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Obituary

On June 8, 2024, we lost our loving wife and mother, Ricarose (Rica) Novy, after a short struggle against an aggressive cancer. She was born on June 24, 1960 in Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She graduated from Far Eastern University with a degree in English Literature. She immigrated to the United States in 1990 and met her husband, Richard Novy, at the airport in San Jose, California, after a common connecting flight from St. Louis. …

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Memorial events are private

The funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 18th at 10:30 am PST with an open casket viewing at 9:45 am PST. For details, please contact the Novy family.

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Rica was a loving and kind neighbor to us. She would always bring a Christmas treat at the holidays. We will hold her i…
Rica was a loving and kind neighbor to us. She would always bring a Christmas treat at the holidays…
Rica was a loving and kind neighbor to us. She would always brin…
Words of sympathy feel inadequate to express sorrow for a loss so great.  Rica was kind, caring, considerate and fun - …
Words of sympathy feel inadequate to express sorrow for a loss so great.  Rica was kind, caring, co…
Words of sympathy feel inadequate to express sorrow for a loss s…

Rick, Audrey, Reanna & Russell -

Sending all of our love during this difficult time. Rica was a beautiful and kind woman…

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Sending all of our love during this difficult time. Rica was a beau…

Rick, Audrey, Reanna & Russell -

Sending all of our love during t…

Rica was always there to visit when Tatang (Dad) was in the hospital and apparently even stayed put just so my sister c…
Rica was always there to visit when Tatang (Dad) was in the hospital and apparently even stayed put…
Rica was always there to visit when Tatang (Dad) was in the hosp…

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Born

June 24th, 1960
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Passed away

June 8th, 2024
Scottsdale, AZ

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home

1562 East Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ 85204

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