Ricki Dennis Vezane, 68

Our beloved Ricki made his transition into the higher realms on Oct. 12, 2015, with his son John and his daughter in law Desi,by his side.

Ricki was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on July 7, 1947, to Ronna and Alex Vezane.

He lived in Reno, Nevada, from 1960 until 1964, when he joined the U.S. Army on July 8, 1964, one day after he turned 17 years old. Ricki served 31 months at the U.S. Army base in Baumholder, Germany. He joined the Army National Guard of Montana on May 20, 1978, and received his Certificate of Retirement from the United States Army on July 7, 1999, with the rank of master sergeant.

Ricki is survived by his mother, Ronna Vezane; sister, Letitia-Vezane Herman; stepbrother, Dan Herman; brother, Gary, his two sons, Lance Vezane and John Vezane and their wives, Amy and Desi; as well as his nephew, Travis Vezane-Carter and wife, Heather, and niece, Kristina Vezane. Ricki adored his two granddaughters, Isabela and Zoey, and his grandnephews, Grady, Evrette and Kreston.

He was dearly loved by all his family.

We wish to thank all of our friends and family for the kindness and love that has been expressed to Ricki and our family during this time of great sadness.

A private wake was held for immediate family and friends.

To send a note of condolence to the family, please visit www.buffalohillfh.com. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.