Richard George Mendribil Jr.

Richard George Mendribil Jr.,71, native San Franciscan passed away in Gilbert, AZ on February 13, 2020. Rich graduated from Lowell High School, followed by the University of San Francisco, and continued to complete pharmacy school at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He started his career at French Hospital in San Francisco, and moved on to become the Pharmacy Director at Seton Hospital in Daly City, CA. He retired in 2017 from Northern Arizona Health. He was the Health System Director of Pharmacy based in Flagstaff, Arizona.

In addition to his accomplished career, Rich enjoyed watching an exciting San Francisco 49ers or Giants game, golfing with friends, fly fishing in the mountains, boating, water and snow skiing while visiting his beloved Lake Tahoe, and wine tasting across Europe. In addition to Rich’s generosity and enduring thoughtfulness, his quick wit when telling an amusing story over a glass of wine with family and friends were among his many admired qualities. Rich always kept his strong American patriotism and held onto his Catholic upbringing.

He will be remembered, missed, and loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his life partner, Anne Freyer; his brother Gary Mendribil (Kris Mendribil); nephews, Jeffrey and Kenneth Mendribil; and niece Johanna (Mendribil) Hill. Rich was preceded in death by his brother, Craig and sister, Donna.

A graveside service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, CA, 1500 Mission Road, Good Shepherd grave site area. The service will be March 14, 2010 at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memorial to Richard Mendribil, Jr. for the American Cancer Society or the Creighton University scholarship fund.