Richard Earl Bufkin

RICHARD EARL BUFKIN, age 48, passed away September 19, 2006, after an illness. Rick was born on February 15, 1958, in Corpus Christi, and lived in the Pasadena area for many years. He attended Smiley High School and proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine. In 1987, Rick met Shiela Gail Shields in a Laundromat in Vidor and married her two years later. Rick had four great passions: his wife, fishing, photography and playing the guitar. He was mean poker player and a kind boss. Rick was preceded in death by his father John Earl Bufkin and brother John Bufkin. He is survived by his wife, Shiela; daughter Kim Tamayo (and husband Joe); granddaughter Jordan Gonzalez; mother Mary Ann Fitts; sister Pam Hicks (and husband John); step-mother Virginia Bufkin; step-sisters Regina Ives (and husband Russell), Alicia Bustamante (and husband Joe), and Elizabeth Barlley (and husband Ty); step-brother David Bufkin; sister-in-law Mary Bufkin; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend and "adopted" daughter, Melissa Gau. A memorial service was held Wednesday at Rosewood Funeral Home in Pasadena.