Richard B. Fuentes, Jr. 83, of San Angelo, passed away on December 8, 2020. He was born on January 28, 1937 in San Angelo, TX to Richard C., Sr. and Aurelia Fuentes. Richard attended San Angelo High School and later went on to obtain a Law Enforcement degree from Texas A&M. Richard then began his career at SAPD, working as a Patrolmen. Richard married Lydia Medina in March of 1956 and had 4 children. Richard was later a proud business owner and had a passion for the restaurant business, Ricardo’s Restaurant. Richard will always be remembered for his energy, good nature and love for life. He was preceded in death by his father Richard C. Fuentes, Sr., mother Aurelia Fuentes, sister Oralia “Bebe” Ferguson and son Rodolfo Fuentes. Richard is survived by his wife Lydia, children Richard M. Fuentes, III, Delvia Fuentes Abalos, Maria Theresa Fuentes, sister Elida Perez, 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020 in the chapel of Johnson’s Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the Fuentes family asks that you make a memorial donation in Richard’s name to Hope House or Ezra Vision Ministries, Inc. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com
