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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, RICHARD GARCIA, 24 years old, born on December 3, 1980, and passed away on August 11, 2005. We will remember him forever.

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Paul Montoya
August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015
Today, ten years has gone, but your memory is alive and well. The many times we wish you were there with us, the many times we cried. If love could have saved you you never would have died, a heart of gold stopped beating two twinkling eyes closed to rest. God broke our hearts that day to show he only takes the best. Never a day goes by that your not in our hearts and thoughts. Love you always Richard.
Paul Montoya
August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015
Today, ten years has gone, but your memory is alive and well. The many times we wish you were there with us, the many times we cried. If love could have saved you you never would have died, a heart of gold stopped beating two twinkling eyes closed to rest. God broke our hearts that day to show he only takes the best. Never a day goes by that your not in our hearts and thoughts. Love you always Richard.
Penny Montoya
August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015
Ten years ago today we lost a very special person in our family. Lil Rich was not just a cousin to me, he was like my lil brother. The last year of his life he spent numerous nights at my home. We joked together, we laughed together we even fought like brother and sister. The more I bitched the more he smiled. I hope he knows that all that bitching was done out of love. He still makes me laugh today because his stories live on. He is not just a memory but a wonderful treasure that I will hold in my heart forever.
God has you in his arms Lil Rich and we will forever have you in our hearts. See you in Heaven cuz
Francis Monyoya
August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015
Richard it is hard to believe that you left us ten years ago to be with our Farther in heaven but there is not a day that goes by that we sit and think of things you would say and that smile of yours touched everyone. Love and Miss you Prayers be with you Love Uncle Frank and Aunt Connie.
Francis Monyoya
December 3, 2014
December 3, 2014
Richard where have the years gone each and everyday you are in my thoughts and prayers Your Aunt Connie and Myself miss you dearly our Love and prayers will continue RIP Richard Love You
Chris Godinez
December 3, 2014
December 3, 2014
Oh how I wish you were here. I wish we can have another. I wish we can see your smile. I wish we can be enamored with your love. I wish you a Happy Birthday. Love you cuzzo!
Flo Mestas
December 3, 2014
December 3, 2014
Hey Mr. Richard, busy morning today, I have tried leaving a message three times. Seems like I have had you on my mind the whole month of November. Just getting ready to check on your Mom. We miss you.
Nine years, time goes so fast, I will carry you forever in my heart!
Tammy Bragg
December 3, 2014
December 3, 2014
Cousin, I'm not sure where the time has gone. It seems like just yesterday you were jumping in my car asking "where are we going?" Ha Ha! Man, that was such a fun night! I had never heard you sing before but boy, you were letting loose that night! I miss you so very much and think about you all the time. I love you very much.
Connie Montoya
December 3, 2014
December 3, 2014
Happy Birthday sweet Richard. I miss your smile and your sweet kind heart. you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I love and miss you so much.
Paul Montoya
December 3, 2014
December 3, 2014
Thinking of you on your birthday, your kind mannerisms and joyful spirit are sure needed here, but I know your where our Lord wants you. I sometimes can sense you with Scooter and I when were reflecting back on memories of you. I know your looking over the lot of us, I know this because you always put others in front of you. I sure do miss you, but find solace in knowing your with God. Love always and forever!
Penny Montoya
December 3, 2014
December 3, 2014
Happy B-Day Lil Rich! Sure miss you! Keep dancing up there in heaven, say hi to Granny for me! We love you cuz!
Paul Montoya
August 11, 2014
August 11, 2014
All day you've been on my mind. I visited with your mother first thing this morning, and she is of course thinking of you as am I. We thought about past memories; however what I look forward to is future memories with you, my sister, my parents, and all the other loved ones that our Savior Jesus Christ died for to ensure our eternal life. I know time is on our side, and one day we will all sing praise to our Lord together. Missing you as always, but finally able to look forward to the blessings to come...+...Love you always!
jake padilla
August 11, 2014
August 11, 2014
OLA MI SOBRINO,TIO JAKE HERE.MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY.MAY WE MEET AGAIN SOMEDAY.
Flo Mestas
August 11, 2014
August 11, 2014
Think of you all the time. Spent the day with your Mom yesterday. 
We picked grapes and put them up. The year you left us, we found some salvation in pikcing the grapes to keep our mind busy. We did
it again yesterday. Spent the entire afternoon laughing and sharing memories about you. Scooter enjoyed listening to us. He dosen't
