RICHARD E. CEBALLOS

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RICHARD CEBALLOS Obituary

CEBALLOS RICHARD E. CEBALLOS Age 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away October 10, 2010, surrounded by family, at his home in St. George, Utah. Richard was born in San Bernardino, CA, on December 28, 1928, to Eusebio & Amada (Estrada) Ceballos. He married Katie Martinez on September 16, 1950, in Yuma, AZ. Richard graduated from San Bernardino High School in 1947. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952 in the Korean Conflict. After serving his country, he returned to San Bernardino. Richard was employed at Santa Fe Railroad and San Bernardino County Hospital. After 20 years at CSUSB he retired. During his full life, Richard attended SBVC, even earning his Real Estate License. He enjoyed dancing with Katie, listening and singing to Frankie Laine songs, card games, peanuts in the shell, going to the horse races, home improvement projects, chicken fried steak, golf, the Dodgers, spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Richard had a passion for reading and learning that inspired his family. Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Katie, of St. George, UT; four children, daughter, Shirley (David) Alvarez of Ivins, UT; sons, Richard of St. George, UT, Edward (Toni) of Monrovia, CA, Gerald (Ophelia) of Plano, TX; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters; five brothers; many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Eusebio, mother, Amada, sister, Carmen Aldama, brothers, Carlos, Salvador, and Joseph Ceballos. A Rosary will be Monday, October 18, 2010, at 7:00 P.M. at the Montecito Memorial Park, 3520 E. Washington, Colton, CA. There will be a Funeral Mass Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at 9:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1430 West 5th St., San Bernardino, CA. Richard's family would like to thank Dr. Gus Pendleton, M.D., Kolob Care & Rehabilitation, Gentiva Home Healthcare, and Southern Utah Hospice for their compassionate care. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, UT, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Richard's guest book at www.spilsbury mortuary.com.

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Published by San Bernardino County Sun on Oct. 17, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for RICHARD CEBALLOS

10 Entries

Sara Ceballos

October 20, 2010

Grandpa,
I will always remember your laugh. The way you called me "Sarita". The sight of you standing at the front door of your house waving goodbye as I drove off with my Dad after a visit. Your greatest gift to me has been my Dad, who is a wonderful father. I know I will continue to catch glimpses of you in him, as well as in my brother. I thank you for that. I love you Grandpa.
Your Granddaughter,
Sara

October 19, 2010

Our condolences to the Ceballos family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time. May God give you strength, comfort and peace.

Manuel G. Leon and Becky Negrete

Joe Mejia

October 18, 2010

Our condolences to each of you on the passing of Mr. Ceballos.
What a blessing to know that his ecouragement to us when we hung out at his house, was to stay in school and to stay out of trouble. Well al least most of us heard his wisdom. :)
We pray that you are comforted as you celebrate his life.
Joe & Linda (Peewee) Mejia

David Alvarez

October 17, 2010

Richard,
You were a man of few words and led by example. One of your greatest attributes was that of a hard worker and good provider for your family. Your work ethic inspired me to follow your example. Your Son-in-Law, David.

Patricia Tafoya-bryson

October 17, 2010

To the Ceballos Family,(especially Ed),
Thank you for sharing your family with us. In particular your Mom and Dad. I pray that God will give you and all who will miss your Daddy, comfort and peace. Love you,
Patty (Toni's sister)

Edmund,Monica Ceballos

October 17, 2010

My condolences to the CEBALLOS familia Im so sorry for your loss.I myself have lost another fantastic Uncle who always went out of his way just to say Hi to us and always with that famous Ceballos colgate smile,but now he probably has even a bigger smile and a new body no more pain,no more tears.no more sorrows,but best of all he's with our creator our "LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST",Our prayers for the family is that the LORD whould give all of you his strength and peace and joy. Our Tio Rico was a good man so we thank God for the 81yrs he gave him and for the time we all had with him.

With All Our LOVE
Edmund & Monica Ceballos and Sylvia,Cathy,Anna,Christopher,Dominic

Lisa Ceballos Escamilla

October 17, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you all and may his legacy carry on through his family and all who knew him.

Shirley Ceballos

October 17, 2010

Dad, my hero, it was an honor to be your daughter. You inspired me to love, to learn, to give, to laugh! I will always carry you in my heart. The memory of your smile will comfort me. Missing you,

October 17, 2010

Richard,
Thank you for being the role model that
you were for your children. Your grandchildren have reaped the rewards.
Now you are reaping yours in heaven.
Your daughter in law,
Toni

Ed Ceballos

October 17, 2010

You were a very good man and a great Dad.
I will miss you forever. Love, your son Ed.

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