He worked for the City of San Antonio for 35 years. He was a hard worker, a good husband, father and grandfather. He loved hunting and horses.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Romana Richie; children, Carlos Richie, Jr., and Raul Richie and wife, Josie; grandchildren, Mary Ann, Carlos III, Laura, William, Yvette, Raul Jr., Jorge, Natali and Gabriela; six great grandchildren; sisters, Maria Verdeja and Guadalupe Yanez; numerous nieces and nephews.