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Richard Gilliam Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Gilliam
68 Entries
California
April 15, 2025
I miss you so much, I love you dad
Dante
March 12, 2025
Hey dad, I love and miss you soooo much. I hope you had a great birthday
Lauren
March 19, 2016
I met Hunter in 2009 when I was in the USA working as a nanny. He was such a funny, genuine lad who I have never forgotten. I am so sad to hear he is no longer with us and send my deepest condolences.
nicholes farmer
March 24, 2015
We will not forget you
and family members
Eli Stahl
May 7, 2011
The thing I loved about Hunter was his huge smile. Whenever he met me his face would light up and he would greet me with a huge hug.
Eli Stahl
May 5, 2011
One evening Hunter and I spent some time together as he shared his poems and some other memories of his family. He broke down and cried when he talked about his mom and how he loved her and some of the experiences they had together. It was a sweet time together and I will always cherish it. Another evening he shared some more memories of his cultrue and heritage and it seemed he took great pride in what he was. I thought of him tonight and will always thank God for the privilege of knowing him.
H Quisenberry
April 23, 2011
I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your dear son. May God's love help you find some comfort. I am praying for your family.
Larry Wattson
April 16, 2011
To the entire Gilliam family- My prayers are with you now and will be always. Rest in peace Richard.
Allison Boyd
April 16, 2011
Hunter was an astounding person. I'm sure that now he's smiling down on us from a cloud in the sky and watching over us.
He was there for me through some tough times in Yellowstone, and I'll never forget our last soccer game together. He always knew how to make me smile and I regret not saying g'bye when I last saw him and not initiating contact with him after I left the ranch. Especially since in the past few weeks I'd been thinking about him a lot, mostly reminiscing about all the fun times we had in Yellowstone.
It's terrible that he's gone, but we should remember our best moments and memories with him.
I pray that his family pulls through this loss and finds comfort within those who all loved him as well.
R.I.P Hunter. I miss you.
Joshua Paul
April 15, 2011
I only knew you for a couple years, but every time we hung out was exciting. I'm glad we hung out the last couple days of your life. We will all miss you so much hunter. I can't wait for when I see you again...."Whitey"
April 15, 2011
hunter, you will be never forgoten and forever missed. we had alot of good times together. i am thankfull for the memories i have with you.we will see you soon, until then watch over all of us bro. -Trey-
April 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to each of you. Although I never knew Hunter, the Gilliam family is remembered as very special friends.
"There's one more angel in heaven-there's one more star in the sky".
Pauline MacKenzie
April 15, 2011
Donna and Lois I'm so sorry to hear about your son. You and your family will be in the thoughts and prayers.
Denise MacKenzie
Amormalus Force
April 15, 2011
Hunter,
I want to take this moment to thank you for all the good you have done, for the special moments, the lessons you taught me about life, the fun times, the bad times, the crazy times, and the sad times. Thank you for showing me that life is precious and having a place in my heart! You were an amazing friend... brother it was to me, and although we hadn't spoken in almost a year and I wish we had, your encouragement, the care you showed me, and the smiles and laughter you had given me in Montana and when just keeping in touch will forever be in my heart! You had a special gift with people and changed alot of lives, alike mine. Love and miss you very much,
-Amormalus Force
My condolences to the Gilliam family and may his memories and love live on in your hearts.
Jami Binek (Rak)
April 15, 2011
Hunter, I haven't seen you in a couple years but I have never forgotten you and I never will. I will always remember your infectious smile and awesome sense of humor. You will forever be missed and your legacy will live on in the smiles of all who had the pleasure of knowing you. I pray for your family and many friends. I am very blessed to have known you during your short time here on earth and I am a better person for it. Thank you for making me smile. I will think of you often.
Gwen and Mike Brennan
April 15, 2011
Hunter ..... soft spoken, always a grin and smile to share, proud of Landen, loving wit Shawna ans so generous with his friends. We all will remember so much life and fun that Hunter brought to his fiends and family. The loss will be deeply felt for years to come. Peace, Hunter and all our love.... May your family somehow surive without you....
Jami Binek (Rak)
April 15, 2011
Hunter I haven't seen you in a couple years but I have never forgotten you and I never will. I will always remember your infectious smile and awesome sense of humor! You will forever be missed and your legacy will live on in the smiles of everyone who knew you. I will pray for your family and all who loved you. I was so blessed to have known you during your short time here on earth and I am a better person because of it.
dave simpson
April 15, 2011
Rip hunter I love and miss u bro it wont b the same with out you
Gwen and Mike Brennan
April 15, 2011
Hunter ..... soft spoken, always a grin and smile to share, proud of Landen, loving to Shawna and so generous with his friends. We will all remember so much life and fun that Hunter brought to his fiends and family. The loss will be deeply felt for years to come. Peace, Hunter and all our love.... May your family somehow surive without you....
