Ricardo Noel Larios Barron "Richy"

Ricardo Noel Larios Barron "Richy" age 24 was born in San Bernardino, Ca on May 11, 1987 to Alejandro and Blanca Larios he passed away at his residence on November 30, 2011 he was a labor in construction. He is survived by his parents Alejandro and Blanca Larios 3 brother's Francisco Mejia, Alejandro Larios and Jesus Larios and 3 sister's Carmen Mejia, Isabel Mejia and Leticia Larios. To Ricardo Noel Larios Barron "Richy", the entire world was a stage. An expressive, optimistic, and uninhibited individual, he was a performer in the theater of life. To everyone around him, he seemed to be eternally happy, and he willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life he touched. For Ricardo, bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, he could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. Ricardo really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so.

Even as a child, Ricardo had the ability to lift the spirits of all those around him. He was raised to be warm, caring and friendly. He couldn’t help but capture everyone’s attention. He was definitely a little bit of a show off, but in doing so, he succeeded in entertaining his entire family.

Always a good playmate, Ricardo was easygoing and fun loving. He managed to lighten the mood wherever he was, even during family squabbles. He seemed to have a knack for bringing compromise and erasing tense situations around the house. Due to a generous dose of common sense, Ricardo managed to find a satisfying solution to basic problems. Ricardo was raised with six siblings. He had three brother's Francisco, Alejandro & Jesus and three sister's Carmen, Isabel and Letty.

All of Ricardo's playful good humor carried over into his childhood. He was possessed with an outgoing personality, a lively imagination and a mellowed enthusiasm for life that allowed him to be constantly on the go. As a result, Ricardo experienced a rather active childhood, and this suited him very well. He was in the church kids choir. In his spare time he liked writing music playing Guitar and Drums.

Ask anyone who knew him from school and they would tell you that Ricardo was a class “cut-up.” He didn’t do it to be unkind or to garner all the attention. Rather, Ricardo simply enjoyed others’ laughter and the sounds of his friends and acquaintances having a good time. It could be said that for Ricardo, grades may not have been the most important thing to him, but he really did enjoy his school experience. Since experience was Ricardo's best teacher. He enjoyed hands-on learning and applying the “practical” approach to knowledge, rather than getting caught up in “theory.” Ricardo graduated from Redlands East Valley High in 2005. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. His favorite class in high school was Art.

Ricardo reveled in his college years, where his imagination could run free. He was viewed by many of his classmates as being a creative, artistic person. Ricardo was usually found at the center of things, whether it was during class or in extracurricular activities. He was a jovial person who loved to share his passion for fun with others. But for Ricardo, life was not a case of all play and no work. Ricardo relished the task of putting his imagination to work in class. He was able to discover new and different ways of answering problems and creating unusual and different solutions. He earned his certificate in Art Class.

Ricardo never actually encountered a stranger in his dealings with people. He was drawn to individuals and crowds, using his gregarious, adaptable and outgoing personality to captivate his audience. This quality allowed Ricardo to continually develop new relationships, ever widening his circle of friends. Ricardo delighted in his role among all his acquaintances, because he viewed them all as potential spectators for his performance. Whether it was a story, a joke, a song or just plain fooling around, Ricardo was always right at home putting on a show among his friends. Ricardo utilized his interest in others as a great way to connect with them. While growing up, some of his best friends were Sammy Carrillo, Tony Martinez, Michael Stockwell and Sotha Chan. Later in life, he became friends with Joe Ortega, Walter Castellano and Stephanie Soares. Ricardo loved sharing life and having his home filled with people he knew.

At work, as in life, Ricardo was a real “people person.” He had a very successful way of dealing effectively with others, and his enthusiasm and energy was often contagious. Ricardo liked to see himself as something of a virtuoso. When dealing with various projects and problems, Ricardo was an adaptable realist, using his common sense and trusting his experiences and impulses to uncover the correct answer. Ricardo's talent for being a down to earth thinker, allowed many around him to see Ricardo as an excellent problem solver. His primary occupation was labor in construction.

Ricardo enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. An “arts and crafts” type, Ricardo liked creating and making things. His favorite pursuits were video games, writing music and playing guitar. Ricardo was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

Ricardo felt excited and challenged by sports. Even if he wasn’t the best, Ricardo loved to participate and thoroughly enjoyed the competition and the pleasure of being around other people. Ricardo relished the opportunities where he could make an impact, and he would often push himself to play above his abilities. A quick thinker who understood the basics, Ricardo never seemed to get caught off guard, even when confronted with unexpected conflict. Recreational sports included skateboarding. Ricardo was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were football and soccer.

Vested with a deep concern for spiritual development, Ricardo recognized that his faith was important to him throughout his life. He was a member of Pan de Vida Church and later in life joined Casa de Oracion . Ricardo brought joy to all of those around him. He never had a mean bone in his body. He loved to have a good time and was an eternal optimist, always looking on the bright side of things. He loved to share his energy, wit, and his zest for all of his activities with his friends and family. Ricardo Noel Larios Barron "Richy" lived life to its fullest and made everyone around him happier just for knowing him. He will be remembered with a smile. Arrangements under the direction of Green Acres Memorial Park and Mortuary, Bloomington, CA.