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Gord and Deb Willmot posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Dear Carol and family, We were saddened to read of Ric’s passing. As a CHA family, and former members of Emmanuel Church, we shared several common family ties. Recently, Gord and I returned from Australia, and in catching up with email, we came upon Ric’s obituary. Rick always had a role, whether it be as a Parkland leader for CHA, or another volunteer position at Emmanuel. Carol, your sons and their families will carry on Ric’s values and determined nature. In that way, his legacy will continue to live on and thrive. Thinking of you all, Gord and Deb Willmot and family

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Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo pledged to donate to ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS (CANADA) ORGANIZATION/INGENIEURS SANS FRONTIERES (CANADA) ORGANISATION

Monday, July 16, 2018

In memory of Ric Soulis: valued member, volunteer and friend

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Mike and Carol Hulls pledged to donate to Ric Soulis Memorial Endowment Fund

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Ric's contributions to the church and engineering will not be forgotten.

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George Constantine Sotiroff posted a condolence

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Dear Carol, Neal, Graham, Glen and family. Ric and I attended J.F. Carmichael public school and were the only two boys in our age group to go through the acceleration program along with seven girls. By the sixth grade we were separated because of the opening of Forest Hill public school which he then began attending. We attended different high schools. Because either Ric was living, studying or working out of town or I was working out of town, Ric and I were not in personal contact for years. Interestingly I did feel a connection to him through his brother Glen with whom I would interact because of the music scene. Ric did reach out to me in the mid 90s and so I got to meet his wife Carol and his sons Neal and Graham. We were able to socialize a little and I always felt good about those few times that we were able to get together. I will always have a soft spot for Ric because, back in the second grade and without knowing it, he taught me the correct pronunciation of the word giant and so saved me a lot of embarrassment in reading class. Please accept my most sincere condolences. George Sotiroff

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Hida Manns pledged to donate to Ric Soulis Memorial Endowment Fund

Saturday, June 30, 2018

In memory of an exceptional professor, mentor, colleague and friend

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Bob and Judy Hutton posted a condolence

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Dear Mary and family Bob and I were so sorry to hear of Ric's passing.Your Mother and Father talked about their children often and we got to know some by word of mouth, and had the pleasure of meeting others.Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Thank you for letting us know Mary. Hugs Bob and Judy

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Daphne McCulloch pledged to donate to Ric Soulis Memorial Endowment Fund

Thursday, June 28, 2018

I will miss Ric especially his work for accessibility and accommodations sub-committee of FAUW.

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Herman Goertz posted a condolence

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Condolences to Ric's family and friends. I appreciate having had great conversions with Ric.

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Herman Goertz donated to ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS (CANADA) ORGANIZATION/INGENIEURS SANS FRONTIERES (CANADA) ORGANISATION

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

In honour of Dr. Ric Soulis

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Ken Snelgrove posted a condolence

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Carol, Neal, Graham and Family Lynette and I were so sorry to hear about Ric’s passing and offer you all our deepest sympathy. As a result of guidance I received from Ric during my graduate studies, I have much to be thankful for. I am always reminded of a conversation I had with him at the end of my Master’s program. I was contemplating my future and among the options open to me was continued study at UWaterloo. I recall asking him directly, “What do I have to do to get your job?” Unshaken and smiling, he replied that I’d have to complete a Ph.D. first. With that I told him to “sign me up” and we set out on a path that would be life altering for me. With his help, I received the Ph.D. plus the university faculty position I was seeking. Besides the education in hydrology and critical thinking, I also took away a sense of empathy and a respect for others that I carry with me today. While Ric struggled physically, these limitations were far outpaced by his intellectual strength and his desire to continue working with us, his students. We spoke many times about these challenges and how simple it would be for him step back to the comforts of home. Luckily for me, he chose to offer his strength and rose to challenges that faced him. While I’m thankful for his efforts, I continue to think back on how difficult it was for you and your family. In many ways, it was your strength and support that was transferred, through him, to all of us. For this, my family and I are forever grateful. Ken Snelgrove, PhD, PEng Associate Professor Memorial University

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Hassan Baaj posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Sincere condolences to Prof. Soulis's family and friends. Our department and the whole university has lost a great and very inspiring colleague who was always smiling despite the difficulties. Ric will stay in my memory as a role model in terms of force and determination. Rest in peace Ric!

