February 6, 2010
February 6, 2010
Ritch was the best instructor and had a way to make A&P easy and fun. He touched so many of us and encouraged each of us every step of the way. I will always remember him. God bless!
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Richard (Ritch) Espino, DC, 58 years old, born on April 11, 1951, and passed away on January 28, 2010. We will remember him forever.
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February 6, 2010
February 6, 2010
Ritch you impacted many lives in ways few people are able to do. You will be missed.
Jan Walker-Espino
Jan Walker-Espino
February 6, 2010
February 6, 2010
Ritchy,
We went through a lot together during chiro college. It drew us so close together as friends and brothers. You helped us all get through life's situations. I will miss you my friend!!!
We went through a lot together during chiro college. It drew us so close together as friends and brothers. You helped us all get through life's situations. I will miss you my friend!!!
February 6, 2010
February 6, 2010
You were an amazing teacher Ritch,constantly providing encouragement and using humor to walk with us down the A&P journey.Your life was a blessing and something to be celebrated. I will never forget U
February 6, 2010
February 6, 2010
Mr. Espino. You were one of the most amazing people I know. You always put a smile on my face, and after that you would make me laugh. You changed the way I saw life. I will truely miss you.
February 6, 2010
February 6, 2010
What ever being an anatomy instructor is Rich was. I meant him in the fall of 2006 and he became a great friend. He was a great instructor and friend and will be missed. Chief Charles Abraham USCG.
February 5, 2010
February 5, 2010
Tio-
It's such a blessing knowing that you've made an impact on so many lives, including my own. Thank you, Tio. I love you.
It's such a blessing knowing that you've made an impact on so many lives, including my own. Thank you, Tio. I love you.
February 5, 2010
February 5, 2010
I have so many fond memories of the exceptional instructor Ritch was. He had many amazing gifts & qualities & was an inspiration to me & so many. May God bless his family in this difficult time.
February 5, 2010
February 5, 2010
Rich was my Anatomy & Physiology teacher and he will always be remembered as one of my favorite teachers. He was smart, charming and funny and always had a smile on his face. He is missed.
February 5, 2010
February 5, 2010
Ritch was an awesome instructor, many student's just loved him so much. He was a great inspiration to many of us. He will be greatly missed. It was an an honor to know him. God bless Ritch!
Vicki
Vicki
February 5, 2010
February 5, 2010
Ritch was the most incredible instructor and friend. I was continually amazed at how he could touch the lives of so many different personality and learning styles of his students. He is missed!!
February 4, 2010
February 4, 2010
Our hearts & prayers go out to the family & all of Tio Dickie's loved ones. May he rest in peace and look down from the heavens on all of us forever.
~Soila/Eddie Cabrera & Family
~Soila/Eddie Cabrera & Family
February 4, 2010
February 4, 2010
ida hernandez 02/04/10 Dickie I miss you I think about our times growing up .....You will always be in my heart I love you cousin, your now with my parents....
February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010
Daddy- We will miss you every single day! There will never be anyone like you. You taught us so much and there was so much more we wish you could of taught us. WE LOVE YOU!! Joey & Nico
February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010
His voice, his humor, his bear hugs... there wasn't anything I didn't adore about you, Tio. I can't wait to I see you again, "and forever [we] shall be with [our] Lord!"
February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010
Today I light a candle for Ritch who I remember as being very funny and full of life! I remember singing at a church in Victoria (Sidney) with Bob Warriner on the piano and Ritch was guest speaker.
February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010
I'm so thankful to have had Rich as a professor. He was thoughtful, funny, inspiring, and caring. He spoke of his wife and kids often, with love and respect. May God comfort those hurt by his loss.
February 2, 2010
February 2, 2010
Tio-
Words cannot express how much you will be missed. You were an inspiration to us all. I love you.
Norma
Words cannot express how much you will be missed. You were an inspiration to us all. I love you.
Norma
February 2, 2010
February 2, 2010
There are no words great enough to describe my Uncle!!! He was truly genuine....We all love you Tio and you will be missed more than you'll ever know!!!
February 2, 2010
February 2, 2010
Ritch spent most of his life pouring himself into others; mentoring, teaching, and counselling. He loved his family above all, and I know how much they will miss him. We will see him again in heaven.
