Richie Gay, 58, of Modesto, CA., passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. She was born in Oakland, CA., and raised in San Leandro, CA., by parents David and Bonnie Roller. She moved to Modesto in 1991 with her husband, James "Jim" Maria.
She loved riding motorcycles (Harley's of course), writing letters and poetry, going to the beach and traveling around the state, whether it was on a motorcycle, a Firebird or by RV. Her passion was to be a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Richie Gay is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Jim; daughters, Jennipher and her husband Ron Robidoux of Phoenix, AZ., Corina and her husband Ryan Maxwell of Harker Heights, TX.; grandchildren, Kristie and Haley Maxwell of Harker Heights, Colten Robidoux of Phoenix; sisters, Shannon Cape of Bluff Dale, TX., Michele Sterne of Oakton, VA., and brother Stevan White of San Diego, CA.; step-children, Cindy Maria, Elise Lloyd and Joe Maria all of Manteca, CA.
"Her soul takes flight into a world unseen, and forever dwells in Paradise."
