He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Theodorita Martinez, two daughters, Rique (David) Breeding and Dezi Martinez, four loving grandchildren, Jaden George, Anaya George, Kai Cain and Savon Cain, his brother Ronny (Barbara) Martinez, and sister Terri (Gates) Ripley.
Ricardo lived a long full life, enjoying his favorite activities of fishing, hunting, being a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, storytelling and being loved by his family.
A private viewing and internment of ashes will be held in the coming weeks for immediate family members at Crist Mortuary Mountain View Memorial Park.