Richard L Rios

“Tata,” brother, uncle, cousin and husband were just a few names. But, this man was best known as “Ricky.”

Ricardo Lopez Rios was born October 28, 1955 to Vincente Ruiz and Mildred Lopez.

Ricky helped everyone as a mechanic. He was a great teacher, dedicated worker, provider and a Bronco fan like one has never seen! He also served this great country in the military. His best trait, however, was his loving heart. He has many nieces, nephews and cousins that he loved with all his heart. And you know what, Rick? We love you too – to the moon and back a million times! Walk with Jesus hand in-and-hand and know you will be missed forever.

Ricky is survived by four sisters; Ida, Josie, Isabel and Alicia and seven brothers: Leroy, Danny, Jimmy, Hector, Adolf, Franky and Jose. He also has a second mother named Guadalupe Huerta. Ricky has four daughters: Tina, Ansoniya, Ricki and Corina. He has a son named Ray Anthony. Ricky’s nickname “Tata” was given to him by his grandchildren who include Mathew, Dezeray, Deven, Mya, Oscar Jr., Kalea, Amarie and Davion. Ricky was devoted to his wife Yolanda.

Visitation will be held at Howe Mortuary Chapel, 5-7 pm, Tuesday, March 22, 2016, with a Vigil following at 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, March 23 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 323 Collyer St., Longmont. A reception will follow at the Moose Lodge, 2210 Pratt St., Longmont. Burial will occur at 1 pm, Thursday, March 24 at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery.

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