About Rick
Rick's Background
Rick Essex
December 6, 1956 - August 2, 2020
He sold Slurpees.
Rick would tell people who asked him what he did for a living this—living the American Dream, owning a 7-Eleven franchise in Las Vegas for over 40 years. Rick was an eclectic entrepreneur; he dabbled in many areas, and as he did, he grew friendships in the associations he made. He knew no strangers and looked upon everyone as a friend, eager to help and always willing to lend a hand where it was needed to make things right.
His natural ability to connect and care made him the humanitarian we all came to love so much. No matter what he did in life, his heart was anchored by the love he held for his family. If we take only one thing away from his life, it was that he placed family first. To say that he will be missed is an understatement.
Services
Palm Cheyenne Mortuary
Visitation
Friday August 7, 2020
4-8pm
7400 Cheyenne Aven
Las Vegas, NV 89129
4-6 is open casket
6-8 is closed casket
Internment
Palm Northwest Mortuary
Saturday August 8, 2020
9 - 10 am
6701 Jones
Las Vegas, NV 89131
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PLEASE NOTE:
COVID adaptations of space and masks will be in place at visitation and internment by Palm Mortuary.
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A Lasting Tribute
We are creating a tributary caravan to bring Rick home from Cedar, Utah to Las Vegas, Nevada. For those wishing to be a part of this extraordinary procession, what it means to those who knew and loved him is being part of his dream to be escorted by those who made a difference in his life by allowing him to make a difference in theirs.
For those who want to be a part of this ceremonial drive, Join us:
Cedar, UT
Thursday August 6 at 12:30 pm
We'll travel the road together
or Join us in Las Vegas
Meet the caravan at the APEX
Exit 58 off Interstate 15
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Thank you to everyone that has expressed love and reached out with such genuine compassion. It is the love of all that knew him that helps us through this time of transition. We are most grateful.
With Love from the Essex Family
PLEASE NOTE
The Internment will be posted on FACEBOOK LIVE for those who cannot attend in person.
Saturday 8/8/20 • 9-10am PST
Donations
For those who would like to share stories and pictures you can upload them to the Rick Essex Memorial Google Drive.
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For those who would like to make a Monetary Donation, Rick supported the work of