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Rick Virostek - 70 years, passed away on December 30, 2025 at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Toronto, Ontario, he was a son of the late Anna (Lukianchuk) and Frank Virostek.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Kathleen (Johnson); brother, Mike (Debbie), brothers-in-law, Mike Johnson (Pam) and Dave Johnson (Connie). There are several cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family members that will miss him dearly.

Ever since he was a little boy, Rick loved to golf and his favourite memories were golfing with family and friends. Rick's antics were legendary and those who knew him have their own stories to tell.

The family would like to thank all his health care providers, especially Dr. Amanda Webster, Dr. Mahmoud Elsawy, Dr. Cortney Smith as well as the entire Palliative Care Team at CEHHC.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro, with Father Jim O'Connor officiating. Reception will follow in Campbell Hall. Livestreaming of the Mass will be available on this page at 1:50 p.m. (Atlantic Time) and a recording will be made available here for future viewing.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Coulter's Funeral Home, 48 Riverside Drive, Tatamagouche.

"When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand; The angel said my place was ready, In Heaven far above, And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But when I walked through Heaven's Gates, I felt so much at home, for God looked down, smiled at me, And told me "Welcome Home." So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right there in your heart..."