Kirk Tracy |
| Posted 2022-05-30 by mhenderson |
| Published by Mohave Daily News Online from May 29 to May 30, 2022 = Bullhead City, Arizona - Kirk Tracy, age 48, of Fort Mohave, Ariz., passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 8, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. The much loved mentor, philanthropist, loving, giving, passionate fighter for the underdog, musician and entertainer was born in Queens, NY. Kirk was raised in Auckland, New Zealand and Anaheim, California. At five, he was captivated by a player piano. Kirk promised his parents that if they bought a piano, he would play it every day. In Junior High, "I fell in love with the healing vibrations of the saxophone", Kirk expressed. With fierce passion mixed with discipline, sweat and tears, he made the transition to a professional performer at 14 earning the nickname "Kid Tracy". Kirk studied with saxophone greats Jerry Jumonville, Eric Merienthal, and Doug Webb, working hard to develop his unique style. By late teens he was busy playing professionally with The Shirelles, The Ink Spots, Dave Wakeling of the English Beat and General Public, Bell Monks, Danny Dean and the Homewreckers. Kirk also recorded with Save Ferris, for their Epic Records debut. In 1996, Kirk met the perfect partner and the love of his life, Nicole Michelle Maringer. Nicole had a background in musical theater, great comedic intuition, and a rich voice. Kirk became determined to create a group with Nicole that celebrated classic American music, and thus the Kid and Nic Show was born - a fun, high energy, interactive show that featured a blend of swingin' blues, latin, and rock and roll. Kirk and Nicole wed on July 27, 2001. They soon played upwards of 200 shows a year, from the House of Blues in Hollywood and Anaheim, to clubs, casinos, theaters, festivals, TV shows and special events across the country and released a number of original albums. After their shows, Kirk and Nicole would chat with the audiences, becoming fast friends and extended family. Kirk passionately expressed, "I love turning two strangers into life time friends with our shows." Kirk was a kind and caring mentor to aspiring performers. His love to help others also extended to his community. He was an active member of the Bullhead City Elks and the Bullhead City Morning Kiwanis. With the Kiwanis, he started Red Kettle Rhythms, which raised money for the Salvation Army through live performances with local musicians. Kirk is survived by his wife, Nicole; parents, Rita Tracy and Lester Tracy; brother, Lee; sister, Melissa; mother-in-law, Patricia; father- in-law, Gary "Papa San"; sisters-in-law, Heather and Theresa; his aunt, Zara; seven adoring nieces and nephews; and his ever-faithful companion, Oreo. Services for Kirk will be held at 10 am on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Amazing Grace Fellowship Church, 4195 Lynn Dr., Fort Mohave, AZ, followed by a musical celebration of life from Noon to 3:30 pm at Meoni's Italian Kitchen, 2350 Miracle Mile Rd, Ste 400, Bullhead City, AZ. |
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