Grandpa I'm so happy that you and grandma are together now. We will miss you guys so much. But at least we all know your in a better place now.

Hi Dad.  I am here at work reading all the entries everyone has made, and I am reminded of how much of an impact you had on so many people.  I live each day thinking of how much Yana,Jeremiah & Justin miss you.  You would have been so proud to see the boys on stage this weekend.  I am left with a daily reminder of who I am and where I came from because of the gifts you have given me, including your name.  Your life will be a constant lesson to me in everything I do.  I will always look for my answers in life through the conversations we've had.  I'm glad our last talk was about football.  I love you Dad...see you soon.

Dear Alma, We just found out about Richards passing, and we want to say how very sorry we are for you and your family. George and I will miss him and his music. Our prayers are with you and I am sure that Richard is in heaven jamming to all the angels. God bless. 
George and Rosemary Lopez

My Heart is filled with sadness with the passing of My old
Friend Richard Cabrera and all My sympathies go out to Alma and the Cabrera Family. 
  I  worked with Richard in the Justice Brothers 1974 and 1975  One of
My favorite bands. We had so much fun working together. Richard loved playing and His enthusiasm for life and playing music made all of us better Human Beings. Were all going to miss that friendly smile. With Sadness,Your Friend, Paul Campbell

To Alma, our sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. May God bless and comfort you all.
Jesse & Yolanda Marquez

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Cabrera family during this very sad time. --Inez Figueroa & Family

Dear Alma and Family

Though I have not seen Richard for many years I'm very happy that I had an opportunity to speak with him recently. Some of my fondest memories were the nightclubs and numerous casuals at which we played music together. I knew Richard to be a talented musician, good family man and a great friend to all that new him and I'm proud to have been one of those people.

My deepest sympathies to all family and friends

Bob Fish - San Diego

Even though Richard and I have not played together as musicians for many years, I cherish the memories of the years together as  fellow musicians and friends.  Our family sends the deepest condolences to the Alma and the rest of the Cabrera family.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

To all the family. We wish to express our sincere condolences to you for your loss. Richard and Jim went to school together at St. Adelaides and Aquinas. We remember fondly his early days as a bass player in The Caretakers. It seems the Lord has seen fit to use his gift throughout the years and has called him now for a special engagement.

To the Cabrera Family from the Estrada Family our hearts and prayers are with you and may the peace of the Lord be with you all. Richards voice will always be heard as we remember all the happiness he shared with music and kindness.

RICHARD, I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH AND YOUR STYLE OF MUSIC WHICH BROUGHT HAPPINES TO A LOT OF PEOPLE. MAY GOD HAVE YOU IN HIS TENDER LOVING HANDS AS WE DO IN OUR HEARTS. LOVE YOUR PRIMO MANUEL MEDINA.

Rest in piece my cousin. I know God has a special place in his band for you, probably the same one my dad plays in. Our hopes and prayers go to Alma, Richard jr, Eric, and Valerie, also to my uncle Tommy, Aunt Cecilia and the rest of the family. God bless you in these tough times.

From Cousin Ed, Richard we'll miss you very much but we have the comfort that you are happy now and that one day will see you again. Our prayers go to Alma, your children, and your mom & dad and your sisters. God may give your family all the love needed to sustain them through this time. 
God Bless you
  Ed, Maria and Family and Uncle Tobal and Albert

               Rest In Peace
To all The Cabrera Family My Heart Is with all Of You. We Lost A Father,Grandfather, Cousin and Friend
R.I.P. Cousin
              Vic Guerrero & Family

I know your in a better place now !  No more pain or worries. You had so many great qualities that I admired ! 
We shared alot of fun times as cousins. So many special memories,....

 Your'll definitely be missed, but never be forgotten!!!

Richard you are a great musician, may you rest in peace, God bless you. Alma my prayers are with you.   From Gloria Saldana (Redlands Ca)

To the family. I went to school with Richard at St. Adelaides and Aquinas. We Played in the Caretakers together and lost track after high school. I am sorry to hear of his death. No words can say enough to comfort but I pray God will comfort you, his family.

On behalf of the Carmen Guerrero family we send our love and prayers. May you rest in peace in Heaven where you shall be forever young.

RIP our dear friend, from the Villarreal family. Rito, Mona, Lil Rito, David, Daniel and Tina....God bless you Alma and children!

Richard, thank you for so many great memories.  Your music and your humor will always be remembered.

To the Cabrera Family,
Richard was a kind, funny, warm, and gentle friend. We will all miss that. 
God Bless You, Richard - you can play and sing all the time now.

Dad we all miss you very much, but we know that you are in a better place now where there are no more illnesses for you and no more pain. We all love you very much and wish we were all still together but we will see you one day in heaven.  The kids love you and miss you just the same as we love & miss you. Good bye Dad!

To the Cabrera Family it is with deep sorrow that I find myself sharing this moment with you. I known Richard for over 15yrs from WFS/Westcorp. I known him as a co worker, a friend and a musician. It has been a pleasure knowning him and I will remember him in days to come. Richard; rest now my brother the road has come to a crossing that we almost come to, but the most important part of this road is life, and how we lived it for Christ holds the answer not man. Jerome Baker Kennesaw. Georgia

I am so sorry to hear about Richard, I was very happy I got to see him a few weeks ago, I have I am sure as you do, many happy memories of him not only as a co worker of mine, but as a friend, we enjoyed a lot of good times with his band and him, My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family he will be missed.

OBITUARY

Richard Martin Cabrera

August 12, 1950 – March 26, 2010

Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary

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