Monday, January 9, 2017

Richard "Dickie" I. Martinez Trujillo

February 1, 1930 - January 9, 2017

Richard "Dickie" I. Martinez Trujillo, 86, of Riverside, CA passed away on January 9, 2017.

The chapel service will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Inland Memorial Mortuary Chapel in Hermosa Gardens Cemetery located at 900 N. Meridian Ave. Colton, CA 92324.  Followed by a full military honors service at Riverside National Cemetery located at 22495 Van Buren Blvd.  Riverside, CA 92518 at 11:30 a.m. (prompt)

Richard was born in Riverside on February 1, 1930.  He attended Fremont Elementary, University Jr. High and Poly High School before joining the Army in 1948 and serving four years. 

Richard was married to Mary Lou on April 10, 1950 and they were married for 66 years.

Richard worked as a Roll Builder Helper for Kaiser Steel of Fontana for 30 years.  He enjoyed barbecuing for his family, watching baseball, playing the Lotto, reading and gardening.  He was also a true Fix It Man and always wanted to help where needed.

Richard is survived by his wife Mary Lou, his children, Rudy and wife Vicky, Deborah, Kristy and husband Ruben, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, a brother, Joseph and numerous cousins. 


Richard is preceded in death by his grandmother, Beatrice Martinez, his mother, Minnie Trujillo and father, Henry "Hank" Trujillo.