Richard was the 2nd to the oldest child of 6 children born to first generation mexican-americans. He grew up on a farm in southern Arizona and helped his parents until the day he left to serve his goverment. He was an honest-hard working person. He always thought of others before himself. His father became handi- capped on a farming accident and Richard became the man of the house at a very young age. Richard had no childhood. Even in the service the few months he was in he supported his parents,brother and sisters financially. He left college to help earn money for the family and instead was drafted. He is missed dearly by his family and friends.This marks his 34th aniversary . Richy left us with many memories.