Richard Gil Dominguez was born on September 1, 1943, in Tucson, AZ and was raised in Yuma, AZ. He passed away peacefully at his home on June 23, 2020. Richard attended Second Ave School, Mary Elizabeth Post and Yuma High School. He played varsity football all four years at Yuma High. Richard graduated from Yuma High in 1962. Four months later he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served on the USS Hawkins during the Vietnam war. He was honorably discharged four years later. Richard moved back to Tucson and reunited with Delia Burruel whom he would marry on September 4, 1971. Together they had five children. He worked in the Copper Mines for a couple years then began to work for the Division of Motor Vehicles. Richard then transferred to the Arizona Department of Transportation as a Transportation Quality Control Specialist. Richard was very dedicated to his family and his Catholic faith. He loved traveling and family functions. When his body allowed, he was very active with bowling leagues, golfing, boating and fishing. Shortly after the loss of his wife, he became disabled and decided to retire.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Delia Dominguez, mother Dolores “Lola” Dominguez and father Francisco Dominguez, brother Frank Dominguez and sister Isabel Olea. He is survived by his children Yvette (Jesus) Navarrete, Richard “Jr” Dominguez, Frank Dominguez, Veronica (Adam) Estrada, and Raquel Dominguez and 13 grandchildren. Also, his sister Margaret (David) Basoco of Yuma, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Pallbearers will include: Chloe Comet, Jesus Navarrete, Jesus “Jesse” Navarrete, Saul Navarrete, Gabriel Navarrete, Adam Estrada, Frank Dominguez and Frank Olea.
Honorary Pallbearers include: Richard “JR” Dominguez, Miguel Navarrete, Isaiah Estrada, Juanito Duran, Henry Acevedo, Serafin Gutierrez, Michael Vargas Sr., Willie Salcido and Eddie Aguilar.
On behalf of the family we would like to thank the staff at Amedisys that worked with him over last couple of years, especially Linda McNeel.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Richard Dominguez’s name to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
