Born October 14th, 1945 in Victoria, BC, Rick passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023 in Kamloops, BC.
Rick was predeceased by his parents William Joyce and Alice Joyce and his spouse Kim Nakano.
Rick will be greatly missed by his surviving family members including his siblings Mark Joyce (Madeleine) of Nelson, Brenda Joyce (Ray) of Tucson, Arizona, Greg Joyce (Marlene) of Vancouver, Paul Joyce (Lynda) of Salt Spring Island, his niece Robyn Joyce (Chris) of Castlegar and nephew Michale Joyce (Courtney) of Nelson.
A graduate of Notre Dame University of Nelson and the University of Alberta, Rick was a career teacher having served for decades in the Kamloops School District. Rick was an avid photographer and an award-winning member of several photography clubs. He also enjoyed cross country skiing and fishing. He was a co-founder of the Nelson Road Kings Car Club.