RICHARD FRED "DICKY" PENA

1960 - 2024

Richard Fred "Dicky" Peña Richard Fred "Dicky" Peña, age 64, entered eternal rest August 3, 2024, in Alice, Texas surrounded by his family. He was born March 12, 1960, in Alice, Texas to Armando Roberto Peña Sr. and Delfina Alaniz Peña. For many years, he dedicated himself to his role as a hardworking and devoted salesman at Hose of South Texas. Dicky was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He often spent his Sundays barbecuing brisket and his famous ribs for his family while watching the games alongside his brothers. He enjoyed golfing, where he could spend hours laughing and joking with his friends. His occasional ventures in gambling added excitement and thrill to his leisure time. He will be remembered not only for his professional achievements and interests but also for his kind heart, generous spirit, "bad" dad jokes, and unwavering dedication to those he held dear. Dicky's life revolved around his family, his wife, his kids, and especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armando Roberto Peña Sr. and Delfina Alaniz Peña; siblings, Armando Peña Jr., Alma Rosa Lichtenberger, Daniel Rene Peña, Federico Candelario Peña, and Robert "Bobby" Peña; niece, Amanda Lichtenberger; and mother-in-law, Alicia Gomez. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Dalia "Yaya" Peña of Alice; three children; Richard (Erica) Peña II of Corpus Christi, Roxanne (Michael) Escobar of Alice, and Ashleigh (Salvador) Peña-Cavazos of San Antonio; siblings; Leticia (Rick) Sauceda of Sparks, Nevada, David Peña of Alice, and Vikki (Alfredo Jr.) Peña-Garcia of Alice; father-in-law; Ruben Gomez Sr. of Alice; sisters and brothers-in-law; Tina Chapa of Alice, Cindy (Butch) Garza of Edmond, Oklahoma, Ruben (Shannon) Gomez Jr. of San Antonio, Rene (Irma) Gomez of Alice, Thelma (Joe) Gomez of Alice, and Mario (Christy) Gomez of Odessa; grandchildren, Zack Escobar, Addison Escobar, Jayde Escobar, Landon Escobar, Richard Peña III, Mila Luna Peña, Seth Rodriguez, and Diego Kroen; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A visitation will be held Friday, August 9, 2024, at Rosas Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 6 p.m. with a holy rosary to begin at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Roberson Collins Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gilbert Perez Sr., Gilbert Perez Jr., Michael Escobar, Arturo Mireles, Orlando Garza, Yogi Chapa, Ruben Gomez, and Mario Gomez. Honorary pallbearer Zack Escobar Funeral arrangements entrusted with ROSAS FUNERAL HOME, INC.