing of Richard. Raul and Judy I am with you. Please extend our sympathy to his beloved wife and son. Always in my heart. Ysaely - Posted by: Ysaely Godoy-Kenny (Family friend from San Tome) on: Jul 19, 2013

  • My condolences to Sheila and Anthony Jacob in this difficult time. I pray you find some calm and quiet as you heal. - Posted by: Tanya Lemoine () on: Jul 18, 2013

  • Sheila and Anthony, thinking of you both. Our condolences Tom and Fran - Posted by: Tom and Fran Gallotti (Friends) on: Jul 18, 2013

  • Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. My son Kurt has been friends with Anthony for many years. Kurt always enjoyed spending time with Richard, and chatting about music and sports. He often returned from their home with stories about the pepper plants. I only spoke with Richard a handful of times, but he made a lasting impression on my son and he certainly raised a fine young man in Anthony. He will be greatly missed and my heart goes out to the Seesahai family at this time. - Posted by: Leah Morton (mother of Anthony's friend) on: Jul 18, 2013

  • May God be with you and comfort you at this time... Much on our thoughts and prayers. Remember well being in your home and your generous hospitality. Much love. - Posted by: Aunt Gwen & Uncle JOhn () on: Jul 18, 2013

  • My most sincere condolences to you Aunt Sue and to you Judy and Raul and to the whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your warm memories of Richard help to sustain you through these sad times. - Posted by: Gail Mackisey (Neice of Sue) on: Jul 18, 2013

  • Condolences To you Judy & family as you grieve the loss of your son. We truly feel with you and pray that God will surround you with his love as He did for us. - Posted by: Art & Anne Froese (cousin of Judy) on: Jul 18, 2013

  • I had the pleasure of working with Richard for a few years at Video King. His spirit was infectious and you found yourself smiling and laughing along side him no matter your mood. He filled any room he entered and the world was a better place for having him in it. Words can never express how much he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sheila, Anthony, and Richard's entire family. - Posted by: Jason Blanchette (co-worker and friend) on: Jul 18, 2013

  • Sending you much love, Sheila. There are no adequate words for you at this time, I know. Just know you're in my thoughts. - Posted by: Heather Sowerbutts (friend ) on: Jul 18, 2013

  • My deepest sympathies go out to Sheila and Anthony-Jacob, Richard's parents and extended family. Had pleasure of knowing Richard through my son-in-law, Paul Seel. Then he proudly accepted to be godfather to my grandson. The loss of this well respected young man is touching a wide range of mourners. There are no words powerful enough to ease your pain at time like this. Find consolation in knowing how much you loved and cared for each other. - Posted by: Suzanne Wiebe (Friend ) on: Jul 18, 2013

  • My condolences to the Seesahai family. Richard will be missed. As a former schoolmate in Venezuela, my memories of Richard are of many good times shared as children playing together at school, the pool and all over San Tome. Strength and prayers for the families during this very difficult time. - Posted by: Chris Beard (Friend / schoolmate from San Tome, Vzla) on: Jul 18, 2013

  • This was a terrible tragedy, never in my wildest dreams did I ever expect to get a phone call with this type of news. Richard's laughter and wit will forever remain in my memory, we had some very good times. Fellow motorcycle rider, co-worker, friend and brother you will be missed. My deepest condolences to Richard's family and friends. May you Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Santos Garcia (Coworker/Friend/Brother) on: Jul 17, 2013

  • Sheila, Anthony and family. We are so sad for your loss of your precious Richard. We enjoyed our get togethers in the past and having many laughs. You are in our thoughts. - Posted by: Eric and Diane Amos (Friends) on: Jul 17, 2013

  • My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your son. - Posted by: Brenda Staska (friend) on: Jul 17, 2013

  • Always smiling, always wanting to help, always energized! Richard's great personality meant he was never just a co-worker... he was also a trusted friend. My sincerest condolences to Sheila, Anthony and other family members. - Posted by: Dan Free (co-worker) on: Jul 17, 2013

  • deepest condolences from me and my family. Anthony's father was certainly the subject of many a riveting middle school story, although I only met him a few times each time he was exeptionally nice and the last time I met him he shook my hand the day I graduated. Our thoughts are with the family. - Posted by: Matthew Cawker (Acquaintance and class mate of Anthony) on: Jul 17, 2013

  • Richard came by once in a while to fix our computers and he immediately became a friend. His casual demeanour, laid-back attitude and kind personality left a mark on our family and our common love for pugs always gave us something to talk about. Above all, he was a good man and a truly cool guy. Our deepest condolences to the Seesahai family. We are shocked and saddened. - Posted by: Robby Frankel (Professional) on: Jul 17, 2013

  • My thoughts and prayers are with Richard's family at this time. My heart goes out to you for your loss. I had the pleasure of not only being a friend of his but also got to work with Richard at Video King for a few years. He always made coming to work enjoyable. It was never a dull moment when Richard was around and he was always suppportive to his freinds and co-workers. We lost a great man this weekend, who I'll truly miss and will never forget. In time, we'll meet up again on the other side my friend. So save a seat for me up at the bar, and I look forward to trying your new hot pepper shaker. Miss you already - Posted by: Kyle Mailhot (Co-worker at Video King) on: Jul 17, 2013

  • My condolences to Sheila, Anthony and the rest of the family. Richard was a star on our team at Video King, he was a great person and will be sadly missed by all that new him. - Posted by: Leonard Ganetsky (ex manager and co-worker) on: Jul 17, 2013

  • Our deepest condolences on Richard's untimely and tragic passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sheila and Anthony, Aunt Judy and Uncle Raul and Darrel. May you find strength and peace in the memories shared together. Love the Mitchells - Posted by: John Mitchell and family (Cousin to my late wife Brenda (Seesahai ) Mitchell) on: Jul 17, 2013

  • We the employees at Touch Dynamic express our heartfelt sympathy to Richard's family. Richard was the engineering go to person for our hardware solutions to benefit Video King. His professionalism, expertise and knowledge were of great value to those who worked with him. He will be greatly missed by us as he also became a good friend. - Posted by: Touch Dynamic, Inc. (Professional) on: Jul 17, 2013

  • So sorry to hear about this tragedy. I worked with Richard for a few years at VKGS. He was always a pleasure to be around and liked to joke around. Never a dull moment with him at work. I unfortunately didn't get to know anyone else from his family but I do send my condolences to Sheila and Anthony. I feel for your loss. It will take time but God will get you through this. - Posted by: Merlin Thiessen (Co-worker at Video King) on: Jul 17, 2013

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