Family and friends will gather this Saturday for a memorial service to remember the life of Riky Albrecht, a Sammamish resident, who passed away on Dec. 26.
He was 40 and a graduate of Eastside Catholic High School.
His family said he was a talented musician, singer, songwriter and audio engineer, according to a notice from Flintofts Funeral Home & Crematory. The memorial will be held at 4 pm at Flintofts, 540 E Sunset Way in Issaquah.
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He was born June 19, 1970 in Madison, Wis. "He loved people and had a heart of gold," his family said in the Flintofts notice. "He had a free spirit, quick wit, great sense of humor."
After the memorial service, the family will hold a reception at the .
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Remembrances can be sent to the Homeward Pet Adoption Center, PO Box 2293, Woodinville, WA 98072. Friends can share memories of Albrecht in the Flintofts online guestbook. 
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