Ricky Raymon Cain, 77, of Langley, Washington, unexpectedly went to meet our Lord and Savior on February 26, 2025. He lived a beautiful life. Rick was born on July 14, 1947, in Ames, Iowa. His family then moved to Fresno, California. As a young man, he’d often venture with his friends into the Sierra Nevada mountains, and he fell in love with the outdoors.
Rick served our country with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. After returning from Vietnam, he moved to Los Angeles where he met his beloved wife, Mary Linda Moreno. They raised five daughters together and cared for many more children as foster parents.
Rick was hard-working and dedicated. He retired from the Southern California Gas Company after 30 years. After this retirement, he was able to achieve his dream by moving with his wife and two youngest daughters to Whidbey Island in Langley, Washington. In Langley, he also retired from Puget Sound Energy.
Most importantly, in Langley, Rick became a cowboy. He worked hard to create Cain’s Horse Creek Ranch and spent his time outdoors with his dear horses, cats, dogs, and even chickens. He lived his final years surrounded by the beautiful land God created in the arms of his wife, whom he cherished ‘til his last breath.
Rick was a man of integrity, kindness, love, and faith in God. He was someone his daughters turned to when life got rough. He was a steadfast rock for his family when they needed clarity. He worked hard to ensure his family never went without. He told the best ghost stories and could have written the book on dad jokes. He played guitar and sang for many years with his wife and band in church halls, over campfires, and in his home. He died a cowboy, surrounded by the word of God, his wife, and his daughters – all of which were the center of his life on earth.
Rick is survived by his wife, Mary Linda Moreno-Cain, his daughters, Sherry Anne Iverson, Heidi Lee Cain, Mary Catherine Tina Cain, Breeanna Linda Cain, and Annie Georgi Cain, his dear sons-in-law (finally, sons!), his eight grandchildren, and his extended family who are all heartbroken and will miss him dearly. The family will hold a private memorial in his honor.
