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Richard De La Riva Obituary

De La Riva, Richard Daniel, age 63, passed away December 3, 2010 in Orange, CA. He was a field supervisor for the Orange County Transit Authority. He is survived by his daughter, Deanna Ayala; son, Daniel De La Riva; brother, Hector De La Riva; sisters, Socorro Esparza, Ofelia Pineda; and 5 grandchildren. A visitation will be held Thursday, December 9, 2010 from 5-9 pm at Shannon-Bryan Mortuary in Orange. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, December 10, 2010 at 10:00 am at St. Norbert Catholic Church with interment to follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange. Shannon - Bryan Mortuary

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Published by Orange County Register on Dec. 8, 2010.

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Douglas Nulle

December 3, 2011

It seems hard to believe you've been gone a year now. I miss our phone conversations and daily emails. But most of all, I miss you. God bless you and keep you, Rich.

Donna Stewart

January 12, 2011

Only recently heard of Richard's passing. Richard was a good friend as we worked together at OCTA. Sincere good wishes to the family as you come to terms with Richard's passing. So sorry for your loss.

Toni (Ortiz) Martinez

December 26, 2010

My preyers goes out to the De La Riva family.. Richard was a good friend to me and we shared wonderful conversations, he was so kind and had a good heart. He told me his kids and grandkids were his world. Rest in Peace Richard, you will have a special place in my heart, I love you always, your true friend.

December 21, 2010

Our condolences to the De La Riva family, we were friends with Richard back in the late 60's. We were so sad to hear of his passing.Joe and Art Pino, Mary Ann Coronado

December 13, 2010

Richard you will be missed so much by our family at Howard Nassiri. You are a one of a kind man who brought in so much sunshine and smiles. Rest in Peace Richard. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless..Gina Taylor and HN Family

ADRIAN PINEDA

December 11, 2010

I WILL MISS U,THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES AND FUN TIMES REST PEACEFULL IN GOD'S KINGDOM,FLY TO THE ANGELS, YOUR NEPHEW ADRIAN PINEDA

ADRIAN PINEDA

December 11, 2010

I WILL MISS U, THANKS FOR THE GOOD MEMORIES AND THE FUN TIMES WE HAD,REST PEACEFULLY IN GOD'S KINGDOM, YOUR NEPHEW- ADRIAN PINEDA

Sharon Lassey

December 10, 2010

Rest in peace my friend Richard, you will be missed for all your loving kindness over the years, and your inspirational e-mails since retirement. To the family, my condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

RAUL PEDROZA

December 10, 2010

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE DE LA RIVA FAMILY, I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PRAYERS AND GOD ARE WITH YOU ALL. FROM A FRIEND, RAUL PEDROZA.

Terry Bye

December 10, 2010

Rest in peace my Brother. For now I light a candle in your memory for I know one day God will bring us together to share tells of our life again.

Raul Pineda

December 8, 2010

I'm going to miss you uncle Richard good times in Las Vegas its not going to be the same with out you here

patricia ayala

December 8, 2010

Please accept our condolence.. We're sorry for your loss.. God Bless you all....

Love from,
Patti, Vanessa, Lindsey and Natalie Ayala~~

Angel Williams

December 8, 2010

To my best "girlfriend" that a woman could ever have... You were my confidant and loyal friend and like a brother to me. I will have you in my heart forever....

December 8, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Navarrette Family

Doug Nulle

December 8, 2010

You were definitely one of a kind, Rich, and I will always miss you and the great times we had together. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Linda galvez

December 8, 2010

Nino you will be missed you were the best godfather a girl could ever have i will cherish our good times and our long phone conversations.Thanks for all the laughs you always found a way to cheer me up when i was down. I Love you and may God Bless You in heaven i know you are happy and you so deserve to be Love always Linda Ochoa Galvez....

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