Richard (Rick) Garibay, 62 of Santa Paula, passed away on December 31, 2014, with his family by his side.  Rick was born on May 17, 1952 in Santa Paula, CA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Inez Garibay.

 Rick attended St. Sebastian School and attended Santa Paula High School graduating in 1970.  He was a lifetime resident of Santa Paula.

 Rick worked for Texaco and Vons before going to Farmers Irrigation where he enjoyed working with the local farming community making many lasting friendships.  He also enjoyed traveling to Hawaii with his family and friends, where in 2000 he married his wife Loree, and they would return once or twice a year.

 Rick is survived by his wife Loree, brother, Albert Jr. (Alice), daughters, Arlene Prado (Malcolm), and Jennifer Garibay, grandchildren, Marcus, Alyssa and Marcel Prado, and  granddog Jax Garibay, 2 nieces and 3 nephews. 

 A special Thank You to his niece Jenny and all his friends for all the love and support, and to the doctors and nurses at Ventura County Medical Center ICU.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Santa Paula,Ca. with Fr. Charles Lueras, C.R.I.C. Officiating. Hawaiian attire is appreciated. Per Richard’s request no reception will follow the Funeral Mass.

 For map and directions to ceremony location and to sign the family’s online guestbook, share stories, and post pictures please visit our website: www.santapaulafuneralhome.com and click on Rick’s name located below “Recent Obituaries”.

 Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Family Owned and Operated Robert Rey Garcia Jr. Funeral Services, Santa Paula 805.229.7054