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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Ricky Paul, 40 years old, born on March 20, 1974, and passed away on November 7, 2014. We will remember him forever.
March 20
March 20
Happy 50th Birthday my beloved son. Hope you have a nice day to enjoy it, and remember, as we do down here, the wonderful times we had together. Your daughters, Leona and Tia and your beloved son, Marcus, love and miss their dad. The rest of your family always believe you are still around us. You have a wonderful legacy that survives your passing away. Pray for your dad as he approaches the time when perhaps he will achieve what he has longed for, and that is, hugging you, son. Please continue to pray and protect your son and daughters,and all who shared their lives with you. Many Happy returns, Ricky. Be at peace with the Lord. Lovingly, Dad, mam. and your bro Stephen. Xx
December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023
Dear son, Ricky, against all hopes and dreams, I expected your usual telephone call on Christmas day. Alas, it was not to be again, and for the 10th year now. Mam and I, and your brother know, however, that you are among us on this and other days. Hope you managed to see your grandmas, grandpas, and your uncle, Serge. Because we trust in the Lord, we know that He will ensure that you share the joys of Christmas with us and your boy and two girls. Keep an eye on dad as I head for an operation tomorrow, and pray for me to come through it, son. Pray for mam, Stephen, Jason, and your sister Nicola. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Ricky. Best wishes and rest in peace, son. Your loving dad. Xx
November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023
On this 9th Anniversary of your passing, Ricky son, I hold on to hopes that you are OK and that the Lord takes good care of you. Your mam and I prayed in church today as we remember you fondly. Know that you are missed by us, me and hour mam, your brothers Stephen and Jason, your sister Nicola, your two girls Leona and Tia, and your 10 year old son, Marcus, who is being well cared for by Monica and David. Please continue to share with us your spiritual presence and guidance. Stay close to your two grandma's and grandpa's and your uncle Serge. Miss you lots, son. Rest in the Lord's peace. God be with you always. Dad xx
March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023
Happy 49th Birthday, son. Another year that we miss you, but we know that you are with us. The Lord is too good to keep you away from us. Mam, me, Stephen, Leonard, Tia, Marcus, his Mam and dad and his two younger brothers, all the family and friends wish you the best for today. We pray for you always, as we know that you pray for us too. Watch over your children and guide them to achieve their goals. Feel the hugs and kisses from me and Mam, she misses her 'Kitson'. Keep an eye on your brother Stephen too, he is often lost without you. Take care son. Until we meet again, Rest in Peace. Many Happy Returns, Ricky. All our love. Dad Xxx
November 7, 2022
November 7, 2022
8 years today, you left us Ricky, son
How I have hoped so many times since that fateful morning to have a new phone call, with you at the other end, saying 'Hi dad, it's Ricky here, I'm ok'.
I remain hopeful however that we will meet again, though the pain of missing you gets harder.
Take courage though that the family you left behind are doing well. Your son and girls are flourishing and they are loved by everyone.
Pray for your mam, your brothers and your sister. I know that you are close to me even though in spirit.
I pray that your 2 grandmas and grandpas and your uncle will enjoy your presence.
May the Lord be with you always, Son, and may you receive big hugs and love from Mam, dad and all your family and friends. Rest in peace, my Son. Dad xxx
March 20, 2022
March 20, 2022
Dear son, Ricky, Happy 48th Birthday in Heaven. Miss you dearly and can only think of the wonderful movies you left for us. Hope you have a nice day with the Lord our God, your grans and uncle Serge. We will have you in our thoughts and prayers son. Please continue to keep an eye and pray for your son Marcus, your daughters Leona & Tia, your brothers and sister and all your family. Hugs and Love from Mam, Dad and Stephen, your little bro. Best wishes son. Dad xx
March 20, 2022
March 20, 2022
Eight years passed by, you still visited me in my dream. I am trying to be strong so that Marcus will grow up strong too. God had sent a second father for him who shares the same birthday with you! He loves Marcus as his own and he is adopting Marcus. You will be back in his life slowly once the adoption paper is done. Please watch him to go through the transition smoothly.

By the way, Marcus is baptized last year! There will be a time you will be together with him in Heaven.

