Ricke D. Koli of Salt Lake City, Utah our dear funny, handsome, loving son, brother, father, uncle and friend has been called back home to be with our Heavenly Father on October 4, 2018. Lil Ricke was born on September 12,1986 to Tonga H. Koli and The Late Finau Penelope Samani Koli.
Ricke lit up the world with his smile and unforgettable dimples. He wasan independent, hardworking, and family man. He worked tirelessly to make sure his whole family was taken care of. He worked so hard to give his one true love, his daughter, Princess Lyndzie Uaniva Koli the World.
Ricke was the biggest BYU fan and will be dearly missed on game days. His love for football began when he started playing Little League. He went on to play High School Football for Highland High and College Football at Eastern Arizona University.
Ricke had a true passion for his work as a truck driver. His drive and passion inspired his dad, younger brother Uto, and brother-in-law Marques to follow his lead. His motto was "Truck'n 'til the wheels fall off" and he lived by that.
Ricke will always be remembered for his Christ-like generosity and love he shared with us all. A great example of his generosity was donating his corneas so that two others may be able to see. More than anything, he enjoyed spending his time with family and friends, and his kalapu the Kingz Of Klapz. He was always there when we needed him the most with just the right thing to say. At the end of every day, you can always count on our brother to be there for you.
He is survived by his beautiful Princess Lyndzie Uaniva Koli, his father Tonga Koli (Eva); five siblings and their families: Mateitalo (Marques Faasou), Nanasipauu (Taniela Pasi), Paul Phillip (Kaitelynn), Tonga Jr, Petelo Finefeuiaki, Nieces Finau Pasi, Finau Samani, Keora Ann, Nephews Tuimana Koli, Sione Koli, and Fine Koli. Also survived by his grandmother Polosomo Maile Samani and many family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Queen Finau Penelope Koli and younger brother Utoikamanu Tutulupeatau Koli.
Public viewing will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 6:00 to 11:00 PM at Larkin Sunset Gardens,1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy. Family viewing will be held Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 9:00 to 11:45 AM at Liberty 3rd Ward, 1860 South 300 East, Salt Lake City, followed by the Bishop Service at Noon also at the church. Interment to follow at Valley View Cemetery, 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City.
Thank you to all who have shared great memories of our brother and who have showed love to this awesome young man. Thank you to Larkin Mortuary for helping us bring our brother home, the sleepless nights to and from Las Vegas for Ricke. It was all worth it.
"Salute to the Kingz!"
