Richard was a friend to everyone and loved to make people laugh. Fishing and gambling were his passion.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Elma Lafuente, son Alfred Lafuente (Alice), daughter Patricia (David) Romero, daughter Melinda (Albert) Martinez, daughter Yvette (Jeff) Drake, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, February 1, 2016 at 5:00pm, with a Rosary to begin at 7:00pm at Weed-Corley-Fish, 2620 S. Congress Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 2nd at 10:00am at Dolores Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Assumption Cemetery.