Richard Patrick Hick

He is survived by his wife Melinda Hick of 31 years; His sons, Patrick Hick, Christopher & Gladys Hick; daughter, Jessica & Vincent Ortega; his seven grandchildren, Jaymee Marie, Hailey Anne, Miley Kate, Ryan Thomas, Tayler Kay Marie, Ezekiel Nehemiah, and Vincent Morrie, aka Rooster; his grandmother Nancy Keenan, mother Carol Wright; sister Caroline Delsid; uncles Charles Rowan, Rick Hick, Bob Hick, Kent Keenan; and Aunt Rose; in-laws, Tully & Rhonda McClellan, Jimmy & Rebecca McClellan; many nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

Rich was preceded in death by his father Louis Hick; his sister Anastasia Souza; his in-laws, Gene & Maxine McClellan, Deborah Brown, Dyton McClellan, Tom McClellan, and Elaine Wright; and his nephews, Tully McClellan and Brian Texeira.

Rich was born in San Mateo, California and raised in San Francisco. He moved to the valley when he married Melinda in 1987. Rich was a hard working man with a career in welding and agriculture. He loved serving his community and his church.

His greatest treasure was his family and friends, but the apple of his eye were his grandbabies.

On behalf of the family, we would love to thank everyone for their support, words of comfort, delicious food, contributions, and most importantly, for your prayers. Your loving efforts will never be forgotten.