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George Steven Rykovich

1963 - 2019

George Steven Rykovich obituary, 1963-2019, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1963

DIED

2019

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Swan-Law Funeral Directors

501 North Cascade Avenue

Colorado Springs, Colorado

George Rykovich Obituary

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GEROGE STEVEN RYKOVICH
February 8, 1963
May 17, 2019
George Steven Rykovich, age 56, passed away at UC Health Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado on May 17, 2019. George was born in Gary, Indiana on February 8, 1963. He moved to Colorado Springs with his family in 1971. He married Dawn Stebing on November 2, 1990.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
George is survived by his wife, Dawn; son, George "Geordy" Ryan Rykovich; father, George Rykovich; twin brother, Ted Rykovich, sister, Joyce Martinez, sister, Mary Jo Jackson, brother, Joe (Andrea) Rykovich, sister, Rochelle (Bryan) Moen and sister in law, Emily Robb Stebing; mother in law, Kaye Young; nephews, Ian Martinez, Ivan Martinez, Riley Jackson, Mason Rykovich, Keenan Rykovich, Cole Moen, Ethan Robb Stebing and Logan Stebing; nieces, Avery Moen and Maggie Mae Stebing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Rykovich in 2007; father in law, James "Chic" Young and brother, in law Jeff Stebing.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 4-7pm with a Rosary service starting at 7pm, both at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N Cascade, Colorado Springs. A Mass will be held on Thursday, May 30, 12 Noon at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2318 N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs. A committal service will follow at Crystal Valley Cemetery where he will be laid to rest near his mother.

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Published by The Gazette on May 26, 2019.

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Ted Rykovich

May 20, 2023

This is my Twin Brother who I miss very much. George was a gentle soul that touched many lives while he was here on earth. But he has been called by our Father in Heaven for a higher purpose. George I will forever Love and cherish the time we had together as Twin Brothers. I learned so much from you and I will forever be grateful . I will Love you always for eternity
I Love you George !! Your brother Ted

Ted Rykovich

May 20, 2023

It´s been 4 years since my Twin Brother George left this world . I wish my Brother was here because he brought out the good in everyone he met. My Brother George was Loved by many because he treated everyone with respect and many people to this very day remind me of what a great human being my brother George was . My Brother George was a great Husband and Father as well as a great Brother. I just want my Brother to know that I will always honor you and continue to Love you forever until we are reunited again.
. I Love you George

Marilyn Dendy

May 20, 2020

You have been gone a year now and missed very much. We all treasured the time we had with you here on earth. Love Always, Aunt Marilyn

Larry Maynard

June 17, 2019

Our entire childhood in Colorado Springs was spent with the wonderful Rykovich family! George was such a great, happy and smiling kid, so many memories, so much fun to be around. You will be missed so much, and yet I know our lives are so much richer for having you in it all those years. My Love and Condolences to the entire Rykovich family. Your family friend, Larry Maynard

Marlene Hartman Darlene Schumacher

May 31, 2019

Ted and all family,
George was a kind soul, a good friend and co-worker. He will be greatly missed. You have my sincere condolences.

Margie Heavy

May 29, 2019

Dawn, Kay, Geordy and your extended family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss and may you find strength through the holy spirit at this very difficult time. Rest in peace George.

Chaz Dean

May 28, 2019

George, you will be miss at united airlines, all the years we worked together it was great to talk with you because you treated people with respect and dignity. I send my prayers and condolence to your family.

Chaz Dean

May 28, 2019

George, I will miss you in the work place at united airlines, all the years we worked together you were great to talked to, you treated people with respect. I send my condolences and prayers to your family.

Marilyn Dendy

May 27, 2019

George, Ted was right you were a very well liked person. You are going to be missed by so many people. I am so glad that I got to see you one last time and tell you that I loved you the week before you passed. Rest In Peace George and enjoy Heaven with your Mom beside you. My love always Aunt Marilyn.

Sterling and Janice Penman

May 26, 2019

May the Rykovich Family find peace and comfort as you mourn the passing of your precious son, husband, brother, father, and uncle. As Christians we find such comfort knowing that George is in the presence of our Heavenly Father living pain free and in perfection. God grant all of you strength as you carry on. All our love.

Ted Rykovich

May 24, 2019

Praying for My Twin Brother George Rykovich
Who is with his Heavenly Father in Heaven . I'm praying
That he is at peace in Heaven !! I Love you George Forever

George and I at Cowboy Stadium in Dallas

Ted Rykovich

May 24, 2019

I just want to say I'm honored to be your twin brother. George was also a great Dad and Husband to his Son
George and Wife Dawn. My Brother was well liked by many people in this world. George even though you are gone in the flesh I will always have you in my heart and will always cherish the great times we had as brothers. I miss you very much , but I know you are with Jesus in Heaven so I know that you won't be suffering any longer and I will see you again someday. I Love you so Very Much !!!!! ❤
Your Twin Brother, Ted

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Swan-Law Funeral Directors

501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

May

29

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

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501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

May

30

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

Corpus Christi Catholic Church

2318 N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO

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