Rick's ready smile and willingness to lend a helping hand was always appreciated. No matter how busy he was, he was always available to help out when you needed him. His pride and love of his beautiful family was always there but never aggressively so, just natural and joyous. He won't be forgotten.

I've known Rick since he was around 12 years old. I moved into the family condo when I separated from my husband and I rented from his
grandmother over the phone! She said "you sound like a nice girl" and I told her I really was, that was around 1974 and I've been there ever since. I've know Rick and his family all these years and consider them family as did they. I was so excited when he met Mari Tell and when Blake & Amber were born. Each year I received Christmas cards with pictures of the kids which I have kept. I still find it hard to know he has passed but fell that people don't go anywhere they are always in our hearts and we can still feel them around us but in a different form. Mari Tell has been the most amazing wife and feel together they formed a bond so strong that will always be there regardless of Rick's passing. Rest in peace Rick.

I met Rick about 26 years ago, about 6 months before he and Mari Tell got married. However, much before then, I heard from Mari Tell about how he was the man of her dreams. When we met, it was hard to miss how much he was in love with Mari Tell and easy to see why she fell in love with him. He was kind, fun to be around and was always there to lend a hand. Very early on, I truly felt I had gained a new friend.

Over the years I have seen what a loving father he was. I was so happy to have been able to visit with Rick this summer and see him beaming with pride at his partner in life and their kids. Amber and Blake have become such wonderful caring adults. The support and love they have shown to their father and mother has really moved me. They are a testament to the great team Mari Tell and Rick made in raising them. My love and condolences to you, Amber and Blake and Mari Tell.

Ricky-boy, that's what I called him even up to his final days with us here on earth. You never see it coming, but we became great friends in the years that followed. I don't recall the exact date we met but it was sometime in 1983 between February and April (our birthdays, respectfully) because I remember Rick being 25 and me almost 20. I had been drifting for over a year having barely graduated high school trying to piece together something I could call a life. I was pursuing my dream to travel the world over. I had 2 jobs and remember thinking if I picked up another job I could make my dream happen that much sooner. Likely on a Friday or Saturday night because that's when I went on the prowl in Westwood looking for hotties(<>). That's when I saw a Pedicab in action for the first time in the US. As I came to learn Rick had is own side business working as a bike mechanic among many other endeavors. Rick gave me a job as a Pedicab driver - one of the coolest jobs ever with tons of fond memories to include working the summer of 84 (Summer Olympics).

Unassuming is how I would characterize Rick. As someone has previously mentioned, Rick was persistent and unrelenting - I admired this about him which meant he naturally continued to fill a larger role in my life. In many respects, Rick and I had similar struggles and I believe this was comforting for us. It was knowing we were not alone in the fight and together we stood a better chance overcoming adversity and prevail we did!

Rick and I decided to move in together in a 1 bedroom apartment on Ohio Ave shortly after working together at the Pedicab Co. I took the living room and made it cozy - had my Piranha fish tank (120 Gallon show) up against the entry wall as a headboard for my bed. It was quite the show piece....feeding time was an event! Kraft mac and cheese, boiled beef hot dogs, and packaged Top Ramen were staples in our pad. On quiet evenings you could find Rick and I playing Chess on a glass chessboard that I had custom made. It was an inch thick 16x16 piece of glass with etched beveled lines that created squares, clear contrasting tinted. I remember having my way with Rick in the beginning but as we played more and more he began to make adjustments and increased his knowledge of the game which neutralized my advantages. We were competitive opponents on many fronts. One of Rick's many great qualities was his ability to make adjustments to better serve the needs of a given situation. Rick and I shared many great experiences in our apartment, memories I will continue to cherish.

Rick's blue collar mentality was framed by a desire to help others, a person quick to lend his hands and mind, not afraid of hard work, kind, soft spoken with a boyish smile. Our adolescent passion for females eventually gave way to a strong and lasting friendship. And although Rick and I grew apart with families and careers on opposite sides of the US from 1996 on, we made a point to call one another on our birthdays. Some years it was a 5-minute conversation while others were much longer catching up on family and interests to include a full day spent together at Disney World (Mari-tel, Blake, Amber, my wife Karen and our 3 children - Hannah, Claire, and Jack) over the Christmas holiday season. Never crossed my mind that it would be the last time we would get to see one another in person.

