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Ricardo Chavez Obituary
1974-2010
Ricardo "Richie" Chavez went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2010 following God's plan.
A native of Lompoc, he was born September 16, 1974 to Ramon and Rebecca Chavez.
Richie is survived by his parents Ramon and Rebecca; sister Lisa; brother Jerry; wife Debbie; son Anthony; daughters Rebecca and Sara; favorite nephew Nick; maternal grandmother Rebecca Ochoa, and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and niece.
Most of all Richie loved being a father to his children, and he loved his family and friends. Baseball was a big part of his life. He made All Stars numerous years and enjoyed playing Homerun Derby whenever possible. Camping and fishing as a child were very special to him, and this is where his love of barbequing began.
He worked at the Jetty Restaurant for many years and also worked at Celite. He was a loyal fan of the Lakers and Dodgers.
He will be missed in our hearts greatly, but we will see him again when we meet in Heaven.
A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. John Fitzgerald presiding. Burial will follow at the Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ricardo Chavez
October 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers for the Chavez family-Lidia, Beth, and kids.
October 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers for the Chavez family-Lidia, Beth, and kids.
Vicky Palmeri
October 10, 2010
Our Prayers and sympathy to Debbie and her children and to the whole Chavez family. We were Richies neighbors when we both lived on T st in Lompoc. Richie was a great neighbor and always shared what he had with his neighbors and yes he did cook a delicious BBQ.We will miss dearly. God Bless.
Jake Bernhard and Vicky Palmeri, Fresno, California
October 7, 2010
My condolences to the family of Richie, he was a good guy, someone I could always count on, a true friend of mine.
Larry pacheco...
Elicia & Andy Cota & Family
October 7, 2010
Our prayers and sympathy to the Chavez Family.
Mark Carriedo
October 6, 2010
Our prayers to the Chavez Family. God bless.
October 6, 2010
We Love you Richie. Always in our hearts.
Love, Aunt Rosie and Family
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