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Jan and Dwayne Linner posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Hi Melissa and Neal, Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad, Neal. This is always a tough time but we all support you. Know we send our love. Jan and Dwayne

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Amina posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Dear Neal and family, Our deepest condolences and sympathies to you, your entire family and loved ones. May you treasure the happy memories and hold onto each other for support during this difficult time. Sincerely, Amina Rauf and Ferkhunda Shafi

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Richard Goetze posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Sorry to hear of his passing.

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Abdolnabi Kolahchi posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

I am very sad to hear about the death of Professor Ric Soulis, he was one of my best teacher ever. Please accept my deepest condolence. May God give his family the courage and strength to bear the loss. May his soul rest in peace. Nabi Kolahchi (Grad student of 1994) Tehran, Iran

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Peter Houston posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

I am very sorry to read this news. Best wishes to all of the family, especially my friends Glen and Mary.

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Carolina Cautillo donated to ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS (CANADA) ORGANIZATION/INGENIEURS SANS FRONTIERES (CANADA) ORGANISATION

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Fluid Mechanics with Dr. Soulis was the course I enjoyed the most at university. He will be missed.

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Pearl and Tom Sullivan posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

I will miss his visits when we would talk of sailing to the maritimes. His spirit will be with us whenever we think of him, especially when we need courage, for he had plenty. Sorry we cannot attend since we are in Europe right now.

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Nick Kouwen posted a condolence

Monday, June 25, 2018

Our thoughts are with Carol, Neal and Graham. For all of us, Ric’s passing came as a shock and he’ll be missed in the hydrological community. During our time together at the University of Waterloo, we collaborated on several projects and shared in advising a number of outstanding students. Ric was a great networker and he an uncanny ability to turn a conversation into funding opportunity. Two projects stand out: one to model floods on the Columbia River in BC and the other was participation in the NASA led Boreal Forest Ecosystem study (BOREAS) in northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. During this time, his work with Todd Neff, John Donald and Frank Seglenieks added some of the most important and lasting components to the WATFLOOD model that is now being used throughout Canada. For that I will be forever grateful.

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Tom Fahidy posted a condolence

Monday, June 25, 2018

Dear Carol, I wish to convey my deepest condolences to you and your family for Rick's departure from the living. I did not know him well, but on the few occasions when we chatted, he impressed me with the clarity and strength of his thoughts. Wishing you the best, Tom

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Trish Stadnyk posted a condolence

Monday, June 25, 2018

Carol, Graham and Niel, I was totally shocked and taken a back when I first heard about Ric's passing. It truly feels like I've lost a relative. Ric is entirely responsible for my career: he believed in me right from second year undergrad when I was a keener sitting in the front row of his fluids class. He invited me to be a URA in his lab that summer, and well, the rest is history. It was because of Ric that Nick Kouwen got to know me/hired me, and because of them both of them that I fell in love with Hydrology. I met people in Ric's lab, working for Ric, who gave me my foundation in hydrology like Frank, Ted, and Ken. For this, I will forever be indebted to Ric. He made me one of his (hydrology) family, and it was always nice to catch up at conferences with him. I am so very sorry for your loss, and though nothing but time can help to heal your sorrow, perhaps knowing what a difference Ric made on those he taught, connected with and inspired may help light the way. All of us in the hydrology community will remember Ric as one of it's founding fathers in Canada.

