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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.
January 28, 2012
January 28, 2012
Daily, we think and speak of you with great humor and love here at CCC Science. My best to your friends and family on this day of remembrance.
January 28, 2012
January 28, 2012
Thinking of and missing you terribly especially today. Such a void in our lives without you. I think of you whenever I hear the song "I Can Only Imagine" knowing that you are now in our Heavenly Father's arms.
January 28, 2012
January 28, 2012
Tio, I miss you. So many things to share and get some of your advise on, or make me laugh. Give Gramps & Granny a big bear hug for me up there. Love yous....
January 28, 2012
January 28, 2012
With deep devotion and heartfelt sorrow...to all of you ...sharing the loss of such an incredible friend......we remember Ritch...with you.
Always and forever in our hearts...Kerry and Tedd.
January 3, 2012
January 3, 2012
Ritch, I am missing you again! Its getting close to THE anniversary that broke my heart a short while ago. I continue to miss our talks and hugs, I want to share my journey with you. You helped me so much and I miss you! I am sad for me, your sons and all your close friends as well as all the people who were not touched by you!! I love you and I am really missing you-HANS
September 26, 2011
September 26, 2011
It's the first day of fall term, and very lonely and just not the same here at CCC without you to make me laugh....miss you with all my heart......
June 14, 2011
June 14, 2011
I think about you daily my friend. We went threw alot together in a short time. I know you are at peace now. Miss you Rico
June 13, 2011
June 13, 2011
I graduated from the nursing program at Clackamas on Fri night and couldn't help but think of you. I know I am far from the only one that credits your AMAZING ability as a teacher and mentor to their success. I was really looking forward to coming to
April 12, 2011
April 12, 2011
Tio- Been blessed to be able to travel. I arrived in Venice, Italy, on your birthday and wished I would be able to share the stories of our travels with you, just like you use to share your traveling stories with me. I miss you terribly and always
April 11, 2011
April 11, 2011
Richard, I can't wait to get to Heaven and Sing happy birthday in person to you and then do some singing together. You and your music are much missed down here on earth, but I know you are singing gloriously with all the angels, with Our Lord Jesus
April 11, 2011
April 11, 2011
Thinking of you today and everyday.
Miss you with all our hearts.
Love to you forever....
kerry and tedd
April 11, 2011
April 11, 2011
Thinking of you today--wishing I could call and tell you Happy Birthday my friend. I miss you
April 11, 2011
April 11, 2011
Ritch it's nice to dream that you are some place peaceful, with some family, some old friends, having a few laughs, and that there's a band playing some latin music.
Miss you Bro.
February 11, 2011
February 11, 2011
Ritch, i cannot believe it has been a year since you left us. I am in nursing school now and on my way to the goal you helped me reach! Your teachings and mentoring has influenced me forever and I will never forget you. Your are my buddy, teacher, mentor, and father-there will forever be hole in my chest,left by your sudden passing. I love you my friend-HANS
January 30, 2011
January 30, 2011
We miss you madly! While it seems like you've been gone for so long, it also seems like just yesterday we were getting big hugs from you and discussing life's ups and downs. Watch for us, for we'll see you again someday! Love Tommy and Janice
January 25, 2011
January 25, 2011
Lighting a candle....for our forever friend...oh how we miss you...love Kerry and Tedd Haddock
August 22, 2010
August 22, 2010
Richard ~ Thinking about you again today...missing you so much, but know you are safe in the arms of our Lord. Forty years is a long time to love someone
June 22, 2010
June 22, 2010
I only have six more months of nursing school. I can't tell you how many times, recently, your words have run through my head from A&P lectures. Thank you for your amazing instruction! Thinking of you
June 13, 2010
June 13, 2010
Thinking of you Rich...miss you so very very much.
love Kerry
May 23, 2010
May 23, 2010
I'm in nursing school right now and I can't tell you how many times I've looked at my A&P notes from Ritch to get me thru. I can still hear him say "when glucose is gone..GLUCAGON". Thx Ritch! luv u
May 5, 2010
May 5, 2010
Ritch, I miss you so much! I hope where you are is a good place. I miss your bear hugs. I hope we will cross paths again in the future. Love you.