I would come to learn about Rick's obsession with all things Disney over the past couple years. Although our last time in person was in Orlando I did make a point to call him on a weekly basis beginning January 2020. Those who knew Rick well know he had a very well developed denial mechanism. Rick did things his way, as he should, and you were hard pressed to convince him otherwise. He chose not to focus on his illness but rather talked about his unfulfilled plans at work and his deepest desire to see Blake and Amber graduate. 

Over the past year plus I learned those things truly important to Rick - his life's works: career and family. No one can deny Rick's incredible pride and love for his family. Blake and Amber - amazing young adults who will continue to live life honoring their father. Rick was very passionate about his professional accomplishments as many of us know. And while many of them were technological in nature, more impressionable were the many relationships he developed along the way as well as the people he touched and were touched by.

Rick is not a person easily forgotten. Nor is he forceful or overbearing, rather a gentle spirit. I look forward to reuniting with Rick in heaven on that fateful day.  Perhaps our biggest opportunity lost was not knowing we both became men of faith well into our years and without the other's hand. Our appetites for being life learners coupled with a healthy fear of failure fueled our friendship in ways I'm just now comprehending. 

Rick asked me to be his best man and was honored to do so. I asked Rick to be my best man a couple months later because no other male had poured into to me as he had done. I hope I impacted Rick's life half as much as he impacted mine.

Mari-tel - I would like to extend a heart felt thank you and huge virtual hug for all you have done to connect friends and family with Rick. With God's hand and grace upon you and your family you somehow found a means for keeping those of us not physically present in touch with Rick. Your text updates were a part time job. I know you didn't sleep much over the past year plus, however your love for Rick was evident every step of the way. I look forward to sharing memories with you, Blake, and Amber in the future.

Rick, I love you brother. Thank you for being my best man, for your friendship, for helping me grow as a man and a person, and for sharing life with me. Know I continue to carry you in my heart and look forward to reuniting with you one day soon. In Him,

Dear Maritell, Blake and Amber,

I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He lived a beautiful life and I'm glad that you have good memories to cherish. May your family find peace and comfort during this time. May Rick Rest in Peace.

While I never had the pleasure of meeting you Blake and Amber, I heard about you often. I worked with Rick at the CDC, and for a few of those years, became his direct supervisor. Managing people is one of the most difficult things to do, and Rick had the dual challenge of managing people and managing technology. As the Chief Information Officer, Rick introduced new technology to the organization, but he did something even more remarkable. He pulled back the veil of the IT infrastructure so that the leadership within the organization could see and understand exactly what they were paying for. Rick introduced transparency to what was then a nebulous and misunderstood unit. Rick's role was a tough one and like any tough position, there were some very difficult days at work. Despite this, Rick always maintained a calm demeanor. I don't know how much Rick shared at home about his work or how much you knew about the never ending pressure that comes with the role of the CIO, but you should be proud that your father's work not only played a pivotal role in running the organization, it made it possible for us to house the homeless, to uplift small businesses, to build affordable housing, and to help some of the most vulnerable people in the County. At the end of the day, Rick's work was not about technology; it was about leveraging technology to deliver help to those most in need. With all of this being said, and with all he accomplished, his greatest joy and source of pride was his family. My deepest condolences and may the memory and legacy of your father live on through you.     

Dear Mari Tell,
Your message of Rick's passing brought me to tears, even after all these decades apart! I immediately started to reply on this memorial website, but paused, wanting more time to better compose something and perhaps even find a photo in my files to share of Rick from when we first met (in a Japanese language class at SMC.) In the meantime, have returned here to at least immediately share my deepest, most heartfelt condolences to you, Blake and Amber and all who knew and loved your extraordinary husband and dad. (Darn! I'm tearing up again - that was the impact Rick had on others, that the light of his heart, even if only expercienced briefly, could touch you forever.)

