Richard M. Zepeda
February 05, 2011
Richard Martinez Zepeda was born on May 8, 1960, and passed away on February 5, 2011.
Richard attended East High and was a varsity wrestler. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan as well a proud fan of his nieces' and nephews' sporting events. He enjoyed family gatherings. Richard had a strong faith in God.
Richard was a loving son, brother, father, uncle and grandfather. Those left to remember and cherish his memory are his son, Richard Martinez (Kim) Zepeda III; grandchildren, Randall and Mariah; mother and father, Phyllis and Ronald Macken; brothers, Valentino Zepeda, Timothy (Ronda) Zepeda, Daniel (Michelle) Zepeda and Ronald (Keshia) Macken; sisters, Sophia (Tom) Origer and Lupe (Juan) Hernandez; all of Des Moines; 25 nieces and nephews; ten great-nieces and great-nephews; and many aunts and uncles. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Richard Zepeda; grandmother, Juana Zepeda; and grandparents Preciliano and Antonia Martinez.
A celebration of his life will be held at American Legion Hall Post #731, 1511 South Union Street, from 12 to 3 p.m., on Wednesday, February 9, 2011.
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Betti Murphy
05/10/2023
Last time I saw dicky was at qt university and 6th dm ia he handed me 10 dollars had the smile of adevil
Krista & Don Reha
02/08/2011
I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother, uncle, grandfather and son. I realize that the pain right now seems unbearable, and I just pray that your entire family can help each other through the greif with the help of the friends who love you! My heart goes out to each one of you, and I will continue to pray for peace and comfort to find you soon.
-Love, Krista Reha & family
Myrene England
02/08/2011
Dan and family - I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to you at this time of loss. My parents always said a parent should never have to bury a child when my brother died. We have to believe that they're in a better place with no pain now. May God Bless you at this difficult time.
jessica blair daab
02/07/2011
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I ALWAYS REMEMBER DICKIE AS HAVING A SMILE ON HIS FACE WHEN I ASKED HIM HOW HIS FAMILY WAS DOING. HE LOVED HIS FAMILY SO VERY MUCH.ALWAYS ASKED HOW SAM AND KATHY KENNY AND MYSELF WAS DOING.GOD WAS BLESSED WITH A SPECIAL MAN THIS WEEK AND WELCOMED DICKIE WITH A SMILE AND HOLDING HIS ARMS OPEN FOR HIM.AGAIN I AM SO SORRY AND JUST WENT THREW THIS MYSELF THIS PASS NOVEMEMBER.TIME WILLL HEAL YOUR LOSS BUT GOD WILL BLESS ALL OF YOU WITH HIS WARM TOUCH.
shelly donadson
02/07/2011
i just wanted to say how vry sorry I am for the loss of Dickie he was a very special guy and he will be greatly missed. i love you guys and I am praying for you