Rick will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Jeannie; his wonderful children, Richard, Rachelle, and Tiffany; his adoring grandchildren, Raelene, Diego, Jolei, Neal, Allen, and R.J.; his amazing mother, Mozetta; caring siblings, Ardella, Sharon, Willie, and Janice; and all his extended family.
He will be fondly remembered by his numerous friends, teaching community, and the many people he helped with home projects.
Rick’s legacy will be carried on through the young people he taught and inspired in Chula Vista schools for 17 years as well as the many kids he coached and mentored on his soccer and basketball teams throughout the last 30 years.
*** To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die *** (Thomas Campbell)
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.glenabbeysandiego.net for the Barnes family.