RICHARD P. GONCALVES

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless and we will all miss his smile!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be missed by many. God bless you all. Thank you for sharing the wonderful pictures of your beautiful family.

Richard, such a kind and gentle soul, will be missed but in our hearts forever. Love to your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this time. God bless and may he bring you comfort. RIP

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

My thoughts and prayers to the Goncalves family, what a large loss and shocking news. God bless you Richard.

My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Stephanie and the Goncalves family. I have very fond memories of playing softball with Richard back in my college days. I was fortunate to see Richard on many occasions in the past several years when he made deliveries to Beach Market on my court in Mission Beach. Richard always had a huge smile and an incredible upbeat personaitty. A great man. Extremely sad news.

Dear Stephanie,Trevor and Haley,
May the Blessimgs of
GOD be with you from this day forward.
Sincerely,
Regina and Elliot Tupuola

Wow, I am shocked by this news:(. I always enjoyed saying hello to Richard and waiting for the oncoming comment or two. I will miss Richard and what he stood for. My Blessing to the Family, stay strong, God Bless you all.

Our deepest condolences to the Goncalves family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Fincato Family

Our prayers and sympathies go out to the whole Goncalves family. God Bless all of you.
Love,
Veronica, Anna and Alex Lehmann

Sympathies and condolences to the entire Goncalves Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

– The Humphrey Family

Always and forever with us. We will miss you.

Although I only met Rick once I immediately liked him. He was funny, likeable and very friendly. My heart goes out to Stephanie, Trevor and Haley. God bless Rick and his family.

Dear Richard,
Your friendship has been a valued treasure to many and I am honored and grateful for our friendship. May you rest in peace and I'll look for you amongst my own welcoming committee....!

Dear Stephanie, Trevor, Hayley, Mr. & Mrs. Goncalves, Rui, Raymond, Rebecca & Regina and all the extended family,
I heard it once said "...to die in love is to live in the hearts of those we leave behind..."
The tributes to Richard not only this week but in the months leading up to these days truly show how Richard touched the hearts of so many whose lives crossed his. He did die in love...with you his family by his side.

I pray for our Lord's blessing over all of you at this difficult time.
Richard...pray for us.

Nick Jordan

Stephanie,Trevor, Hayley, we thinking of of all of you at this difficult time, and we are here for you. Richard was a wonderful man is going to be truley missed. He is in God Hands and is not suffering anymore. God Bless the Goncalves Family and God Bless Richard. Lopresti Family

It was an honor to know Richard and to witness his passion for life. God bless you Richard.

May your memories warm your hearts. May your faith give you strength. May your love guide you forward.
Stephanie, Trevor, Haylie, extended family & friends....Our prayers of Love, Strength & Peace are with you and may God bless Richard with eternal Peace.
In sympathy & friendship,
Debbie & AJ

Richard's smile and infectious laugh will be missed. Although he was called from this life much too soon, I hope you find comfort knowing he is in a peaceful and happy place and God is with him. The memories he left behind will forever be with those of us who loved him, so he will always be with us. He was a wonderful father, husband, cousin and person. All our love is with you during this difficult time - Paula, India & Chase Izidoro

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God bless and may he bring you comfort.