say much, but he misses you. Talked about next year having a celebration in your name. Love you as much as the day you were born.
Tammy Bragg
August 11, 2014
August 11, 2014
Miss you dearly cuz...All my love and prayers...
Francis Monyoya
August 11, 2014
August 11, 2014
Richard thinking of you Aunt Connie and I went by Saturday to visit your resting place, Prayers with you we both miss you very much. Everyday you are in our thoughts and prayers Love and God Bless You
jake padilla
December 3, 2013
December 3, 2013
we are always thinking of you and sharing our memorys of you. may we see each otherin heaven
if the lord willing
Chris Godinez
December 3, 2013
December 3, 2013
Today, more than any other day, I've been compelled to smile. As I looked at my inbox of the countless tributes that have been left by your family I understand why. You touched everyone you met and left a lasting memory with that person. I will always love your company and will never forget the brief moment in time we shared. Maybe in time we will cross paths again. Even though time goes on and the distance from us to you is even greater than the year before, the freshness of your spirit always feels close. Peace.
Flo Mestas
December 3, 2013
December 3, 2013
The alarm on my phone went off this morning at 5:30, with my sleepy eyes, trying to shut off the alarm, the first thing I saw was Forever Missed-Richard Garcia. I laid my head back down, tears filled my sleepy eyes, pictured you just smiling. Time dose not change a thing. Got out of bed and went and stared at Scooter sleeping. Thought about your Mom and Dad, did what I do best, said a prayer of Thanksgiving for the time and laughter we all shared with you.
Tammy Bragg
December 3, 2013
December 3, 2013
Richard, I think about you daily. It seems like just yesterday you were jumping in the car with me out of nowhere so we could go hang together!! Your poor friends were like, where the heck is he! That was a memory I will never forget. Especially all the singing you did! I miss you very much and pray for you daily. All my love cuz...and a Happy Birthday as you sing with the angels. Tammy
Francis Monyoya
December 3, 2013
December 3, 2013
Richard Aunt Connie and I think and pray for you everyday, We know you are safe in Heaven with all the Angels,Grandpo's and Grandma's we Love and Miss You
Flo Mestas
August 12, 2013
August 12, 2013
Richard, Think about you all the time, when August and December come around my heart begins to break. Woke up real early Sunday morning, lots of memories came back. I closed my eyes and asked the Lord to let me see your face, did it several times, it did not happen, so I took out your video. Gave your Mom and Dad a wooden angel today, pretty cool, they loved it. Scooter is doing good.
Paul Montoya
August 11, 2013
August 11, 2013
Thinking of you all weekend, knowing and remembering how wonderful of a person you were. Always happy, smiling, and so willing to give of yourself. I am grateful for all the good times we had, and just missing you a lot. I know that you are with our Lord, and that brings comfort to the thought of you being gone. One day we will see each other again, love always my nephew-my friend.
Francis Monyoya
August 11, 2013
August 11, 2013
Richard thinking of you and missing you everyday, you are always in our prayers. Love You Uncle Frank and Aunt Connie
Penny Montoya
January 1, 2013
January 1, 2013
HAPPY NEW YEAR LIL RICH! I know your having the tine of your life up there! We all miss you and always thinking of you! It was ironic but a song played after the new year that brought us all to your memory! Love you Cuz :)
Francis Monyoya
December 3, 2012
December 3, 2012
Happy Birthday Love and miss you very much there is not a day that your Aunt Connie and Myself don't think of you, our prayers are always with you.
Flo Mestas
December 3, 2012
December 3, 2012
Happy Birthday! Sitting here wondering what you would look like at 32, would your hair be thinning or would you have a full beard like your Dad. Just checked on your mom, says she is staying busy today, it will never be easy for her. Sat by her in church yesterday and knew exactly where her mind was. So very grateful to have such good, fun, loving memories of you! Nothing but Love!
Paul Montoya
June 15, 2012
June 15, 2012
Just thinking about you today Richard, and missing you a lot. I know your heart is filled with happiness, and sweet rejoicing too; walking with God in perfect peace. I came across this picture that I think fits our family well it is called " The Broken Chain" and I know one day our links will be together once again when God calls us home one by one.
Paul Montoya
February 26, 2012
February 26, 2012
Thinking of you this morning as it would be time for Church, and to see you on the alter lighting the candles; in addition to making sure all the preperations were made for Mass. You chose to be on that Alter each Sunday, and that is why God chose you to be with Him on His Holy Alter in Heaven. I miss you, but know I will see you on Gods Alter again some day. Love Uncle Paul
Penny Montoya
January 1, 2012
January 1, 2012
Happy New Year Lil Rich! I know your lookn down on us.. Cheers! Luv Ya ;)
Penny Montoya
December 25, 2011
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas Lil Richard miss you and love you always :)
Flo Mestas
December 5, 2011
December 5, 2011
