Uncle, Veteran and Best Friend passed Feb 17th 2021 at the age of (79).
Born July, 20th 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri at St. Mary's Hospital.
Son of Richard Sr. and Tomasa Frias. Oldest brother of 6 siblings Robert,
Thomas, George, Nick and Anna. A Father of 3, Daughters Diana, Michelle and
Son Joshua. Grandfather and great, great Grandfather of 13 grandchildren.
Married to his surviving, devoted and loving wife Rosemary (Herrera) Frias
for 16 years.
Served 6 years in the United States Army (stationed in Germany) as a Tank Operator and Drill
Sergeant and honorably discharged in 1968. Worked and retired at TWA and
American Airlines as a Aircraft mechanic for 30 years.
Graduated from Rosedale High school in 1961 and continued onto Maplewoods
Community College and graduated with a degree in Aircraft mechanics. He was
a member of the American Legion club and St. Pius Parish.
He was a man of many trades and his hobbies and interests were: fishing,
hunting, construction, mechanics, playing the violin, garage selling,
thrifting, traveling, dancing, cooking, grilling, art, music, jewelry, and
a good cold beer.
Some of his memorable quotes and sayings were: "What goes around comes
around" "Always keep your credit good with people, you never know when
you'll need a favor" "Always be aware of your surroundings, death is around
the corner" "That's the Sweety" "Como Caca"
He was well known by friends and family for his jokes, commaradre, creative
enginuity, having a sweet tooth, vocal opinion, bravery, finding unique
things, endless need for neck and back rubs, diverse tastes, helpfulness, losing
his keys, comical impatient habits, the love for finding a good deal and
doing things his way.
He will be greatly missed but not forgotten. Keep him in your hearts, he's
only a thought away, remember the good times and he'll live on through each
one of you. His love for his family and friends Never Ends..
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. Pius Catholic Church, 5500 Woodson Rd., Mission, KS 66202 with Rosary at 10:30am. Burial to follow at Mt Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, KS.
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