Eric Ronald Virta-Born September 24, 1973, died September 5, 2016. Eric passed away Monday at his family home in Simi Valley after a lengthy illness. He was born in Simi Valley and graduated from Royal High School. Eric started and owned his own business supply company, Preferred Media. Eric is survived by his mother Marsha Virta of Simi Valley ;his father, Ronald Virta of Missouri; His sisters Kristina Virta-Kahm of Simi Valley and Stephanie Virta of Oakland, Oregon and his two nephews Kaden and Ryder Kahm of Simi Valley. There will be a graveside service at Oakwood Memorial Park Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception at his mother's home at 2313 Lawnview Court in Simi Valley.