Richard H. Pineda

He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Maria Del Rosario Mendiola.

Richard was an avid sports fan, his favorite teams being the Dallas Cowboys and the Tuloso-Midway Cherokee softball team. He was employed at CCAD for over 30 years. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Richard was a loving companion, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, and will be dearly missed by all.

Richard leaves behind his family to cherish his memories, his companion, Patricia Franklin; three sons, Ricky Pineda, John Pineda (Jessica) and Billy Franklin (Paige); two daughters, Tamera Riley (Robert) and Holly Riley (Rory) all of Corpus Christi; seven grandchildren, John Pineda, Reina Pineda, Sean Riley, Danielle Riley, Jenna Riley, Jameson Riley and Grayson Riley; four brothers, Aurelio Pineda, Martin Pineda (Katy), Paul Pineda and Roberto Pineda (Sabina) all of Corpus Christi; seven sisters, Margarita Pineda, Josie Morales, Rebecca Rosales (Agapito), Louisa Lopez (Alonzo Trevino), Yolanda Flores (Jose) and Carolina Ventura, all of Corpus Christi, Dolores Polanco (Frank) of Victoria, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Memory Gardens Funeral Home with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening.

Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2011 at St. Peter Prince of the Apostle Catholic Church with interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.