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Richard McCullough



Richard (Dick) McCullough, 75, was born on May 11, 1946, to Howard and Marge McCullough. On July 26, 2021, Richard joined the love of his life Carolyn, and two sons Renard and Marc.

Richard is survived by his daughters Denise McCullough, and Denita Torrez (husband Gerald), brother Gene McCullough (wife Candy), two daughter-in-laws, sister-in-law, and two brother-in-laws. He was the proud grandpa of 16 grandchildren, Zane, Theresa (Brian), Zackery (Viviana), Isaac (Samantha), Amanda, Marissa (Jose), Jeramie (Danielle), Ashley (Jaime), Madison, and Mason, and adored his 19 great-grandchildren, two of which, Armando and Dillon Fajardo, lived with him.

Richard began working for Rainbo Baking Company in 1966 as a Route Salesman, and continued working in the bread business until his retirement in 2011. Richard was active with South Valley Little League for 25 year. During that time he served on the SVLL Board of Directors as Player Agent. He was a coach, and also as an umpire. He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed.

Cremation has taken place.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albuquerque Journal on Aug. 8, 2021.

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