Richard will always be remembered. Charles, Scooter, and myself spent the weekend talking about special times we shared with Richard and the beautiful memories we hold deep in our hearts. Spoke to your Mom, Saturday, 12-3-11 on your Birthday, checked in with her to make sure she was doing okay. Your Mom and Dad had just come home from the cemetery. Miss you Richard. Aunt Flo
Francis Monyoya
December 3, 2011
December 3, 2011
Richard our God son you are missed very much, you are always in our thoughts and prayers we Love and miss you
Penny Montoya
December 3, 2011
December 3, 2011
Happy Birthday Lil Rich Love ya and miss you :)
Phil Montoya
December 3, 2011
December 3, 2011
Miss you Palomino....We will never forget your kindness and your smile. I'll never forget the when you where little how you could shoot a basketball from anywhere in the room and make a basket...Glad to have had you in our lives.. Rest in peace my brother for we shall be together again...Happy Birthday!!
jake padilla
December 3, 2011
December 3, 2011
My memories of Richard: A hard working loving son, respectful to all his aunts and uncles. Telling the truth of all that goes on, llike the trip to Arizona, especially the rose-bud incident. Seeing his face with that beautiful smile, showing us his new car. My prayers are always with you. Vera and Steven you did a beautiful job with your precious son. love Chella & Jake
Matthew Cardenas
December 3, 2011
December 3, 2011
Happy Birthday and much love Richard! Still miss you, always will...
Tammy Bragg
December 3, 2011
December 3, 2011
Happy Birthday cuz...think about you often and miss you dearly.
Paul Montoya
September 7, 2011
September 7, 2011
I was thinking of my nephew today and read his obituary. I still remember as if it was just yesterday how beautiful his services were. The music was so fitting and the stories told were so befitting of the wonderful person he was while on earth. I can only imagine him in Heaven<3
Rosie Miller
August 16, 2011
August 16, 2011
Remembering Richard brings both tears to my eyes and a smile to my face. He was special -- no doubt about it and that is why he will forever be missed. I have many happy memories of this beautiful young man.
Francis Monyoya
August 14, 2011
August 14, 2011
Richard you are always in our thoughts and prayers, we love and miss you very much.
jake padilla
August 13, 2011
August 13, 2011
My Memory of you Richard always being there for your parents and being so protective with Scooter. You are thought of daily and will always be here in our hearts.
love and prayers.Uncle Jake & Aunt Chella
Jackie Almazan
August 12, 2011
August 12, 2011
Miss u Richard.I will always have you in my heart.Love you forever!!!!
Penny Montoya
August 11, 2011
August 11, 2011
My buddy, my cuz the one who brought life through the door. We'll miss your smile and your funny ways. The laughter, the good times - Oh those were the days. For in his hands your spirit has gone away, but you're still with us... we love you...forever and a day.
Flo Mestas
August 11, 2011
August 11, 2011
We have been blessed to have had Richard in our lives.
We have all been touched by his smile and the love in his heart. I am greatful for the times we shared and the memories made.
Paul Montoya
August 11, 2011
August 11, 2011
I loved him deeply. As a child first learning to talk he would balance himself on my hand and I would ask him to name things. I asked him to name a picture in Granny's hallway, and he said Geesus! He knew Jesus then and is with him now. As I write this tears stream down my face.
Chris Godinez
August 11, 2011
August 11, 2011
"I'm Rick James, BITCH!"
Peludo lives!
This man lived life how you're supposed to. With a smile on your face and the willingness to be a friend to anyone. He lives on through the countless memories. Peace.
Angel Montoya
August 11, 2011
August 11, 2011
Six years ago my world was forever changed when I got that call. I remember saying goodbye not knowing that would be our final goodbye as he through me the peace sign & laughed. My cousin was a precious and happy person, our family was blessed with to have him. We love him always
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Flo Mestas
December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023
Mr. Richard, how we miss you! I'm like Bubba, I know you have a hand with the Miami Dolphins, In fact, I told your Parents, I think Richard came back as the Miami Dolphins Coach. Strong resemblance! Our love for you will always be with us! Fly high! Watch over us! 
Tammy Bragg
December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023
Oh how I miss you! I was looking for a coat and remember you leaving your’s in our car. You jumped in and said, “I’m going with y’all!” Your friends were all confused! You wouldn’t stop singing and rapping! I laughed so hard! When I laughed you laughed even harder. I miss you, so very much.
Chris Godinez
December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023
Richie Rich! Happy Birthday cuzzo! 43!! Your Miami Dolphins are killing it this year, you'd be so happy. They put up 70 on my Broncos. They have a short guy, like you, that is one of the top guys in the league; and their coach is young and into shoes like you were. It would make my day to be able to watch one more game with you! Miss you bro!
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Who you'd be today!

