Ricardo Peña, 88, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on, Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
Ricardo proudly served his country as a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He worked at the City of Laredo Health Department before he retired. His favorite pastime was going to the ranch but most of all he was devoted to his faith and family.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Alicia Peña.
Ricardo is survived by his children, Norma (Rogelio+) Ortiz, Ricardo (Alma) Peña, Jr., Daniel (Diana) Peña, Miguel (Sara) Peña, Alma (Gerardo) Rodriguez; grandchildren, Roger, Chris, Ricardo III+, Marco, Alisa, Nicolas, Daniel Justin, Valerie, Miguel, Jr., Joseph, Karina, Gerardo III, and Ricardo; brother, Reynaldo Peña; 9 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous other family and friends.
The family of Ricardo Peña wishes to extend our appreciation to Rocha Primary Care, Nurses on Wheels and Special thanks to Conchis, Lydia, Mayra, and Paty who were his caretakers.
The family will be receiving guests on Monday, November 21, 2022, in the Angelus chapel at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A Holy Rosary will begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at San Vicente de Paul Catholic Church located at 2710 Boulanger St, Laredo, TX 78043. The Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 59 of Laredo and Presentation of the U.S. Flag will be provided by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com