My deepest condolences to Mari Tell, Blake and Amber. I had the pleasure of being Rick’s work colleague for several years at the CDC, and he was very instrumental during my early days as a manager. He gave me my first opportunity to lead as a manager, and some of the lessons I’ve learned from his tutelage are ones that I continue to use and teach my employees.
If it’s any consolation to Blake and Amber, he was truly very proud of you. Our lunchtimes conversations were always filled with stories about the kids and all their accomplishments.
As Blake has stated, Rick was Google before Google. He was a walking, talking encyclopedia. I will never forget his amazing ability to articulate detailed information about any topic. He had started this fascination with the Toyota Prius when they first came out and remember him describing the inner workings of the hybrid engine (nut and bolts) as though he was the one who had designed it. He had this amazing ability to talk about any topic while driving as he was auditioning to be a FORMULA1 driver, zig zagging between lanes, waiting until the last moment to change lanes before the final exit. I would hint, “Hey Rick, our exit is about a mile away, don’t you think you should get off the fast lane?” He would smile and say, “we still have a long way to go”.

I first met Rick way back in 2006 when his whole family visited the Philippines and I'll never forget that smile of his. He embraced us and addressed me as Tito (Uncle) Dannie, his wife Mari Tell being my Niece. Immediately, I felt the great respect and became very comfortable with him and discovered that he was a very likeable person with charming personality.

We did a lot of travel in the Philippines and showed him the Filipino culture and lifestyle. He was so interested in the Filipino culture as he asked lots of questions on the Filipino lifestyle. I found him to be a very intelligent person as he liked to acquire knowledge of everything that interest him. He truly inspired me when he told me stories of how much he struggled in life taking up odd jobs just to finish college on his own and this has truly made him a very strong willed person. 

I was also amazed on how much he loved his Family and I thanked him for that, during his short stay in the Philippines as I saw that he always cared for them.

Rest in Peace Rick as you are now all Smile in the Hands of our Lord.

Dearest Blake and Amber, I don't know if you remember me. I'm Imahn's mom. Blake you went to school with him for a number of years at Berkeley Hall. During those years my family got to know your kind and amazing dad, Rick! From the start, everyone could see what an attentive and devoted father and husband he was. He always had a smile on his face and a hand to lend out if any one of us needed it. Being active at school functions, it was so wonderful to know that Rick Peters was there in case we needed help, which was often. His devotion to you, Blake and Amber, as a father, and to you Mari Tell, as a husband, was evident throughout his life. Even after we left school, as I would see the Facebook posts throughout the years, with all 4 of you on your family trips, all the milestones as you grew up, his never ending love and sense of protectiveness is ever present and will continue to be. May he forever rest in peace. Nilou, Shahriar and Imahn

My Condolences, Prayers and Support to the Family! May the Universal Creator continues to Surround you in Peace, Understanding , Love and Warm Memories. 

I worked with Rick in the early 2000s and eventually he became my boss. I was the Administrative Assistant for him until 2009 when I retired. Rick was one of those good guys and it was my honor to work with him. Foremost in my memories he was a family man and his family was the most important thing that mattered to him. I had seen him first hand with his young children and beautiful wife, Mari Tell early on. He treasured them, he was proud of the children, Blake and Amber and their accomplishments during their school years and he was so proud of his wife's career as well. I believed Rick lived the life he wanted and he did live it to very best. It is true that he left too soon but I believe he gave his best and what he knew, the compassion and the tools for a happy life to his children throughout his life. God has other plans for him but I think he will always watch over Blake and Amber. He will be missed. God bless you all!

I worked with Rick at Warner Bros. in the early to mid 90's. I was fortunate enough to sit right next to him for part of the time. He welcomed me onto the team. I remember Rick as being ahead of the time when it came to computer knowledge. Any time I got stuck he would help me out. I also recall his smile, his laugh & his positive attitude - you couldn't miss it. There were days during quarter end when Rick, Albert Lomeli & I would toss the football around in the hall just to get our minds off of work for a minute or two. Priceless. There was always activity around my desk as people stopped by to say hello to Rick. Thank you sir for helping to make my days at Warner Home Video enjoyable - those days were almost 30 years ago and they remain some of my favorite memories. You were one of the good ones Rick & you will be greatly missed.

I will always cherish the beautiful times spent with Rick and his family at the A/U Ranches during Family Camp.

Rick has such a big and loving heart, always making everyone he meets feel special. I can remember his huge smile, warm embrace and happiness to be at the Ranch. He was like a little kid in a candy shop, bursting with excitement and anticipation of his and his family's time here.

