Richard J. Munoz
March 30, 2018
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Richard J. Munoz, 79, passed away Friday morning, March 30, 2018 at Urbandale Health Care Center with his family by his side.
Dick was born in West Des Moines and lived there most of his life. He graduated from Valley High School in 1957 and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Dick retired from West Des Moines Schools and had a great love of softball. He coached and umpired for 40 years.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughters, Kelli Munoz, Shelli Smith and Tina (Stew) Drake all of Des Moines; sons, Anthony (Misty) Munoz of Grimes, and Mark (Jessica) Forgy of Phoenix; grandchildren, Nathan, Brittney, Symone, Evan, Anthony Jr., Charlie, Maddie, and Paloma; great-grandchildren, Nae Sean, Takyla and Symar; his sisters, Vigie Frye and Mary Pritchard; his brothers, Phillip, John and Joe; and his dogs, Sadie and Sophie. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Donaciano and Mary (Barcena) Munoz; brothers, Lupe, Manuel and Tommy; and sister, Carmen.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 3 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary at 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines, following by burial at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
William B Conner
04/11/2018
He will be missed. Became a good friend. Condolences to all, kith and kin.
Anne Perez
04/04/2018
Dear Kelly, Shelly and Tina,
Wanted to add my condolences. Whenever, I have been to Valley Junction, I try to remember on what street and in what house your father and family lived in. Maybe the house is gone, but surely your fathers spirit remains. Peace be with you and yours.
keith P Schmitz
04/04/2018
Kathy and Family; I am truly sorry for your loss. I remember Dick as a very good ump and an even better person; a friend to all.. It was always a pleasure to work a tourney or a game with Dick.. Tomorrow I will say a prayer for his loved ones ; and reminisce about the good times spent together. I am sure Dick is at rest in peace... May God bless and console his family !
Linda Lowinski
04/02/2018
Kathy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working games with Dick. Kathy you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Richard W. Glenn
04/02/2018
Dear Family,
It is with a heavy heart that I convey my condolences to you all. The loss of a loved one is huge and Richard will be missed by all. Richard and I were classmates, friends and teammates at Valley (class of 57) and he has always been special. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. May God bless you and your families in this time of sorrow. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life.
May he rest in peace!
With my deepest sympathies,
Dick Glenn
Gary & Susie Munoz
04/02/2018
My Uncle Dick always was a significant part of my growing up. I will always remember the wonderful ways that he would tease me to make life happy all the time. We are so sad to have to lose him so early in life. However, the Lord had other plans for him, so it is alright. Just know that we love you so much, and we will miss you in so many ways. The Lord be with you dear Uncle Dick.
Carol Ramirez
04/02/2018
Dick and Dick can renew their childhood shenanigans again. They were great buddies. So sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers to the Munoz family.
Kelly Drane
04/02/2018
Kathy, I am saddened to hear this. Please know you are in our thoughts.
Ann Marie Moreno
04/02/2018
My deepest sympathy to the Munoz family.
Vaughn & Teresa Van De Boe
04/01/2018
To a great neighbor and Friend. Our neighborhood is not the same without you. We hope the lord has made you his chief umpire and will continue to have you call balls and strikes for the thousands of ball players in his kingdom of heaven.
We miss you and will see you someday in the future. Rest in peace our friend!
Jan Doschadis Shodis
03/31/2018
Kathy & family-Saddened to learn of Dicks passing. Our friendships were a blessing shared.....
Always,
Shod
Nancy Squire
03/31/2018
Kathy and family, Praying for you. May your memories of Dick grace each day. Your angel is with you.
Bud and Val
03/31/2018
Dick is finally "SAFE", at home, with his father. We smile when we think about that, but sad never seeing that smile of his here on earth again. Love you Dick
Christie Arcuri
03/30/2018
Kathy, you are in my prayers. Peace be with you.
Sheila Moreno Mike & Jessica Moreno
03/30/2018
Our heart felt condolences from the Moreno Family.