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Ricardo was a Sundancer in Big Mountain many years ago. This pass Sunance at Big Mountain, his son, Jared put a memorial chair in the circle, to honor him.
July 16, 2013
Sacramento, California
Longtime Native American activist, born June 1, 1948, passed on to the Creator on October 18, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his father Ralph M. Tapia, brothers Rudy Tapia and Mariano Orantez, and his sisters Alma Sanchez and Elizabeth Tapia. He is survived by...
Read MoreRicardo was a Sundancer in Big Mountain many years ago. This pass Sunance at Big Mountain, his son, Jared put a memorial chair in the circle, to honor him.
July 16, 2013
So sorry to hear about Ricardo. We wish for the family strength of heart and spirit.
EFREN JUAREZ
February 02, 2013 | Alhambra, CA
Nett Lake Ojibwe
Ojibwe from Minnesota, We were all in the kitchen, some one said ,"Virgie" and we all answered- Virgil D Sohm
Virgil Sohm
December 01, 2012 | Virginia, MN
My condolences to your family and loved ones. Rest in peace.
Calvin Long
November 11, 2012 | Los Angeles, CA
You have noticed that everything an Indian does in a circle and that is because the Power of the World always works in circles, and everything and everything tries to be round. All things are bound together. All things connect. I was connected with Ricardo. He was a leader and loved his work for his people and others. I respected his opinions and words of wisdom. He shared many spiritual rituals with many of us. Thank you for sharing Ricardo. You will be missed. Thank for your being there for...
Jimmy Dichirico
November 10, 2012 | San Gabriel, CA
Good bye my friend. You were always awesome. I am just sorry I did not see you as often as I should. You fought a good fight, now it is time to rest.
Mary-Ann Myers
November 09, 2012 | North Highlands, CA
Just saw the post on Facebook. Thank you Ricardo for being in my lif4 for a short while. You were an inspiration.
Blessing to you and Robin.
sue lovan
November 09, 2012
My condolences to all Ricardo's family and friends. His spirit was/and is so strong and kind; now it is truly free and he can reap the rewards of being good to people on Mother Earth. Talk to the Creator on our behalf, dear friend.
Yvonne Swan
November 08, 2012 | Inchelium, WA
Your bravery significant, now you can rest. You are home with your ancestors now, be at peace and always with love...
Lori Jean R. Hatten
November 08, 2012 | Carmichael, CA