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Giovanni Cascante posted a condolence

Monday, June 25, 2018

My sincere condolences for all the family members. Since I started my work at the University in 1997, Ric has been a role model for me because of his kindness, perseverance, strength, and dedication. Despite the difficulties of life and the academic challenges, he always kept a hopeful and helpful attitude and even more admirable with a touch of humor. I will definitely miss him, my prayers for all the family members in this difficult time. Giovanni

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Paul Steenhof posted a condolence

Monday, June 25, 2018

Dr. Soulis was a very keen and extremely thoughtful contributor to work I help manage on the development of standards for the analysis and use of weather data. His resolve, insightful ways, and thoughtful approach were greatly admired and will be missed. My sincere condolences to the family.

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Kristina McKiernan (Harling) posted a condolence

Monday, June 25, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Ric was a wonderful man and I know he will be missed greatly. Sending lots of love.

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Clay Morgan posted a condolence

Monday, June 25, 2018

I am sorry about your loss Carol, Neal, Graham, and your loved ones. I admire Ric so much. He was an amazing mentor, friend, and confidant. I give my condolences to you all and pray for your comfort during this time of grief. Clay

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Rick Chambers pledged to donate to Ric Soulis Memorial Endowment Fund

Monday, June 25, 2018

Our condolences to Carol, Neal, Graham and family.

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Judy Waurechen posted a condolence

Monday, June 25, 2018

Dear Carol and all of your Family, I am so sorry to hear your sad news. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. May the warmth and friendliness that you have always given to others be a comfort to you now.

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Darryl, Janice, and Aidan Lennox posted a condolence

Monday, June 25, 2018

Dear Carol,Neal, Melissa, Graham, Michelle, and Brendan Sorry to hear of Ric's passing. Our prayers and condolences are with you all at this difficult time.

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Steven Bednarski lit a candle

Monday, June 25, 2018

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Steven Bednarski posted a condolence

Monday, June 25, 2018

Dear Carol, Neal, Graham, Melissa, and Michelle, I am so pleased to have known Ric, and to see what a wonderful legacy he built through his family and at the University of Waterloo. You have a beautiful family, one rooted in kindness and mutual respect. Leslie and I often comment what a terrific job you all do of supporting one another, and of being a model to the rest of us. This is a powerful and rare thing Ric helped to build, a gift that lives on through the new generations you are now raising. Leslie and I will be thinking of you all in the coming days, weeks, and months. You are in our prayers. Steven (and for Leslie, Iris, and Harper) Bednarski

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Alicia Lopez Flecha donated to ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS (CANADA) ORGANIZATION/INGENIEURS SANS FRONTIERES (CANADA) ORGANISATION

Sunday, June 24, 2018

R.I.P. We think about you in these difficult time. Love from Stephen, Alicia, Valerie and Rachel.

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Alicia Lopez Flecha lit a candle

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Dear Carol and family we are very sorry for your lost. Carol, I remember very well our last conversation in front of our place (287 Faraday Court). He was so happy that day. Our prayers are with you and your family. R.I.P

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Myra Kennedy posted a condolence

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Dear Carol, Neal and Melissa, Graham and Michelle and Brendan, Ric was always an inspiration and an analytical thinker who had a deep understanding of humanity. I will always remember him trying to figure out the odds of winning a game of Clue (and losing hopelessly) or analyzing the chime on a kayak to decide whether it suited the waters or not! It was especially fun having a day of ice cream (after a full breakfast) while leaving a little space for supper. Remember the sound of the trucks on the new bridge at Cambridge the summer that Ric had a conference in Fredericton? There are so many memories and I know he appreciated and loved you all so very much. We will miss him and know that he lives on in your memories as well as the legacy of family that he provided for you all. Love, Myra

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Pauline Gay, David Okum, AJ, Zach and Josh posted a condolence

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Dearest Carol, Neal, Melissa, Graham, Michelle and Brendan, Sending you all of our love, hugs and prayers.

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marty wolf and mary close posted a condolence

Sunday, June 24, 2018

sorry to hear of rics passing...we think of our emmanuel church family often and the various discussions we had over the years on so many topics . he is missed...much love...mary close and marty wolf from the hinterland except in the warm season...when the masses flock about....

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Sunday, June 24, 2018

Dr. Eric "Ric" David Soulis, P. Eng.

1949 - 2018