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Ricardo Chapa Obituary
Ricardo (Richard) Romeo Chapa, Jr. (55) known to many as Richard passed away Saturday, July 7th in Stockdale, Texas . He was an entrepreneur who was never afraid to take risks and lived every moment to the fullest. Richard was an American patriot who was happiest while living on the ranch. He is preceded in death by his mother, Susie Chapa. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Yolanda A. Chapa, his father, Dr. Ricardo R. Chapa, Sr., his three children, Ricardo R. Chapa, III, Robert R. Chapa (Vanessa), Laura A. Rohm (Ryan) his two grandchildren, Liliana A. Zamora and Roberto R. Chapa, Jr., his four siblings, Mike Chapa, Veronica Beaudoin, Victoria Graner and Patricia Chapa.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Selma Texas. Interment will be on Friday, July 13, 2012 at 10:00am at Valley Memorial Garden Cemetery, McAllen, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Men's Acts Retreat, 16075 N. Evans Rd., Selma, Texas 78154, in memory of Richard R. Chapa, Jr.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ricardo Chapa
Sergio OLOWSKI
July 4, 2019
You still on my MEMORIS I LOVE YOU RICHARD
Michael Chapa
August 25, 2012
Yoli, my brother will be missed forever . I'm so proud and blessed to have a brother like Richard. He has been in my dreams numerous times since his passing. His kids, Ritchie, Robbie and Laura couldn't of asked for a better father. We all loved him so much and his love will live on forever. Keep the faith and love strong.
Veronica Cerda Reyes
August 22, 2012
Yolanda sorry to hear about your husband . My condolence to you and family .
Fred Gonzalez
July 23, 2012
Yolie, My sincere condolences to you and your family, Richard was a great friend; we had lunch and he was so excited about his ranch house, I am so sorry
May god rest his soul.
Jose and Petra Ramirez
July 19, 2012
Yolie, that smile of Richard is what helps right now.He had such a big heart and we are going to miss him. Keep remembering when you guys came to the livestock show and how excited he got when the boys were showing. we love you and our prayers are with you. You and Richard left a lasting impression on our boys to this day I just wish we could have told Richard this.
Julio C. Gomez
July 17, 2012
Dr. Ricardo Chapa and Family
We are very sorry for the loss of your son, Ricardo JR. You are in our prayers
God Bless
Barbara Dowell
July 17, 2012
Mrs Chapa-
Richard was a wonderful person! I processed his payroll for him @ G&A. He was always very pleasant and funny to work with. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. God bless you!
Barbara Dowell
Payroll Specialist
Diana Selwyn
July 15, 2012
Mrs. Chapa and Mrs. Rohm,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Nora & Orlando Farias
July 13, 2012
Dearest Yoli,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you the strength each day through this difficult times. May the lasting memories of Richard always bring his smile to you.
JULIA ENRIQUEZ
July 13, 2012
Yoli and Laura,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God grant you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Adela Pena
July 12, 2012
My condolences to the family. Prayers and comfort going your way
July 12, 2012
Richard and Family....Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your son, Ricardo, Jr. I hope that it will be of some comfort to know that I share in your sorrow to lose a loved one. May the kind thoughts from your many friends and neighbors make your grief a litle easier to bear.
Jan Martinez-Baylog, Shaker Heights, Ohio
Jose Ramirez IV
July 11, 2012
Tia Yoli -
I'm very sorry for your loss. Tio Richard left enough of an impression on me, even as a kid who didn't know him well, to now feel right in raising a glass to a life he lived well.
My thoughts are with you and your family tonight.
Jose and Petra Ramirez
July 11, 2012
Yolie, that smile of Richard is what helps right now.He had such a big heart and we are going to miss him. Keep remembering when you guys came to the livestock show and how excited he got when the boys were showing. we love you and our prayers are with you. You and Richard left a lasting impression on our boys to this day I just wish we could have told Richard this.
July 11, 2012
Yoli, our deepest condolence for you and your family at this time.
Octavio and Alma Cortina
Julio Gonzalez
July 11, 2012
Dr.Chapa,Yoli and family my deepest condolence on your loss...our prayers are with your family.
Crystal Arreaga
July 11, 2012
My prayers to you and your family.
Ernesto & Dora Guevara
July 11, 2012
Nos unimos al dolor que estan viviendo,
en nuestras oraciones estara el pedirle a Dios les de la resignacion, y ayude a pasar este timpo dificil, los recuerdos que vivieron en momentos felices de su vida DIOS LES BENDICE EN SU DOLOR Y NECESIDAD.
Ernesto & Dora Guevara
John & Sheila Rast
July 11, 2012
Yoli, We are so sorry and sad to hear of Richard's passing. So young, and such a dear friend. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We send our prayers and our love to all of you !
Brenda Wymer
July 11, 2012
Richard always had a smile on his face. His presence was always known when he was around. He will be missed! My deepiest sympathies to the family and all his friends.