February 2, 2010
February 2, 2010
M. Cruz
lit a candle on 2/2/10
Dickie,
I miss you so MUCH! I have a big void in my heart. I know you resting in God's arms. I love you.
Your Sis
lit a candle on 2/2/10
Dickie,
I miss you so MUCH! I have a big void in my heart. I know you resting in God's arms. I love you.
Your Sis
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April 11
April 11
Happy 73rd Birthday, Tio! I miss yous everyday!
April 11
April 11
Happy heavenly birthday Richard.
Never forgotten, always missed
Never forgotten, always missed
April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023
Thinking of you Richard on your birthday. You left us too soon my friend
Gallery
The "Lord Led"
Missing you two immensely today.
Rich and John Dragoun (1967?)
Nico sitting on his daddy's motorcylce Feb. 19, 2010
Nico and Jess with Ritch's 58 chevy bel aire. Feb 19, 2010
Ritch's dream car the paint job is beautiful
Ritch's Chevy Bel Aire 1958 just back from the painters
Ritch's dream car
We'll all miss those bear hugs!!
Recent stories
Turtle Lake
January 29, 2012
by Jamie Davis
In 1976, the late Mrs. Evelyn Chartier was a strict, outspoken, 'old time religion" preacher who ran a Bible camp at Turtle Lake, Saskatchewan with her husband Bud. Modestly was the rule and no bikinis were allowed! She made girls wear T-shirts over their swim suits. And the boys and girls were not allowed to go swimming at the same time.
"The day that Ritch Espino arrived at Turtle Lake Camp" still makes me laugh out loud. It was 36 years ago, Ritch (who was a youth pastor at the time) was totally ripped and muscled up from weight lifting. He was in amazing shape, and built like a Greek god.
When old Mrs. Chartier saw his body she gasped! I thought she was going to have a heart attack! She was so overwhelmed that she implemented a new rule, declaring that the Lord wanted Ritch to wear a T-shirt while swimming! Of course the rule did not effect the rest of us guys at camp - just Ritch! LOL!!
Of course Ritch was always a great sport. He took it in stride, and he arranged for "1920"s style bathing suits for him, and the band (Bobby, Randy and Tuppy?). The kind with tops and bottoms that covered you up from neck to knee.
I miss him.
Little Flowers
July 21, 2010
Wow, I was so shocked to hear that Richard went to be with the Lord! I have loved his music for many years. Periodically his name will get brought up and always the song Little Flowers follows after his name. I got to know Richard along with a whole youth choir whom he and Randy and Bob travelled with for one summer, or at least part with Bob and Randy, in Canada. I had the pleasure of also knowing them before then at Camp Crestview in Troutdale. Foursquare summer camp. Richard always made us laugh. He was a great teacher and of course singer. I cannot wait to get to heaven and finally get to sing a duet with him in the Heavenly Choir. Cuz I GARUANTEE he is in that choir! Richard.....Look down and sing Little Flowers for us once in a while. Oh and say Hi to Harvey Oxner, who is no doubt leading the choir! Love in Him, Jeanette Drews%uFEFF
Heartbroken but Hopeful
February 23, 2010
by R Ibarra
Tio, my heart still aches for you! However, because I believe in the God that saved you (me) through His son, Jesus Christ, I am comforted by this truth:
"For... neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38,39
Until I see you again , Tio, I'll always miss you, never forget you, and forever love you! Renay
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Save A Place For Me by Matthew West
Don't be mad if I cry
It just hurts so bad, sometimes
'Cause everyday it's sinking in
And I have to say goodbye all over again
You know I bet it feels good to have the weight of this world off your shoulders now
I'm dreaming of the day when I'm finally there with you
(Chorus)
Save a place for me
Save a place for me
I'll be there soon
I'll be there soon
Save a place for me
Save some grace for me
I'll be there soon
I'll be there soon
I have asked the questions why
But I guess the answers for another time
So instead I pray, with every tear
And be thankful for the time I had you here
(Chorus)
I wanna live my life Just like you did
Make the most of my time Just like you did
And I want to make my home up in the sky Just like you did
Oh, but until I get there...
Until I get there...
(Chorus)
To see the video go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUjL6bVD2vw