Richard Eichbauer
Richard Eichbauer
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Lieutenant Colonel Richard Edward Eichbauer, U. S. Army, Retired, joined the Lord and many loved ones on Friday, January 16, 2009 having died from heart failure after a lengthy, yet brave battle with Parkinsons' Disease. Richard was born in Queens, NY on August 13, 1938 to John Eichbauer and Kathryn Mansfield. He received his BA from St. Mary's University in 1974 and his MBA from Trinity University in 1979. During his highly decorated career in the Army he wrote for Stars and Stripes, was an official Army correspondent, a talented helicopter pilot and also served in the Vietnam War. He enjoyed life to the fullest and was a loyal, dependable & loving husband, father and friend. He is survived by his wife Estela and sons Eric and Ross. He is also survived by his stepmother Italia and sister Mary of CA, and numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held 5-9:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 21, 2009 followed by a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral procession will depart Sunset Northwest Funeral Home at 8:45 A.M, Thursday, January 22, 2009 for a 9:15 mass at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Please join us in honoring Richard by visiting www.mem.com and share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.
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Pricilla Martinez
January 26, 2009
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, no present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38
Estela, Eric and Ross, my deepest condolences go out to you during this difficult time. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. May your memories give you strength.
May his soul rest in peace.
Regards
Pricilla R. Martinez
Glenn Pena
January 23, 2009
My uncle Richard, i will always love and remember you as you were. That great smile and the intelligent conversation's we shared . I hope they have CNN in heaven , and plenty of home improvement projects to keep you busy. I will miss you dearly, but always remember you and see your spirit through Eric and Ross and my loving aunt Estella. God bless you always.
Connette May
January 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Diana Serna
January 20, 2009
Estella, please know that I am thinking of you and praying that the good lord keeps you strong. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Love Diana
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Tammy DeGannes
January 20, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chris Allen
January 20, 2009
No finer example of a man, a father, a soldier, or a dedicated husband & family man. I will cherish my memories of him as he was like a surrogate father to me when I was in his home. I will greatly miss him. My thoughts are with you Estella, Eric, & Ross. I will always be there for any of you, if ever you need me.
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