His love for his family, and wanting to make it all special for them was apparent, and their love for each other is so beautiful. He is definitely a proud father and husband, cherishing his family and their time together.

I know that Rick is moving on; still smiling, loving and cherishing his family and friends, and lives on in our lives and how he has touched us and honored us with his friendship and love.

Oh, Mari Tell, I'm sending you and Blake and Amber so much love. I wanted to tell Bill, and then I realized that Bill is no longer here to tell either. My heart is full for you all. What beautiful tributes your children wrote. Knowing that you and Rick raised a family like that, truly you have had wonderful lives. Love cannot be cut short. Love never ends.
With all our love from Debby, Jesse and Savannah Holcomb

My condolences for so sad loss. Love you very much and feel your sufferings.

I had the pleasure of sitting next to Rick in the early 90’s at Warner Bros. We had a crazy amount of work and long hours. Rick made everything great. He was clever and had a great sense of humor. He had a super star intellect and always impressed me. I will always remember him and wish to convey my deepest condolences to his wife and children. Rick Peters was a great man.

My family and I are privileged to have spent quality time with Rick, Mari Tell  ( my niece) , Blake, and Amber when they visited us here in the Philippines on several occasions. He blended well with the Family and got our respect because he knew how to respect. I saw him as a gentleman, courteous, and knowledgeable conversationalist. We are sorry and sad at his passing but happy he died a fulfilled man. Paalam Rick, pagpalain ka ng Diyos. ( Farewell Rick, God Bless ).

I am so sorry to you, Blake, and Amber for your loss. I remember such good times with Rick at the galas and the camp outs. He was always so kind and helpful to everyone. He will be missed by so many and Robert, Sydney, Robby, and I send you love and prayers.

Mari Tell, Blake and Amber - sending you all oceans of Love from your Adventure Unlimited family. We have been blessed to know Rick and are grateful for the time spent together. Know his joy, passion, kindness and love lives on. Have always loved Mary Baker Eddy's prose on Angels, particularly where she talks about "we know their presence by the love they create in our hearts." And that he does. We look forward to giving you hugs in person when our paths cross next and until then know we are holding you all tight. So much love.

We're expressing our deepest condolences to your loving husband. Sending our prayers and love to the family. May his soul rest in peace with our creator.

From: Rafael and La Rosa Family

I’m so sad to hear of Rick’s passing, but thankful for the fulfilled life he had and, personally, for the time we had working together. I always appreciated the respect Rick had for my knowledge and experience, trusting me with handling the most important and challenging projects. I’m happy for the many conversations we had as colleagues “and” friends, and to hear him speak so often and lovingly of his family.

It’s heartwarming, but not surprising, to see how the children have done so well in school and grown to be the beautiful young adults they are. I know Rick was so proud of them. May his memory be as a blessing for Mari Tell, Blake, Amber and all of Rick’s family.

You are off on your next amazing adventure Ricky--we'll miss you.
Love, Cousin Chris

I am so sorry to hear of Ricks passing, he was always such a great dad and have fond memories with Peters family as our daughter Jade was in Blakes class till 4 th grade. Our deepest condolences to Mari tell Blake and Amber.
Sending love and light
Alison Brett Jade & Jasmine

I knew, from the time I met Rick at the AU Family camp when our kids were little, that he was a great man. In a humble and sincere way. He’s an example of people you know to honor because of the little things they do. I only knew Rick during those few weeks we shared at Family Camp, but each time I saw him, he had something kind, thoughtful, and good to say about anything. One of those ‘little things’ that stuck in my mind was a minor complaint I shared with him about the shower heads in our bathroom. Of course we were both ‘campers,’ – meaning that he was not on staff, but was on vacation. But he said, “I know how to fix that,” and within an hour, he had popped over to our cabin, fixed it, and we enjoyed our showers after that. It wasn’t really a simple remedy, but his joy and unselfishness made the repair job seem like an act of love. This was the attitude I saw everywhere in Rick, and I know this is the man who will continue to bless all of us who knew him.

My condolences to the Peters Family. Mari Tell, it was an honor that I was there with you everyday via text in your journey. I felt your ups and downs. Know that I will continue to be there for you. 22 years ago when I first met you, I knew I felt a connection which is rare. I love you and will always be there for you.