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Riverside Funeral Home - Los Lunas

Ernest "Ernie" Ray Richards

March 3rd, 1951 - January 25th, 2025

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Ernie Ray Richards age 73 sadly has parted ways with this world and is no longer fighting earthly battles. May he finally be at peace with the Lord above.

He was introduced to this world on March 3rd 1951 to his parents, Donald and Lela, Richards and the state of Alabama. His family eventually relocated in Belen, New Mexico, That is when he had joined the Vietnam war in March of 1970-1974, where he bravely served 2 terms in the war under the branch of the navy. After

 Serving his 2 terms, he later on went to work in the trucking industry until the day he got his disability. He was a wonderful father in life and will be followed in death by his daughter , Tanya Ortiz , his mother and father , his sister, brother ,  and niece. His name will live on through his daughter. Autumn Kunkle and Sarah Stowe, his grandson, Tony Bob Ortiz and granddaughters Raven, Azeala "Pheobe" Stowe, Alicia Daugherty, his sister Sheryl Mobbley, brother Charlie Richards and niece Lela Hulgren. May you finally be at peace, you will forever be missed.

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Riverside Funeral Home - Los Lunas

Riverside Funeral Home - Los Lunas

Since 1994, New Mexico families have turned to Riverside Funeral Home in Los Lunas for compassionate, economical arrangements. Our comfortable facility has a peaceful chapel with complete audio-visual support for memorials and life celebrations. Allow our devoted bilingual staff and certified celebrants to help you create a meaningful farewell that aligns with your faith, culture, and beliefs. For your convenience, we offer online arrangements that you can make from the comfort of your home. Riverside has relationships with local cemeteries and can facilitate a graveside service, whether you choose burial or cremation. Our mission is to help you through this challenging time with affordable, respectful care....

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