Peacefully on August 14, 2012 at 52 years of age. Cherished husband of Vickie (nee St. Louis) for 21 years. Loving father of Amy Lynn and Ryan and fiancée Kristen. Predeceased by his parents Charles Sr. (1972) and Rita Bickford (1976). Dear brother of Jacques MacKenzie, Mike MacKenzie and wife Rhoda, Terri Cohen and husband Ivan Sam, Charles Bickford Jr., Glenna Bickford, Beatrice Bickford, Marguerite Light and husband Kevin, Fernande Bickford and Gilbert Bickford. Loved son-in-law (Sonny) of Mavis and the late Edgar St. Louis. Loving brother-in-law of Richard St. Louis. Cherished uncle who will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed and always remembered by his many close friends who he held close to his heart. Rudy was President of the Windsor Cribbage League and a member for over 20 years. He was an avid Montreal Canadians, Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions fan. If you so desire donations to the Humane Society of Windsor and Essex County would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Friday 3-5pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Saturday 1:00pm at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841. Interment to follow at Victoria Memorial Gardens.