Richard Velarde Galaviz

Richard Velarde Galaviz obituary, Phoenix, AZ

Richard Velarde Galaviz

Richard Galaviz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 24, 2024.
Richard V. Galaviz 90yrs. Passed away Aug. 10th 2024 at home with loved ones in Phoenix Az.

Richard was born March 14th 1934 and grew up in the Milpas. Richard was The Man The Myth The Legend a father to six children and a grandfather to 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and to all the others who knew him as Tata. Richard was in the Military, Army Branch and served as a paratrooper. Richard is survived by his children Celia, Ricky, Patsy, John and by all of his grandchildren. He reunited in heaven with his wife Delia and daughters Linda and Susie.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday Aug. 30th 2024 @ 9:15am - 11:45am at Universal South Mnt Mortuary Located 7007 S. Central for family and friends to honor and remember Richard Galaviz Life. He will be then laid to rest @ Holy Cross Cemetery 9925 W. Thomas Immediately following the funeral services.

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