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Richard Face Obituary

RICHARD K. FACE Age 84, passed away at Emeritus of Grand Terrace-Highgrove, CA on April 14, 2013. He was born on September 17, 1928 in St. Johns, Michigan and had lived in Grand Terrace, CA for 69 years. Richard was a heavy equipment operator working in CA, IL and other states. Dick enlisted in the Navy upon graduation from Poly HS, Class of 1946, and served during the Korean War, stationed in Midway and Newfoundland. He was also a Seabee. He was active in local gun clubs including the S.B. Pistol Club and Inland Fish & Game. His passions were his motorcycle, fishing, hunting and target shooting. Richard is survived by his son Alan (Maritza) Face of San Bernardino; sisters Maxine Carrara and ZoAnn Smerber, both of Montgomery Creek, CA, and Marquita Giesler of Atwater, CA; brothers David Face of Colton, CA and Herman Face of Sun City, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents Olyn and Collette Face. Private services were held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to your favorite charity. PRESTON & SIMONS MORTUARY Funeral Directors 951-683-7410

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Apr. 25, 2013.

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Mary Ann Coffelt Schmitt

April 25, 2025

Remembering Dickie in thoughts and prayers of the happy times we shared with him, his folks and siblings when we were all growing up. A family like theirs will never be forgotten. Only David and ZoAnn are still living today an we still keep in touch with ZoAnn. May all of the Face's RIP.
Mary Ann Schmitt

Celebrating 82's birthday

Maritza Face

April 26, 2013

I'm going to miss you Pop.. .Your daughter that you never had.

Darrell Lindley

April 25, 2013

So sorry to hear Dick passed. Remember well brother Dave and hanging with the Mona brothers. Still remember your fathers wood carvings.

Yvonne Face

April 25, 2013

When I was a little girl, Uncle Dick used to do some of the funniest things! I used to ask him to make his teeth jump out and beg him to do it over and over! I loved it! He would let me help him and my brother, Steven, to reload his ammunition to go shooting. I remember riding in his little yellow Carmen Ghia. He would drive down Palmarita on the wrong side before the tracks and tell us it saved gas! It has been a long time since I've seen Uncle Dick but, I have thought of him often and have fond memories of him. It eases my mind to know that he is in a better place now and reunited with Grandma and Grandpa as well as with my daddy, Gary. I thank God for taking him home and giving him a new life.
"I love you Uncle Dick! I'll see you when it's my turn to come home."

Mary Ann and Dick Schmitt

April 25, 2013

Since Dickie and my dad both thought fishing was "paradise", I imagine they love being together again in their new home where they can do all the things they enjoy.
Draw much happiness from all of your cherished memories from your youth. They will comfort you in your loss. May Dickie rest in peace.

Terry Plaxton

April 25, 2013

May your memories of Richard give you peace and comfort. Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. Cousin Terry.

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