Ricardo Adolfo Tijerina

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ricardo Adolfo Tijerina.  Surrounded by family, Ricardo Adolfo Tijerina of Guadalupe, CA., and formerly of Lompoc, CA., and Laredo, TX. Passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on Sunday, August 29, 2021, in Santa Maria, CA.

Ricardo was born in Laredo, Texas, on December 8, 1937, to the late Alvaro and Socorro Tijerina.

He was a 1957 graduate of Martin High School.  He went on to join the United States Air Force with his twin brother, where they both served together for 8 years.

After the Military, he worked for ITT at Vandenburg Air Force Base, and retired after 35 years.  

Ricardo’s family always came first, and he was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, father to his children and grandfather to his grandchildren.  

He was also a community member of the American Legion Guadalupe chapter.  

Ricardo was preceded in Death by his beloved parents: Alvaro Fernando Tijerina and Maria del Socorro Martinez de Tijerina, his beloved sister Leonor Estela (Tijerina) Sullivan and beloved brothers Eduardo Humberto Tijerina and twin brother Rolando Alvaro Tijerina and beloved granddaughter Diva Marie Tijerina.

Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years Dolores Tijerina of Guadalupe, CA., son Richard J. Tijerina (Marcelina) Tijerina and their children: Tatianna, Liliana, and Drake all of Santa Maria, CA., daughter Monette E. Tijerina of Lompoc, CA., and son Robert R. Tijerina of Santa Maria, CA.  Siblings Virginia T. Coe, Dennis (Marta) Tijerina, Cindy (Frank) Aguilar of Laredo, Texas and Diana T. Martinez of Corpus Christi, Texas.  Numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Graveside September 8, 2021. Arrangements are entrusted to: Moreno Mortuary, 214 N. Lincoln Street. Santa Maria, CA 93458.  805-614-9335.