RICHARD ‘RIK’ J. MAWHINNEY, SR.- Obituary
It is with heavy heart I must announce the sudden passing of my little brother, Richard “Rik” J.MaWhinney Sr., of Sparks NV on Saturday, February 12, 2022 in Holbrook AZ. He had a massive heart attack. Rik was born April 15, 1965 in Camden, N.J., and started out in Clayton where we ran barefoot, played in the woods, and caught toads. Rik attended St. Catherine’s Catholic School, and the Clayton Public Schools, as well as Y.A.L.E. Academy which was in Woodbury at the time. Rik dabbled in a few professions but construction was his passion. He was a proud member of Local 971 SW Carpenter’s Union in Reno NV. Rik was involved in many projects including the rebuild of Interstate-80 thru Reno/Sparks which was the largest construction job in Nevada currently. ‘Merica! Rik is preceded in death by our Mother, Shelba J. Mawhinney. Surviving Rik are the love of his life and best friend for over twenty years, Gina Briles, Daughter Janelle Hunter, (Billy), Son R.J. MaWhinney Jr.; the two who made him a Dad and who he was always there for! Grandkids, Quinn and Killian, GrandPa loves you forever, our Dad, Robert J. Mawhinney Sr., myself, older brother, Robert J. Mawhinney Jr., and many Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, and numerous other loved ones across the country.The hardships Gina is facing are immense. I’ve set up a gofundmeacct for her at,WWW.gofundme.com/Gotta-Get-Gina-Going-AgainDonate whatever you can, drop a kind word or prayer, hopefully we can ease some of her hardships.The World is 2 Quiet without You! The Silence is Deafening! There will be a Celebration of Life in the middle of April 2022 in Sparks NV. Contact Robert Jr at RJMaz59@yahoo.com for details, leave “Rik” in the subject.You are loved and missed by many Brother.