Eileen Fracchia
April 15, 2011
I only knew of you through your uncle Hunter, but know that your life was taken way too early. May you find peace and love in your journey and may those who will miss you here on earth find peace in your memory and solace through your legacies of love and life.
Eileen Coskey Fracchia
Eli Stahl
April 15, 2011
Hunter, you blessed me every day with your huge smile and your hugs! Jesus loves you! I miss you!
i love you bro... you will always be in my heart
sean brennan
April 15, 2011
Dear Donna, Rod, Lucas and Hunter,
I cant beleive all this happened the way it did... Hunter will always and forever be my best friend.. i remember the first day he came to ygnacio valley and we have hungout everyday sense then.. No matter how angry i was he would always make me look on the bright side.. i cant even count how many times hunter has been their for me.. life just wont be the same for a lot of people without him in it.. we had great memories together.. i cant wait to one day see you again.. i love you bro..
Kathy Bookbinder
April 15, 2011
My thoughts an prayers are with Hunter's family and friends. What a senseless tragedy. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and help you thru this painful loss.
Julie Lewis
April 15, 2011
Richard,
I've known you since we were babies just starting to figure out this crazy world. You ARE an amazing MAN and to watch you raise Landon was such a great thing. You stepped up bro. I miss you so much already, I dont really know what else to say. But Im going to keep it 100 for you.
Love you
KIMIKO ESPANA
April 15, 2011
Donna, Rod and Lucas, we are very devastated for our lost.
Richard always will remember you as my little boy. We meet you when you where 7 years old, and suddenly you grow up to be a very handsome men, who was always smiles to every one.Thats the way I always will remember you love Kimiko Espana
Robin Gabbard
April 14, 2011
My heart is broken for you all. I didn't know Hunter, but I knew of him, and all I ever heard was good.
May God's peace hold and comfort you all, always.
Patty
April 14, 2011
Donna and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow. God Bless you.
April 14, 2011
Our prayers and hearts are with you. We are sorry that we cannot be there to support all of you on Friday, but we will be there in spirit. May Richard's memories fill you with comfort and love always.
The Banescu Family (Santa Clarita, CA)
ross family
April 14, 2011
Another angel in heaven
the ross family
April 14, 2011
I'm sorry for the pain you feel
Heaven has another angel.
Darryl & Virgie Maney
April 14, 2011
Listen to your heart and always know that "Richard-Hunter" will live on in your memories. Hold his love close and smile when you think of the joy and time you all shared as a family. Peace be with you all and let love abide.
John Jamison
April 14, 2011
Hunter attended the church services each Sunday at the church I pastor in Montana during his time In "Big Sky Country." I was always encoureged by his interest in the beauty of the Scriptures as They spoke of God's love and forgiveness.
The Johansen Family
April 14, 2011
Offering you much love and peace at this time.
The Pickett Family
April 14, 2011
Dear Donna, Rod, and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kurt & Allyson Farry
April 14, 2011
Donna and Rod,
We are so sorry for your loss. Richard is a great young man and well loved by many including our Heavenly Father. He will care for him now until we see him again. Our hearts and prayers are with you. May Our Father keep you comforted during this difficult time.
Michelle Maher
April 14, 2011
Dear Rod, Donna, and Lucas,
We think of you often, but now with sadness and prayers in our hearts for you.
With love from,
The Maher Family
Jeannine Fradelizio
April 14, 2011
My heart and prays goes out to his family and to all those that have been cheated from what lessons we were to learn from Hunter in his short life on earth. To those closest to him don't forget the joy he bought you. Try to keep love in your heart with good thoughts of Hunter
former ranch student
April 14, 2011
Hunter was one of my best friends from the ranch. he was always so loyal and full of life. im so sorry for your loss, and your all in my prayers...
Eli Stahl
April 14, 2011
Hunter, Your smile lit up the world! You were such an amazing young man! I miss you.