Nedra Kinerk
July 11, 2012
Ricardo Chapa, Sr., and your family, The loss of your son is heart-wrenching. We observed the five-year anniversary on Monday of the death of our daughter Cheryl. I share your pain. My prayers and thoughts are with you as you grieve for your son. Your neighbors care.
Salvador and Sara Gonzalez
July 11, 2012
Richard and family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We still remember him as young man while growing up. Our prayers are with you.
Ken/Staci Kessler
July 11, 2012
Yoli
I don't think I have ever met nicer people in my life as you and Chapa. We are extremely sad to hear we lost him and will pray for your family.
Cindy Araguz
July 11, 2012
Dr. Chapa:
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your son, Richard. May God's peace, which surpasses all understanding, wrap you in His comfort during this very difficult time.
God bless you...
Ric Rodriguez
July 11, 2012
Dear Chapa Family,
I was blessed to have known Richard. He was extremely talented, and a kind and fun man to be around. We will miss him.
I am very sorry for your loss.
July 11, 2012
Yoli and family: sending you my deepest condolences... May God be with You at this time of need. Prayers are with you.
Marilyn Wagner Seaton
Shontoya Bibbs
July 11, 2012
Laura and Yoli, I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you in the passing of your father(Laura) and husband (Yoli). I am so sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral mass as we are on a skeleton crew at work do to the summer schedule. Please know that my heart and soul are with you and your family during this trying time.
Laurie and Javier Bustamante
July 10, 2012
Yoli and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Richard was such a special man, one of kind. He will be missed by all. We love you.
Rolando M Pena
July 10, 2012
I want to express our sincere condolences to the Ricardo Chapa family. We have been been friends of the family for many years. Rolando M. Pena and family.
andy lopez
July 10, 2012
to the chapa family sorry about your loss . i have so many memeries of richard
Sergio Olowski
July 10, 2012
Dear Yoli and Chapa Family we send you our deepest condolences Myretta & Sergio SIEMPRE TE TENDREMOS EN NUESTRA MENTE We LOVE YOU RICHARD NUNCA TE OLVIDAREMOS.Donde te encuentres estaras en mi Mente love you un Chingo
Rachel Heideman
July 10, 2012
Yoli,
My deepest condolences for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Summer Steinbach
July 10, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Lots of prayers and good thoughts to everyone in the family.
Antonietta Miller
July 10, 2012
Dear Chapa Family: My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mr. Chapa was a very nice man.
Rosie Mendoza
July 10, 2012
Dear Yoli, my Richard just called to inform me of the passing of your beloved Husband Richard. We send you our deepest condolences during this very difficult time. May the Peace of Jesus be with you and all your beloved family. Will keep you in our prayers. Your friend and "Co-Madre" Rosie Mendoza
RIP Richard
Rosy Elizondo-DeWulf
July 10, 2012
Dear Yoli and family, my heart aches for all of you. Richard had the kindest soul and a disposition like no other person. I have such fond memories of him, Rudy,and Alonzo when they were young. They were the funniest guys together. Richard taught my son, Andy, how to crawl and I will always be so grateful for that. Heaven will welcome another beautiful angel to watch over you and all of us.
Con mucho carino y tristesa.
July 10, 2012
Yoli, Kids - I don't know what to say in this difficult time. Richard was a wonderful man and will be missed immensely. He was such a joy to be around. You are in our hearts and prayers. The Bechtols
Adriana Olowski-Silva
July 10, 2012
My sincere and deepest condolences for your family in this hard time. Sending our prayers. You will forever be in our hearts. Solo Inc family
Roland Juarez
July 10, 2012
Our deepest condolences goes out to the Chapa family. I've known his son Richard R. Chapa III for many years, he has been a great friend all that time. I know all of his great attributes came from his father. Our prayers are with you and your family.
July 10, 2012
You and your family are in our prayers. Sincerest condolences, Carlos and Dee Guzman
Roland Juarez
July 10, 2012
Our deepest condolences goes out to the Chapa family. I've known his son Richard III for many years, he has been a great friend all that time. I know all of his great attributes came from his father. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Ninfa Trujillo
July 10, 2012
Chapa Family, I am very sorry for your loss. God Bless you.
Monica Ontiveros
July 10, 2012
Mrs. Chapa my sincere and deepest condolences to you and your family, Thoughts & prayers are with you.
Nelda Benavidez
July 10, 2012
My condolences and prayes to the family. May peace be with you during your time of sadness.
Jenny Chavez
July 10, 2012
Ricardo Chapa, Many BLESSINGS to your family. Memories are forever! My prayers will be with your family in this time of need.
Danielle Villarreal
July 10, 2012
My deepest condolences and prayers to the family. Richard Chapa was a very wonderful man. His SAWS family at Counter Services will miss him deeply.
Idelma Saenz
July 10, 2012
I will dearly miss Richard. My sincerest condolences to you and yours, with all my blessings.
With deepest respect,
Idelma Ana Saenz and family,
McAllen, Texas
Hector and Melba Flores
July 10, 2012
Primo, Yoli and Chapa fam.
May our Lord Jesus Chirst be with you during your time of sadness. We lift the Chapa family with our quiet thoughts and prayers.
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