Richard L. Macias

January 2, 1935 – October 13, 2010

Richard “Dickie” Macias went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2010. He left behind his wife of 55 years, Jeannette Victoria Macias and four children Nicolette Macias Massasso, Victor Macias (Vicki), Richie Macias (Christie) and John Macias and his grandchildren Nina Massasso, Eric Macias, Ashley Macias, Alison Macias, Anthony Macias and two great-grandchildren Natalina Navarro and David Macias.

He was born in Fresno and then moved to Merced Falls where he was raised by parents Leo and Sara Macias. He attended elementary school at John Muir and graduated from Merced Union High in 1954 then went on to Modesto Junior College and Fresno State College. He was an all around athlete and was the last top athlete to receive the “Block M” blanket from Merced High.

He worked for the Coors Brewery as a draft representative for approximately 24 years until he retired. He then purchased his own power sweeping business known as Guarantee Sweepers for the past 30 years. His happiest moments were being surrounded by his family and all his grandchildren at family dinners and holiday celebrations and morning coffee at Denny’s.

His favorite trip was the annual family reunion at Kennedy Meadows during Labor Day week where he rode his horse on the trail with his buddy for the past 28 years.

He will be greatly missed by all and touched the lives of many by his constant generosity and kindness.

Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 at 9:30 am at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Merced, followed by Mass of the Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.