Richard Santos

Richard Santos Richard Santos, number one son and brother passed away gently into the hands of the Lord Almighty on Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the age of 57. Preceded in death by his father Isidro "Sid" Santos, grandparents Uvaldino and Irene Santos, and Frank and Soledad Cruz. Richard is survived by his loving mother, Mary Cruz Santos, sister Mary Ann Santos Sparkman, brother-in-law Gaylen Sparkman and niece Sydney Maria Alexandra Sparkman. Richard will always be loved and remembered by his many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and loyal everlasting friends. Mary Jo will always cherish Richard moment to moment. He graduated in 1967, from Reagan High School where he played French horn in the Marching Band and attended St. Edward's University and the University of Texas at Austin. He pursued a career in restaurant management and managed restaurants in the Greater Austin area. Rip enjoyed playing softball in the city leagues, loved to pitch for the Moon's team and was an avid golf enthusiast for many years. Serving Mr. Santos as pallbearers will be Jimmy Joe Garcia, Frank Cruz III, Russell Castro, Joe "Dolly" Cruz, Jr., John English and Ed Zielinski. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Sonny Castro, Bobby Santos, Wayne Barton, Peter Cruz, and Joey Castillo. Our never ending thanks are extended to all of Richard's family and friends who visited him during his last days. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard's name to the Meals on Wheels, 3227 E. 5th Street, Austin, TX 78702. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2007 with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5909 Reicher Dr., Austin, TX. Entombment to follow at Cook-Walden Capital Parks.. http://www.mem.com