Ricardo "Rick" Nevarez

He was born on June 16, 1964 in Highland Park, Illinois to his loving parents Domingo and Eliselda (Gonzalez) Nevarez.

He was united in marriage to Lisa (Smith) Nevarez on December 28, 2014.

Ricardo influenced his family to be resilient, caring, and loving. The moment you met Ricky you fell in love with him. He brought laughter and joy to everyone he crossed paths with. His humor brought amusement and happiness. He had a big heart and an infectious smile that touched and inspired all.

Ricky loved racing cars, going to estate sales, swap meets, and was a big foodie. His time spent with his loved ones meant the most to him. He loved traveling with his son Tyler to watch him play football. He worked for Sun Chemical for 37 years.

Ricardo is survived by his loving wife Lisa; his father, Domingo Nevarez Sr.; his three children and their families, Brittney Nevarez, Savanah Nevarez, and Rikki Nevarez; his stepdaughter Brooke Smith (Greg Prine); as well as his eleven grandchildren, Adriana, Tyler, Anthony Jr., Aveon, Josiah, Macy, Trenton, Sawyer, Brantlee, Amelia, and Leya; his siblings, Kristine Nevarez, Michelle (Dan) Larkin, Domingo Nevarez Jr.; his favorite cousin, Sandra Hassna; and several relatives.

Ricardo was preceded in death by his children Alexiz Nevarez, Stephen Smith and his mother Eliselda Nevarez.

A visitation for Ricardo will be held Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131, followed by a funeral service from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.