For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2nd Timothy 4:6-8
Richard Orozco was born August 8, 1964, in Dallas, Texas to the late Natividad and Juanita Orozco. Richard went home to be with his Lord October 25, 2021, after an extended hospital stay.
Richard grew up in Dallas and attended Adamson and Sunset High School. He also attended classes at Mountainview College. Richard met and married the love of his life Mary Deleon in June of 1994. This marriage blended two beautiful families with one bonus daughter a piece.
Richard was led to the Lord and accepted Christ as his Savior by his sister-in-love Lupe Sanchez in May of 2007. This began Richard’s growth in his relationship with Christ. Richard became a member of the Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church in March of 2010 after attending Oak Cliff Great Banquet #21 seated at the table of Caleb. Richard loved his Great Banquet Family and served on the Spiritual Direction Team until his health no longer permitted him to serve. Richard led reunion groups and home bible studies encouraging and leading many friends and family members to Christ.
Richard was employed as Chief Building Engineer by Cedar Ridge Property Management Corp. Richard enjoyed his job and served well. It was always important to Richard to work as unto the Lord, and he was quick to let you know that he was working for Jesus. He was extremely organized, knowledgeable, admired and respected by management and his coworkers.
Richard underwent a double lung transplant December 25, 2018. Richard’s recovery was a blessing from the Lord allowing him to enjoy a family vacation in Disney World for his birthday in August of 2019. This time is a much-cherished memory of his wife, children, and his grandchildren.
Richard was an avid Dallas Cowboy Fan, a true “DCFFL” (Dallas Cowboy Fan for Life). He could be found sporting his Cowboy Gear and cheering “The Boys” on either in his living room or at the ATT Stadium.
Richard will be missed by many. He leaves to cherish his precious memory and his devotion to his family, his loving and devoted wife Mary Orozco, daughter Jennifer Lozano (Jesse), daughter Amanda Orta (Eric), granddaughter Alianna Lozano, granddaughter Erica Orta, grandson Jesse Lozano Jr., grandson Elijah Orta and sweet little puppy Penelope Anne Orozco his special gift to Mary for company.
Visitation for Richard will be held Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Grand Prairie Funeral Home, 733 Dalworth Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050.
Funeral service will occur Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church, 6000 S. Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75232 followed by a graveside service at Calvary Hill Cemetery, 3235 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grandprairiefh.com for the Orozco family.
