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Ricardo Alaniz Obituary

Ricardo (Rico) Alaniz Jr. On June 18th, 1970 Ricardo (Rico) Alaniz Jr. came into this world. He was the first born to Ricardo and Consuelo Alaniz of Farmersville CA. He passed away on May 21, 2012, he died at the age of 41 years old. On September 16, 2004 he married the love of his life Vanessa Alaniz he came into the marriage with her daughters, Stella Chavez and Venicia Guillen-Alaniz, whom he loved with all his heart and treated them like his own. There love together had two sons Santino Ricardo Alaniz and Lucian Joaquin Alaniz who will be residing with him in heaven. He also leaves behind his godson Alex Winslow, a brother Rumaldo Alaniz and brother in law Zeke Gonzales. He was an uncle to Luciano Alaniz, and Joseph Jay Gonzales. A greater love just like a brother or sister is the one we made our Compadres and those being are; Compadre Gilbert and Amanda Ortiz, Compadre Robert and Sandra Ramos, Compadre Edmund and Teresa Winslow, Compadre Corondo and Nena Lozano, Compadre Albert Alafa and Comadre Sonia Garcia. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts and cousins to many to name. He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboy fan and throughout his life he made many friends. He was a gentle hearted man who loved his family more than anything. We were all grateful to have a memory or another of him. A rosary will be recited Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel at 6 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Friday, June 1, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Burial at Exeter District Cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to [email protected]

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta on May 30, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Ricardo Alaniz

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I just catch myself feeling so sad sometimes. I miss you so much!

Sonya Garcia

June 27, 2012

I would of rather laughed one more day, than send flowers!

Family Alaniz'es

June 6, 2012

Our younger years, we acted more like brothers & sisters!

Family Alaniz'es

June 6, 2012

June 2, 2012

Giving the Ricardo's family my sincere prayers and condolences.I'm part of the Alaniz family tree and I live in Visalia. I will give Maine a call tomorrow Sunday to offer my condolences to the Ricardo Alaniz family. Rey Garza (Hijo de Petra Alaniz Garza, Texas).

MIREYA SANCHEZ

June 2, 2012

MAY THE LORD BLESS YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME AND PROVIDE YOU
WITH STRENGHTH, COMFORT, AND GUIDANCE, AS MUCH AS TRUST KNOWING HE WENT "HOME".....

Anna Tobias Anaya

June 1, 2012

To Ricardo's family, sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you all.

John & Ismelda Vasquez

June 1, 2012

Ricardo and Consuelo Alaniz and his wife Vanessa Alaniz and children, plus the entire Alaniz familia. OUR deepest condolences. I got to know Ricardo (Rico) when he was young and really found him to be very pleasant, and respectful. I was saddened to here of his passing. OUR prayers are with the entire family and May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Maria Martinez-Rocha

June 1, 2012

My dear friend Rico words can't express how heart broken i am to lose such a good homeboy like you. I think back when we were kids in school, we were always in the same class. You will truly be missed. See you soon...
Mary Martinez-Rocha (Chicago, Ill)

Fernando Gonzalez

June 1, 2012

To Ricardo's family: Sorry for your loss are prayers are with you. We will miss you. Your homeboys,Fernando,Arnold,Armando Gonzalez and Juvie.

June 1, 2012

"My condolences to the Alaniz Family may God heal your broken hearts and give you strength during this difficult time of losing a loved one"

DINA RODRIGUEZ

May 31, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nora zamora

May 31, 2012

To a good family that need not go through so much heart ache in so little time my God find his way to console u in your time of Grief. With love from me and my husband. Rico u were such a good friend. Too Cool

BRANDI MCKINNEY

May 31, 2012

Vanessa & family, My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you. ~EPIC HAIR STUDIO~

Maryann Castaneda

May 31, 2012

Rumaldo I am so sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you and your family.

May 31, 2012

Alaniz Family i am so sorry for your loss. I pray everyday for all of you guys. love Maryann Castaneda Navarro

May 31, 2012

Richard, Connie, Mondo I am so sorry for your loss. With my deepest sympathy
Kim (Dare) Nelson

Olivia & Henry Gonzalez

May 31, 2012

Hay girl im so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family . Im hear for you you and your kids even thou we all wernt so tight girl everybody needs somebody. Henry and I are hear for you. Stay Strong.......

May 31, 2012

(Salmo 46:1) Dios es para nosotros refugio y fuerza, una ayuda que puede hallarse prontamente durante angustias.

manuel and robyn

May 31, 2012

forever in our hearts rick.....

gaby mora

May 30, 2012

Venessa im so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your children in these hard times! Love you girl and you are in my prayers

We miss you so much

Venessa & Ricardo Alaniz

May 30, 2012

Danny Taff

May 30, 2012

I still cant get over hearing this news Rico, I mean Man Carnal, I just talked to you at lunchtime the same day you left us but yet i hear you talking to me everyday.I know you will always be here in my heart and do me a favor Carnal, save a place for me. I'll be there soon.

Scott Fraire

May 30, 2012

Mondo im so sorry for your loss bro, may God comfort you and your family much love and respect.

Scott Fraire

May 30, 2012

Forever in our hearts Rico

Terri Winslow

May 30, 2012

I don't think the pain of losing someone is ever supposed to go away, but I do know that God gives us the strength, courage and hope to carry on, just as Ricardo would've wanted us to. May his soul rest in peace. Until we meet again Compa =)

Johnny Contreras

May 30, 2012

To Ricardo's family, sorry for your lost. My heart and prayers go out to you.

Eddie Patino

May 30, 2012

We lost a good soul ,a man, a family man , and a good friend ..love you, bro..

Isabell Vasquez

May 30, 2012

Rumaldo sorry for the loss of your brother he was a great guy, time will heal your heart.. remember he will always be with you by your side. Love and Prayers Always for you and your family

Valerie Rangel

May 30, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Alaniz family during this difficult time...Remember ALL the good times you had together Mondo and Liz. That's what will help you thru this. My deepest condolences.

Mondo Alaniz

May 30, 2012

I love you bro...so much i wish i could say to you.I will always have you in my heart,i love you bubb!!

Elizabeth Alaniz-Sisk

May 30, 2012

When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still. Your smile, your laugh, your voice we can still hear. What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget, and with that I say goodbye to my cousin, my primo...my family, my friend. We love you...

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