Rickey Roberto Duke

Rickey Roberto Duke was born on July 8, 1983, in Phoenix, Arizona, and passed away on the night of February 7, 2026. He was 42 years old.

Rickey was a kind-hearted and deeply loved member of a large family. He was known for his charm, goofy voices, athletic ability, and creative spirit. Rickey was a loyal Arizona sports fan and enjoyed watching many games gathered with friends and family. He was a talented golfer and a gifted bass player. When he wasn’t on the golf course, he could often be found writing music to play alongside his sisters, brothers, nephews, and father. He proudly worked as a founding member of his family’s carpet-cleaning, fire and flood restoration business.

Rickey was a devoted Christian whose heart remained generous and open to all walks of life, especially his family. He is survived by his mother, Yolanda Corrales; his father and stepmother, Gary and Tamara Duke; his son, Jerrick; his siblings, Gary, Shannon, Tyler, Annamarie, and Jacob Duke; and many nieces and nephews who were a central part of his life.

A memorial service in celebration of Rickey’s life will be held at 4:00 pm on Monday, February 16th, 2026, at Gilbert Memorial Park, 2100 East Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297, with a reception to follow.