Photo courtesy of Queen of Heaven Cemetery and Mortuary - Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights, California
Feb 5, 1967 – Jun 9, 2024
Ricardo was born in Laredo, Texas on February 5, 1967 to parents, Alfredo and Martha Cecilia Avila and siblings, Alfredo Jr., Cecilia Martinez, Selene Amancio, Sol I. Avila and Estrella Martinez. Ricardo grew up in Monterrey Nuevo León, Mexico and moved to Pico Rivera, California in 1982 with his family.
He worked hard to learn a new language and graduated from El Rancho High School, Pico Rivera with top grades within 2 years in 1985. Within these two year he met his best friends and compadres, Albert Hernandez and Javier Gomez put him on the path to hobbies, cars, fashion, music, and travel.
He met his love of his life, Esmeralda at Quiet Canon, Montebello, CA in 1989 (he asked her to dance first and not the other way around, as he often claims, fell in love and he proposed after 6 months of dating. Married on January 25, 1992 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Whittier, CA. Blessed with 5 children; Ricky, Samantha and Erica but two babies were not in God's plan and in Heaven, Emma and Angel greeted their Dad when he joined them in Heaven.
Ricardo fought hard to the very end against Cancer but sadly took him on Sunday, June 8th. He kept his humor, positivity, bravery and never lost hope. He trusted in God and had faith that he walked beside him all along and God never left his side. He was surround by his entire family with radiating love, support and above all God's presence. His courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Ricardo would never crease to light up the room with his laugh and humor.
In loving memory of a wonderful person. A wonderful coworker. Always with a smile. I remember his cubicle was near Katrina's. The Fed Wire Sections. He used to talk a lot about Laredo TX and Monterey MX, he was very proud of his roots. God Bless. My deepest condolences to his family.
Juanita Lopez
June 25, 2024 | Los Angeles, CA | Coworker
Ricardo was a shining star that brightened the day of all he came in contact with. My co-worker at the Fed (F.R.B.)! To his wife & beautiful family, you all have my sincere condolences & sympathy. Knowing Ricardo had a relationship with Jesus Christ will assure us who have the same ,we will all see him AGAIN! Family, hold on to God's unchanging hand! Perpetual Blessings!!
Roderic Bell
June 25, 2024 | Victorville, CA | Coworker
You were so strong Ricardo and positive. You are now with our Lord and even though you will be missed I know that God has earned himself an Angel who had more kindness than most . My sincere condolences to his family.
Ricki Estrada
June 25, 2024 | San Jacinto, CA | Coworker
My most sincere condolences to Esme and family. Ricardo was loved for his attitude towards life and love for everybody no matter who you were. He will be missed but will always be in our memories and heart
Doris Castillo
June 23, 2024 | San Gabriel, CA | Friend
All our love and prayers to Esmeralda,Sam,
Erika, and Ricky
God bless you and hold you all in His loving arms.
One day at a time
Tom and juline McGarry
June 17, 2024 | Claremont, CA | Neighbor