Wifie
November 7, 2021
November 7, 2021
7th November and 7th year since you left us Ricky. Just been to church to say a few prayers in your name and to provide some comfort to us. We miss you son, though we keep believing that you are still among us. Feel proud that your young son, Marcus is being baptised today. Pray for him so the Lord can guide him on through his studies and his life. With each passing day, we think and pray for you. Pray for me and your mam and all of the family. Rest in peace son. All our love. Xx
March 20, 2021
March 20, 2021
Happy Birthday Ricky. 47 years this day since Wednesday 20 March 1974. What a busy but exciting morning it was when at 8 a.m, your mam said she thought you were on the way. We remember her physically brushing the stairs the days before, as she was always told by her grandma for when babies were late in being born. Yet, with no such effort but rather late, you arrived and filled our world. Our memories of other things may fade but we shall never forget that day, son. We do not think of you not being around and specially today, though it would have been nice to see you smiling with Leona, Tia and Marcus, your beautiful children, not to forget your brothers and sister too. Have a nice day in Heaven, son, with the Lord and other family members. We send our love and best wishes to you. Mam and Dad. Xxx
December 26, 2020
December 26, 2020
Well Ricky, son another Christmas in 2021 has passed and mam and I missed you again. Though the pain gets no easier, we bring ourself to believe in the Lord's power to ensure that you are around us. You will know therefore that you girls are ok and your boy Marcus is doing well. Pray for and keep an eye on dad so his health can get better, for mam to give her strength to care for me , for your brother Stephen and sister Nicole and all your nephew and nieces. We pray for you always. Say hi and Merry Xmas to grandma, granddad and uncle Serge. God Bless you son. Happy Xmas with love. Rest in peace. Mam and dad. Xxxx
November 7, 2020
November 7, 2020
Dear Ricky,
6 years today and the pain of losing you gets no easier. Only comfort that I have is that you are in the Lord's good care and you have grandma, grandad and your uncle up there to comfort you too. Your children and all your family pray for you today . Please pray and ask the Lord to bless them too. Young Marcus is growing up fine, and your 2 girls are also making their way through life as you had taught them. From a lonely dad and a still heartbroken mam, please be at peace son. May the Lord grant you eternal rest and let His perpetual light shine upon you always. Please continue to walk with me until we meet again.

Until the next time all my love to you. Dad xx
November 6, 2019
November 6, 2019
Memories of a Long Lost Son (Ricky Paul, died 7 November 2014)

Dearest loving son, 5 years will have passed tomorrow but our memories of you remain like the ever-burning candle which lights up our hearts. The story of our life was never meant to end the way it did. You were in your prime, living life to the full, undaunted always to face any challenges that came your way, and always full of love and thoughts for all those who were closer to you, as well as those who had come to know you as the guy who would help anyone out.

In the true spirit of being born from a humble family, you never allowed adversity to rule your life, and for your children and family, you worked tirelessly at any jobs that you were offered to ensure that they were always fed and watered. Despite our loss and pain from missing you, and the pain gets no easier son, know that we will always love and be with you. We do not need to search for you for we know that you are with grandma, grandad and dear uncle, in the presence of the Almighty. Please continue to speak to me everyday, for your guidance helps me to think clearly and soldier on.

