In Memoriam

In memoriam of Guy Smith (1959-2024)

January 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

It is with great sadness that we report the loss of a good friend, longtime CRA Member and colleague in the roofing industry. The family of Guy E. Smith announced his unexpected passing on December 26, 2024 at the age of 65. He died at home of a sudden heart attack. ...

In memory of Patricia (Patty) McKenna

December 30, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Patty established McKenna Roofing & Construction, of which she served as president and has been a member of NERCA since 1999. It is with profound sadness that the family announced that Patricia Smith (Lemois) McKenna, 66, beloved wife, mother, gigi, aunt and friend, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Hope ...

Remembering Atlantic Equipment's founder, Colin J. Cash Sr.

November 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

With deepest sympathy, we want to inform you that Colin J. Cash Sr. passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. Atlantic Equipment was founded by Colin Cash, Sr. in 1970 and has been a member of NERCA since 1982. You can read his obituary below: Colin J. Cash, a cherished member of the ...

The passing of an MRA founder Kenneth A. Barnhardt

November 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

In memory of Ken and everything he did for the roofing industry, in Montana and beyond. On behalf of the Montana Roofing Associaiotn (MRA), Quality Roofing and the Barnhardt Family, we announce with a heavy heart the passing of one of our founding members, Kenneth A. Barnhardt. Below is a message from ...

Remembering Rene L. Bureau

February 27, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

Rene L. Bureau, long-time Salesman with Bradco Supply Company, Admiral Building Product and ABC Supply Company, has sadly passed away. Rene L. Bureau, age 73, Vietnam Veteran and longtime resident of Lowell, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the ...

Remembering Larry Stanley

February 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. RCS remembers the founder of IB Roof Systems, who would have turned 83 this year. The story of how IB Roof Systems grew from a small distribution company in a back bedroom into a nationwide manufacturer of single-ply PVC membranes and fluid applied silicone and ...