In Loving Memory
Whether driving routes on garbage trucks, delivering portable sanitation units, or working in the offices and repair shops, the men and women of our industry serve important roles and are very special people. Together, let's honor the memory of those fallen heros who have served the waste industry by our side. If someone in your company has passed away and you would like to honor them, please fill out the form below. The sanitation community joins you in honoring the employees and co-workers of your company who have passed before us.
Brian Roderick Company: City of El Paso – Environmental Services Department Years of Service: 23 Comments: Brian, an Air Force veteran, was a dedicated employee who loved his job and was very proud of it. He had great knowledge about the entire Landfill Operation, constantly taking classes, reading articles/books about the industry, and was one … Read more
Octavio Arteaga Company: City of El Paso – Environmental Services Department Years of Service: 7 Comments: Octavio devoted 7 years and 2 months of service to the City of El Paso where he worked in all Departments and enjoyed every minute of it. He touched the hearts of everyone he worked with. He was a … Read more
Michael Nancarrow Company: Arwood Waste and Demolition, Inc. Years of Service: 12 Comments: Michael Jay Nancarrow Jr., 41, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 28, 2021 in his home. Michael was generous, compassionate, and embraced his Christian faith. His loving and forgiving nature was truly remarkable. Michael attended Middleburg High School and … Read more
David Rykowski Company: Jefferson Belmont Regional Solid Waste Authority Years of Service: 20 Comments: In loving memory of Dave Rykowski. Dave loved working in the recycling industry for 20 years. He brought so much joy, laughter, hard work and dedication to his job, his co-workers and the industry. Dave passed away in May of 2012 … Read more
leonard ayde Company: lake sanatition Years of Service: 56 Comments: he built the bus from scratch and raising 12 kids passed away feb 20 of 11 well missed by many We will not forget you, leonard ayde. Together, let’s honor the memory of the men and women who have served by our side. Whether on … Read more
Tom J. Fatjo Company: BFI Years of Service: 40 Comments: Tom J. Fatjo, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, the 24th of January 2019. Tom was a true visionary. He was born the 25th of September 1940 and raised in Richmond, Texas … Read more
Mauricio Garcia Company: Allied Waste Services of Daly City Years of Service: 17 Comments: RIP Mauricio Garcia – Allied Waste Services of Daly City Message from Secretary-Treasurer John Bouchard We are tremendously saddened and shocked to hear of the death of Brother Mauricio Garcia, who died on January 16, 2019, while performing his job with … Read more
Neal Marin Company: WM – Waste Management Years of Service: 5 Comments: “Today is a day of profound sadness for the Waste Management family,” the statement said. “This is a heartbreaking incident and our deepest sympathies go out to their families and friends. We are working with local authorities, Nebraska State Patrol and would like … Read more
Sanchez Marin Company: Waste Management Years of Service: 4 Comments: “Today is a day of profound sadness for the Waste Management family,” the statement said. “This is a heartbreaking incident and our deepest sympathies go out to their families and friends. We are working with local authorities, Nebraska State Patrol and would like to extend … Read more
Justin Pratt Company: Modern Waste Systems Years of Service: 3 Comments: Honoring a sanitation worker who was killed on the job — and to create awareness for the safety of roadside workers — several trucks participated in a funeral procession Sunday in Grass Lake. “He was a good person, a good employee, good family guy,” … Read more