Stockton, CA
Richard "Ricky" Arteago Williams
July 21, 1974 - January 2, 2009
Richard "Ricky" Williams passed away in Stockton on January 2, 2009 at the age of 34. Born in Stockton, Ricky attended Stockton Schools, and graduated from Eureka High School. He lived many years in Texas before moving back to Stockton. He was a kind, gentle, and generous person. He was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, his favorite NASCAR driver was Jimmy Johnson, and he enjoyed professional wrestling.
Ricky is survived by his mother Linda Williams of Stockton; father Bruce Williams and brother David Williams both of Texas; grandmother Genevieve Bloom of Stockton and grandfather Nat Arteago Stockton; grandmother Betty Hapsic, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A gathering to celebrate Ricky's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 4952 Cherokee Rd., Stockton. Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements. Please sign the
online guest book at www.cherokeememorial.com.
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Deborah Harrington
January 17, 2009
In memory of a beautiful young man that was greatly loved by all.The one in life who loved him most was his Father,Ricardo Augestine Arteago.Every day of his life, Ric reflected this to the ones who was closest to Him. He was always in His Fathers heart who went on before Him,to be with His mother in heaven Ric Jr. will be greatly missed by those who cherished this young Man.God be close to you Ric Jr,we'll see you in the hereafter honey.God be with your family and may He comfort them in this time of loss.
Nicolas Arteago
January 16, 2009
Now you are in heaven with Dad and Grandma.. May you rest in peace.. My prayers are with your family, I love you big Bro.
Joyce Boland
January 13, 2009
Genny & family,
My deepest sympathy go out to you and your family.
Amparo (Great Aunt) Castro-Calhoun & Family
January 13, 2009
Our prayers are with your family, may Our Heavenly Father comfort all the family members.
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Shannon Rodriguez
January 13, 2009
Now you are in heaven with Dad and Grandma.. May you rest in peace.. My prayers are with your family you have left behind...
Shannon
Monica Arteago
January 12, 2009
Little RICK,
MAY YOU BE SMILING DOWN FROM HEAVEN WITH YOUR DAD (RICK SR), GRANDMOTHER, DOLORES AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY THAT HAVE LEFT US. GOD NEEDED ANOTHER ANGEL TO HELP HIM IN HEAVEN.
LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART,
YOUR AUNT MONICA
MY HEART ACHES FOR YOUR FAMILY YOU LEFT BEHIND, MY GOD BLESS THEM AND COMFORT THEM
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