Know too, that for however long that the Lord will allow me to be here, your children, including your young Marcus, who is developing into a fine boy, will have the same love and support that I, as your still grieving dad, mam and your brothers and sister, always gave to you. Pray therefore for us, as we pray that the Lord may grant you eternal rest and let perpetual light to shine upon you on this day and beyond. Amen.
All our love son from dad, mam, Jason, Nicola, Stephen, Marcus, Leona and Tia. God Bless you my son. XXXXX
March 20, 2019
March 20, 2019
Forty-five today! Reflective Thoughts on Our Birthday Boy- Ricky Paul (b 20.3.74)
‘We have only your memory, dear son
to remember our whole life through,
but the sweetness, of how you lived your life amongst us, loved by your families and friends,
will linger forever as we treasure that wonderful image of you.
As we loved you, so we dearly miss you,
though in our memory, you are near,
since you still walk beside me, you still talk to me,
and most of all, you still have that unique smile,
that brings a silent tear to my eyes,
reminding me that, for sure, we will meet again and be together as father and son,
someday and sometime, at our Maker’s choosing.’ 
Dear Ricky, on what is your 45th birthday today, I am happy to say loudly ‘Happy Birthday Son, Many Happy Returns’ and ‘All our Love and Best Wishes’. That’s because, despite your leaving us on that dreadful day in November 2014, our sadness, at losing you to the great beyond has not changed how we feel about you, you are still with us.
For this day, however, make the most of whatever is the order of the day where you are, whilst we all pray for you and send you lots of birthday love. Happy Birthday, Son! Dad xxxx
November 7, 2018
November 7, 2018
You are gone 4 years now
So much had taken place since
Life is not so easy somehow
What would be like if you were still around us all
I wonder sometimes
Death did apart us like our wedding vow
I am wife to another man now
But you are always in my heart
Love from me and our son Marcus
Xxxx
November 7, 2018
November 7, 2018
Dear son, Ricky,
Please know that you are remembered by mam, dad, your brothers and sister, and your so loving son, Marcus and your two daughters. To all those who lost their lives in the War and especially you, whom the Lord called upon on that fateful 7th day in November 4 years ago, we miss you but we pray for you.
You shall always be around us son, as we feel comforted by seeking your advice when we talk to you. From the great beyond, I ask you to pray for us your family and help us to face whatever challenge that comes our way without a whimper or moan, and to remember what you always told us as our son, ' Just get it sorted, with that lovely smile that we miss so much.
Though it is still hard for us. mam and I will spend today in quiet contemplation of your time with us and perhaps. raise a laugh or two when thinking about your childhood pranks. Most of all, son feel blessed today and always by our prayers and in the presence of the Lord, and guide us through our remaining years until we meet again. Pray for Marcus, Leona and Tia, Jason, Nicola and Stephen.God be with you my son. Love from mam and me, your aging dad. Xxx
March 20, 2018
March 20, 2018
On this day 44 years ago and about this time precisely (8 o'clock in the morning), you were born in our humble home at 7 Crossgate in Durham. Happy Birthday 4th birthday son. Many happy returns. These sentiments and congratulations do not fade away even though you are somewhere else in the great heaven this day. Best wishes from your mam, me, your brothers and sister. your son Marcus, his mam Monica, your daughters, and your friends all over the world. I am confident in my belief that the Lord will ensure you have a great party up there. and especially, where really there is no shortage of excellent artists for quite a big fest. We will think of you all day today, and I will certainly feel your presence, just as I have continously done since you left me son, since dad feels comforted that you walk beside me as before. Pray for all of us, Ricky, and especially your children, and may the Lord protect you always until we meet again. Take care, son. All our love and big hugs. Happy birthday ! From Dad.
November 7, 2017
November 7, 2017
Dear son, Ricky
Each passing day, each passing year and especially today, mam and dad and all your family, including your brothers Jason and Stephen, your sister Nicola, your children, Leona, Tia and Marcus, we all remember you with fond memories. As we approach your daughter Leona's wedding next week, I know that you will pray for her and as you look down at her on her big day, you will be proud of her and she too will make you proud.
Dad is here as is Mam to do our duty and represent you and your love for your big girl.
We shall remember and celebrate with your boy Marcus and Monica in our thoughts too. For today, son, we pray for you and for the Lord to take care of you. Our pain is eased even though it is hard for us to accept that you are not here with us in person, but we know that you are here in mind and spirit. On this 3rd year of your leaving us, Ricky be comforted and know that we love and miss you. We will never forget you son. Have a good day. Dad and Mam xxxxx
March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017
Happy 43rd Birthday Ricky. Best wishes and all the love from all of us who miss you on this day.Many happy returns from Mam, Dad, your brothers and sister, your two daughters, your son, your nephews and nieces, your close and dear friends in the UK and Nanning, and everyone else who still remember you.
Son, I know that you will have a nice day today, as I know that our Lord will ensure that your family in heaven will gather round to comfort and shower you with the love that you deserve. Here on earth, I keep on asking questions, why and what happened, though I know that the answers rest with our good Lord. Feeling more encouraged and positive about life and His reason for taking you home, I feel that He also did not take you home alone, but that he also took part of me with you. Well, as we remember you today, please pray for us all until we meet again, Ricky. I guess that you'll have as good a curry as Dad's today, if that is indeed on the menu up there. Best wishes Son from Mam & Dad xx
November 7, 2016
November 7, 2016
On this second anniversary of your leaving us Ricky, we wake up as we did then, with our world upside down and wishing that we were closer to you so that you could feel our tender touch and love just as you did when you were born. Today, we still love you son and we feel your presence everyday. Mam said she spoke to you all night last night and I hear you willing me on to be happy and to live today as just another day. Not so easy though but for the love of you, and all those you have left behind, including your brothers Jason and Stephen, your sister Nicola,
,your son Marcus who is now 3, Monica who has continued giving him the love you gave him, your daughters Tia and Leona, and all your nieces and nephews, as well as your friends, we soldier on son.
We hope and pray that you are comforted by the presence if your grandparents and all your family around you in the great beyond today and always. As we are about to spend a reflective and nostalgic day to remind us of all the joys you brought to everyone, peach to you Ricky and may your soul and that of all the departed be at peace. God bless you son, be with all our love and best prayers. Mam and Dad xxxx
March 20, 2016
March 20, 2016
Happy 42nd Birthday Ricky! I wish I could share this happy moment with you and our son. I will make sure he will know what kind of loving father you were. Make sure he will continually contact with his grandparents! Wish you have a happy life in Heaven too! Love you xoxo
March 20, 2015
March 20, 2015
My dear husband, you are 41 today. Your 40th birthday party was like yesterday. You bought Mark Keating an old man walker as his "surprising" present and he rewrapped it up for your 40th later. It was hilarious! Thank you for sharing part of your life and looked after me and Marcus as much as you can. You taught me to be positive! Thank you for tolerating my hot tempers. Marcus is healthy and happy. I will try to raise him in the way you wanted. We will take you to your dream land this year. We will love you forever!!
March 20, 2015
March 20, 2015
Happy 41st Birthday my son! Many happy returns! What would your mam and I and your whole family, your beloved son, Marcus, your daughters Leona & Tia, your dear wife Monica and all your friends here in UK and Nanning, give to hear your voice and your laughter today? Although you may have the best birthday treat in heaven today, and I know the Lord and your grans and uncles will make sure of that, we will still miss you Ricky. Today, we will retrace and walk some steps that fondly remind us of you and in quiet contemplation, recall the beautiful son who came to us on this day 41 years ago and treated us with the most ecstatic of joys on becoming your parents. As we remember your laughs and your calls for everyone to be happy and cheer up whenever the glooms ever set in, mam and dad say ' We love you always son, we walk and talk with you everyday and for today God Bless you on your birthday that will never fade away for us, son'. Happy Birthday Ricky from all of us!
January 4, 2015
January 4, 2015
Ricky my son, on this my 65th birthday, despite it being a milestone I wish you were here to share this with dad. I know however that you will be proud of me son and that you will pray for me to continue what you started here on earth, including the support of your loving wife, your son and daughters. I miss you and I share today's joy with you son. Lovingly Dad. xx
December 20, 2014
December 20, 2014
Ricky you are the only person in my whole Paul family that i will never meet but one thing is sure, is that i've heard a lot about you all my life from my dad,my mum,your dad Judex,your mum Joan,your sister Nicola and your brother Stephen and i'm proud to have someone great as cousin. For me you will always be here as you have ever been and that's how i will honour your memories. Rest in peace my beloved cousin.