Cara
April 14, 2011
I have never met such a great young man, he was always shining! Even though i only knew him for a short amount of time i am so glad that i was able to have someone like him in my life. RIP Hunter we will always miss you and you will forever be in our hearts <3
Someone who knows your pain
April 14, 2011
I don't know you but I to lost my only child my Son he was 22 I feel your soul wreanching pain
I hope you find a way threw it
I pray for you all
Stacy Howard
April 14, 2011
I only knew Hunter for a short time.He was a friend of my daughters.He was the bright spot in everyones day.What happened to him was senseless and tragic.Hunter will be remembered as an inspiration to everyone.WE MISS YOU HUNTER. Stacy Howard (Concord,CA)
Dan J
April 14, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to his immediate family,Shawna and little Landon. Such a senseless loss of a young life.
Denise Brant
April 13, 2011
Dearest Donna & Family,
Life is just not fair.... So many years ago, Donna you took me under your wing and shared with me your strength, courage and love that continues to be my inspiration to be the Mom who can defy all odds. As a new single parent you, your family and support system have been a constant reminder that I will never be alone.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers forever... I am so sorry....
Love,
Denise (Dorsey) Brant
Melissa Glass
April 13, 2011
My prayers and blessing are with the family of this young man whose life was so inoccently taken from him.
Amie Machado
April 13, 2011
Donna, Rod and Lucas and all The Gilliams
Our hearts and prayers reach out to you at this time of loss...Just devastating
Leslie Sing
April 13, 2011
My heart breaks for all who loved Richard. I never had the honor and pleasure of meeting him, but have known and loved his family for many, many years. I will hold you all close in my heart and prayers.
Much love,
Leslie Sing
Csaba Radnoty
April 13, 2011
My deepest sympathies.
The staff of Magleby's Oak Park Hills Chapel
April 12, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Natalie Epelbaum
April 13, 2011
Donn, Rod & Lucas.
Could not find the right words to express my deepest condolences.
Such an unfair thing should not happen to a good people.
My thoughts are with you.
April 13, 2011
Donna & Rod-
Sending your our love and prayers.
Ryan & Jenny Barger
Karen
April 13, 2011
Sorry for your loss
April 12, 2011
Donna, Rod and Family,
Prayers, peace and justice.
The Daley Family - CTK
Rob Walley
April 12, 2011
Donna and Family,
May it comfort you to know that
Richard is safe in God’s care now.
And that friends are praying for you in your time of sorrow.
Jerry Frick
April 12, 2011
Hunter, Susan and your family
I heard of this great loss today. I am humbled by your grace Monday. Marilyn and I extend our deepest condolences.
April 12, 2011
Hi Donna,it has been a long time since we spoke..this is Chris, I used to date Fred a long time ago...I had a daughter, Lauren, a few months after you had Richard. I heard the news about him on KTVU, and feel so terrible for your loss..my heart goes out to you and your family. There are no words I can write to tell you how I feel...but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Chris Powis ([email protected])
De Bella Family
April 12, 2011
Donna, Rod, Lucas and family-
Our hearts and prayers reach out to all of you at this time of loss.
All of our love to you-
Christopher Ryan
April 12, 2011
i held richards head while he took his last breath while waiting for paramedics. i didn't know him but i'm forever and deeply touched by his passing. A part of his soul will always be with me. i feel as if i new him, but thankfully i didn't or the pain i feel would be far worse. my prayers and thoughts go to all who cared for Richard.
Scott & Carrie E.P.
April 12, 2011
What a devasting, senseless act. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. The E-P Family
April 11, 2011
We are devastated by your loss. All our love to you all.
The Bolla Morris Family
Hayley Alexander
April 11, 2011
You were always the untouchable one to me, Richie. You will forever be my guardian rather you be here to protect me or up there looking down to make sure I'm okay. I will always be your girl. I am sorry this had to happen to you, it wasn't supposed to end this way. I love you, Richie
Peter
April 11, 2011
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Danielle Glaze
April 11, 2011
Rod & Donna -- we are so very sorry about Richard. Such a tragedy for such a young soul. May God give you strength for the time ahead and someday bring a smile for the joys you will remember. Much love to my family always.....Robert, Danielle, Matthew, and Adriana Glaze
April 11, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers, all our love to you and your family.
The Callahan Family
CTK family
April 11, 2011
May Richard be in peace. With all our love.
The Backhaus Family
CTK Family
Dionysios, Leslie & Esme' Tsirkas
April 11, 2011
May God's grace embrace you and the light of his love shine on you and lift you up and carry you through this darkness.
Our hearts are breaking for your family.
We love you, The Tsirkas Family
Christ The King
Phil Williamson
April 11, 2011
Sorry for your unexpected, tragic loss.
John Bisset
April 11, 2011
God bless you and your family.
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