LA GRANGE - Richard A. La Grange, age 50, beloved son, father, and brother, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, September 28, 2009. He was born on October 23, 1958 and was a life long resident of Albuquerque. Richard served 20 years in the United States Marine Corp and served our country in Operation Desert Storm, his specialty were Rifleman, Reconnaissance Man and qualified in Scuba and Parachute. He loved his family. Richard is survived by his loving parents Dolores and Eddie Garcia; his children, Richard Eric and wife Vanessa, Melissa Suzanne McElwee and husband Darryl; grandchildren, Rashaun, Isaiah, Audrey and Natalie; brothers, Edward and Chris; sisters, Edwina, Ancilla, Yvonne and husband Mike, Lupe and husband Charles; his girlfriend Christina Bryant; aunt Frances Morales; nephews, John Christopher, Michael, Eddie, Frank, Daniel and Frank Angelo; nieces, Sophia, Gabrielle, Makaila, Emilee and Brooklyn; and host of friends. Casket Bearers will be Michael Montano, Frank Quintana, Daniel Quintana, Darryl McElwee, James Gabaldon and Sonny Torres. Richard's care has been entrusted to:
Daniels Family Funeral Services
Alameda Mortuary
9420 Fourth Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3160