Demi
February 27, 2010
February 27, 2010
To my dear instructor for rest in God's love
February 19, 2010
February 19, 2010
You are missed more than you could have possibly known--Love and miss you
Judi Allman Olson
February 14, 2010
February 14, 2010
Ritch- 1 in a million...I will miss the bops on the head, smiling at your shoe-less feet in class & the completely inspiring way you made me want to dig deeper & learn thoroughly. May you be at peace.
February 14, 2010
February 14, 2010
Your are in our hearts and memories always. I will remember your smile and ease in how you went through chiropractic school and a loving and balancing force to so many.
February 14, 2010
February 14, 2010
Ritch, you were an amazing instructor. I'll always remember your sense of humor and how you used to pick on me during class.:-) You had a great smile and I will miss it.God bless you and your family
February 14, 2010
February 14, 2010
Richie,
It was you and Terry who I had to get around in order to get in good with Cathy E. You were something like her guardians. And perhaps now you are a guardian to many others. RIP
February 13, 2010
February 13, 2010
The candle I light today will remain forever in my heart...as will you Ritch. Your loving understanding gift of teddy bear friendship..forever..in my heart.
Love Kerry Haddock
February 13, 2010
February 13, 2010
My first year of chiropracic college was hell. I was a nervous wreck and studied all the time. 4th quarter Ritch and I became friends and he taught me balance between studying and fun. I will always remember our talks,the fun nights at El Indio and his
February 13, 2010
February 13, 2010
I will always remember our talks,the fun nights at El Indio and his huge smile. Ritch, I hope you are at peace. You are missed.
February 13, 2010
February 13, 2010
Ritch,

You learned it, and you taught it to many. Not just A & P, but how to laugh and sing. The joy and love you had for your students, friends, and family will be remembered.
February 12, 2010
February 12, 2010
I have so many fond memories of Richard. My heart and my prayers are for his family. I know they will miss him very much.
February 12, 2010
February 12, 2010
Whether it was 5 minutes or an hour, you always took time to talk with me. Your caring and compassion for your students --that's a lesson from you I will carry into nursing. I'll miss your friendship.
February 11, 2010
February 11, 2010
Hey "Big Guy"
I miss you; we all miss you. Your kind smile, funny laugh, the swish of your sweat pants, the flop of your sandals, and especially the roar of your motorcycle in the morning!
February 11, 2010
February 11, 2010
Ritch, I started by knowing you as one of my favorite students and you leave us as one of the most respected instructors the college ever knew. I will think of you often.
February 10, 2010
February 10, 2010
Ritch, it is hard to say goodbye. You were a friend when I needed a friend and over the years
I've come to love you like a brother. Until I see you again in heaven, be at peace.
February 10, 2010
February 10, 2010
Ritch we spent 20 years teaching together, I will miss you for the next 100. I will miss your daily smiles and constant support. May your spirit fly high and continue to smile upon us.
February 9, 2010
February 9, 2010
Jessica, Rich Jr, Joey, Nico, and Sharon G, so sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful man! He had enriched my life, and made learning so much fun! He will always be remembered!
February 9, 2010
February 9, 2010
Ritch,
You will always be my "Buddy" ... I'm so thankful to have known you. I miss you.
February 8, 2010
February 8, 2010
I was a student encouraged and inspired by Ritch. His humor drew people, & was an excellent educator. He simplified difficult subject in a way only the best teachers can. Truly gifted. Such a loss.
February 8, 2010
February 8, 2010
Ritch was an amazing teacher. I have thought of him often throughout the years and am thankful for his wisdom and encouragement. He was an inspiration.
February 8, 2010
February 8, 2010
Kiki
Not to many people remember that you were a wonderful boxer, but I remember growing up in the varrio dear friend. You will always be miss & loved your neighbor Veto
February 7, 2010
February 7, 2010
Ritch…you will be truly missed. Your bear hugs, your sweet singing voice and the true love you showed your sons. I feel lucky to have known you.
February 7, 2010
February 7, 2010
Although it's difficult today for Dawn, Ritchie, Joey and Nico, I hope they can see beyond the sorrow and look back to the memories that will help them find comfort tomorrow
February 7, 2010
February 7, 2010
I remember Ritch's generous smile, sincere interest in people, and beautiful voice. I tried to find pictures of him with some of his award winning pumpkin carvings; he was so detailed and creative!
February 7, 2010
February 7, 2010
You were my Biking Bro:When I am racing down the road with the wind in my hair I will look to my side and you will be there riding along with me. I will smile. Adios Amigo Gail
February 6, 2010
February 6, 2010
Ritch,
I feel so fortunate to have had you as a friend. You were an incredible person and I will miss you more than I can say. You had such an impact on so many peoples lives. May you be at peace.
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!
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
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Turtle Lake

January 29, 2012

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

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)

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