Tributes to bike-mad Longridge dad Ian 'Si-thy' Mirza after sudden death aged 62
Beloved dad Ian, affectionately known as ‘Si-thy’, loved his motorbikes...
Tributes have been made to a ‘bike-mad’ dad from Longridge after his sudden death, aged 62.
Ian Mirza passed away at home last Friday (September 4) and friends and fellow bikers are encouraged to wear biker gear and colours to his funeral at Preston Crematorium on September 30.
His death was announced by William Houghton Funeral Directors on Tuesday, and hundreds have since paid tribute to Ian, who was affectionately know as ‘Si-thy’.
The notice said Ian was the “Dearly loved son of Barbara and Barkat (dec), dear brother of Shareen, loving dad of Kelly, Lisa, Jack, Racquelly and Joe, beloved stepdad of Karon, Iain and Garrie and a much loved grandad.”
One friend, paying tribute, said: “This is very sad to hear. The fond memories, growing up with Ian all through secondary school. working drinking, tumbling off motorbikes, my condolences to his family. RIP my very good friend. Another smile I will never forget.”
Another added: “So so very sad, such a lovely person. Deepest sympathy to all his family. Rest well Si-thy.”
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“This is very sad news,” said another friend. “I have known Ian my whole life time…..worked with him, hung out together…. always had a chat whenever I came back to Longridge. Very sad. RIP my friend. Thinking of the family at this very sad time.”
Ian’s funeral service will take place at Preston Crematorium on Wednesday, September 30 at 11.15am. Usual funeral attire is not required, biker gear or colours are encouraged.
William Houghton Funeral Directors say family flowers only please. Donation can be made to Diabetes UK.