Richard Otis Garriques

Richard Otis Garriques, 92, a retired Baltimore County Public Schools educator, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 69 years to Constance “Connie” Garriques (nee Garcia); devoted father of Cheri Harrer and Ken, Cindi Garriques and the late Pam Hengemihle, Cassandra Pellegrini, Rick Garriques, Jr. and Lisa, and Stephen Garriques and Claudette; cherished grandfather of Ken Harrer, Jr. and Morgan Perich, Kyle Harrer and Debora, Casie Pellegrini, Gabriella Gaither and James, Tommy Pellegrini, Sam McCarthy and Norm, Tori Garriques, and Rick Garriques, III; loving great-grandfather of Cora Renee Harrer, Noah Perich Harrer, Gabi James Gaither, Henry Richard Harrer, and Charlie James Gaither; beloved son of the late Robert Otis Guildroy Garriques and Edith A. Kirk Garriques; dear brother of Peggy Melang and his late twin brother Robert Merrick Garriques.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit at Schimunek Funeral Home Inc., 9705 Belair Rd. Nottingham, MD 21236 on Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 5-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Fullerton). Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.