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Richard Allen Gist
Richard Gist Obituary
May 29, 1947 - November 17, 2025
Richard Allen Gist, born May 29, 1947 in Yuma, AZ passed away on November 17, 2025 at the age of 78 in Winterhaven, CA.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Renee Gist; brother, Roger (Lupe) Gist; brother-in-law, Joe (Karen) Wittig; sister-in-law, Cindy Rainforth and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Richard is proceeded in death by his parents, Roger and Leola Gist; in-laws, Bill and Dorothy Wittig; brother-in-law, Terry Rainforth; sister-in-law, Hazel Gist; nephews, Ronald Gist and Lucus Rainforth, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Richard was a legend in the hearts of many and will be remembered and deeply missed and forever loved...
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Raymond Bell
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Richard was my best friend during our many years at San Pasqual School. I'm deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Rest in peace my old friend.
Raymond Bell Prescott Az.
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