Richard Lee Ryals

Richard “Red” Ryals went to be with our Father in Heaven on June 10th, 2023, at the age of 88, in Seal Beach, California. He was a great man who always celebrated life, even in his most difficult times. And Richard was a man who would desire for us to celebrate his life rather than mourn his death.

Richard was a veteran, a man of God, and a warrior. He was born on October 12th, 1934 in Long Beach, California. Richard served in the army as a proud soldier from 1957-1959. Upon returning to the states he resumed his work with the airfields where he drove a truck, fueled planes and vehicles, loaded baggage, handled manifests, and launched and parked aircrafts until he retired. Richard would also go on to meet and marry his lovely wife, Lorraine, and raise her four children as his own. And in 1964 they would have a beautiful daughter together. Richard was an active man of God who regularly served in the church and he was a beacon of light and joy to ALL of those around him. His love for others was evident in all he did and said. Richard will be greatly missed, but he will continue to live on in our hearts and minds.

Richard leaves behind 5 beautiful children: Jay Scovill, Linda McClelland, Carolyn Trevino, Michael Ryals, and Lisa Ryals Page, along with many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. For anyone wanting to celebrate Richard’s life, please join us on June 30th at the Hanford Cemetery located at 10500 10th Avenue in Hanford, California. Services will take place from 11:00am - 12:00pm.

If you’d care to send flowers to, and in remembrance of, Richard “Red” Ryals please send to the following address:

People’s Funeral Chapel

Attn: Alejandra (Arranger)

501 N. Douty Street

Hanford, CA. 93230