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Richard Pompa Obituary

September 30, 2015
Richard Pompa completed his 86 year journey on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Candalia Guerra Pompa.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alma T. Pompa; sons, John D. Burton, Rick Pompa, Jr. and his wife, Sonia; Ronald S. Pompa and his wife, Veronica; grandchildren, Priscilla R. Pompa, Ryan Richard Pompa, Stephen M. Pompa, Kaitlyn M. Pompa, Blake Burton, Natalie Moreno and Nicholas Moreno; cousin, Nelda Pompa; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and close friends.

SERVICES
Visitation will be on Monday, October 5, 2015 from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive. The Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 600 Oblate. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

You may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com underthe obituary section.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Antonio Express-News on Oct. 4, 2015.

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Barbara Humlicek

October 6, 2015

Alma I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. You and family are in my prayers.

Lupe Arenal

October 6, 2015

Alma, my condolences to you and your family for your loss. May God grant you peace during this difficult time. I met your husband a few times when I worked at the FED, very nice and kind man. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Belinda Reyes

October 6, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. I didn't know Mr Pompa very long. We met through dialysis, He was a very nice man . I enjoyed hearing stories of his younger days He will be truly missed Billie

Sharron G. Vasquez

October 5, 2015

Sorry to hear about Richard, he was dad Ernesto Guerra best cousin. Richard he always had a beautiful smile. May he rest in Peace

ROLAND PEREZ

October 5, 2015

MY CONDOLANCES TO THE POMPA FAMILY.THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU TAUGHT ME. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND AND MENTOR.

Terrie Arzola Gallegos

October 5, 2015

To the Pompa Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of Mr. Pompa. I have fond memories of all of you from growing up at St. Henry's. May you find peace knowing that he is resting in the arms of our Lord and that one day you will be reunited with him. RIP Mr. Pompa.

Gloria Ortega

October 4, 2015

Dear Alma & family, sorry to hear about Richard. He was such a nice man & the perfect gentleman! They don't make them like that anymore! I have fond memories of him and you dancing and having fun at the parties from The Fed gatherings.

May he rest in peace and may you always have sweet memories of him.

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