Richard Gonzales

Richard Gonzales, age 29 passed away May 14, 2021. He was born June 13, 1991 to Alisa Elizaldi (Alberto Colchado) and Ricardo Gonzales. He graduated NCCER in 2019. Richard was self-employed, a combination welder and business man. Richard enjoyed family time, nature and adventures. He was athletic and had a competitive drive. Richard was also out-going, out-spoken and loving. He was the MacGyver of the family, a hand-man, problem solver, protector, peacemaker and mediator. Richard was a loving father, son, brother and friend. He will always be remembered for being the protector of his family, an animal lover to his beloved 4 dogs, a kind-hearted and amazing father to his 6 children, a warm-hearted man to his fiancé. He enjoyed being surrounded by positive vibes and laughter.

Richard is survived by his fiancé, Bianca Garcia, his children; Lalloni Gonzales, Zaniah Cacino, Richard King Gonzales, Emery Gonzales, Richard Kit-Kat Gonzales, Jr. and one unborn son, mother; Alisa Elizaldi (Alberto Colchado), father; Ricardo Gonzales, sisters; Mary Gonzales, Ygnacia Gonzales, Edith Colchado, nieces and nephews; Mathew Colchado, Audrianna Cerda, Aric Cerda, Jr. (one beloved unborn).

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Corpus Christi Funeral Home with a rosary to be held at 7:00 PM that same evening. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 24, 2021 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Having the distinguished honor to serve as pallbearers are Ricardo Gonzales, Alberto Colchado, Raul Elizaldi, Carlos Rosa, Aric Cerda, Carlos Roman, Rufus Gonzales, Jesse Salazar and Adolf Reyes.

Rest in Peace my beloved son. Always and Forever in my heart.