August 11, 2020
by Flo Mestas

Scooter and I had a conversation yesterday about you, Richard!  We laughed and I know you
heard every word and laughed with us!.  We miss you buddy!  I asked Scooter would he still be thin or would he be fat? Scooter said thin!  Would his hair be thinning or would he still be a peludo?  Scooter really laughed and said always a Peludo!  I asked Scooter, would he have kids and Scooter said Oh yes, and I'd be the Godfather! So here's a little song hope it works!

I tried to load the song Who you'd be today, by Kenny Chesney. 
If you have the time listen to it.

Forever Remembered - Forever Missed

August 16, 2011
by Rosie Miller

Richard came to us so fragile and sweet.  He was so tiny at birth and we all knew  he was special from the day he made his presence on this earth.  I rememer so many hysterically, funny, moments throughout his life as a little boy and later as a young man.  He was an example to us all on humility and kindness and he loved us all so much as we did him.  I am so grateful to have shared such a beautiful gift from God.  I miss you everday Richard and the ache in my heart has not subsided since the day your spirit left this earth.

A Crown With Many Jewels.

August 11, 2011
by Paul Montoya

Richard was always happy, and I never knew him to be angry or hold a grudge towards anyone.  He loved life as much as those that were blessed to know him in turn loved him.  He was never one to complain about anything, and was always thankful for everything.  I hold him in high esteem, and know that God graced this Earth by sharing a miracle with us; although his life was not long lived his memory will be.  It seems as if only people such as Richard are here with us for only a short while, and it has become obvious to me why! Because God wants such individuals to be with him for he is the author of life, and determines how long we are to stay.  For Richard his life was short in years, but the Glory that he sent back to God by the manner in which he lived was more then what most people would be able to do in 100 years.  I don't pretend to know why Richards life was taken so tragically, perhaps it was to remind us of how Christs life was taken so tragically.  I know he served God, and when he returned to him in Spirit he was given a body that will never be sick, or grow old, or lack for anything; and on his head he wears a crown with many jewels symbolic of all that he did to glorify the name of Jesus, while he was here on Earth with us.  I suppose in short even when he was bad he was good, and as Christ said it is not what goes into ones body that defiles him, but what comes out that does.  Richard I know that you are here as I write these things about you, and can hardly wait until one day we can play some one on one again. Love Uncle Paul

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