James Burty Paul
December 6, 2014
December 6, 2014
As I prepare for a memorial service for my son Ricky who left all of us, his wife Monica, young son Marcus, his two daughters, Leona and Tia, his mam, Joan, brothers Jay and Stephen, sister Nicola, and all his nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles, and all his friends here in the UK and in Nanning, China, I pray to the Lord to help us all send Ricky on his way to real peace with our hopes of seeing him again one day. You have been an excellent human being son and your memory will live on in the hearts of all the people you touched. Peace be with you Ricky. Love from Mam and Dad and all of us. Xx

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March 20
March 20
Happy 50th Birthday my beloved son. Hope you have a nice day to enjoy it, and remember, as we do down here, the wonderful times we had together. Your daughters, Leona and Tia and your beloved son, Marcus, love and miss their dad. The rest of your family always believe you are still around us. You have a wonderful legacy that survives your passing away. Pray for your dad as he approaches the time when perhaps he will achieve what he has longed for, and that is, hugging you, son. Please continue to pray and protect your son and daughters,and all who shared their lives with you. Many Happy returns, Ricky. Be at peace with the Lord. Lovingly, Dad, mam. and your bro Stephen. Xx
December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023
Dear son, Ricky, against all hopes and dreams, I expected your usual telephone call on Christmas day. Alas, it was not to be again, and for the 10th year now. Mam and I, and your brother know, however, that you are among us on this and other days. Hope you managed to see your grandmas, grandpas, and your uncle, Serge. Because we trust in the Lord, we know that He will ensure that you share the joys of Christmas with us and your boy and two girls. Keep an eye on dad as I head for an operation tomorrow, and pray for me to come through it, son. Pray for mam, Stephen, Jason, and your sister Nicola. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Ricky. Best wishes and rest in peace, son. Your loving dad. Xx
November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023
On this 9th Anniversary of your passing, Ricky son, I hold on to hopes that you are OK and that the Lord takes good care of you. Your mam and I prayed in church today as we remember you fondly. Know that you are missed by us, me and hour mam, your brothers Stephen and Jason, your sister Nicola, your two girls Leona and Tia, and your 10 year old son, Marcus, who is being well cared for by Monica and David. Please continue to share with us your spiritual presence and guidance. Stay close to your two grandma's and grandpa's and your uncle Serge. Miss you lots, son. Rest in the Lord's peace. God be with you always. Dad xx
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