Service Details
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 10:00 am in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1533 Erie Street, with Rev. Sean Granger officiating. Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. A memorial luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in St. Joseph Church on Friday from 5:00 – 7:30 PM (Rosary recited at 7:30 pm) and on Saturday from 9:00-10:00 am.
Racine – Ricardo Bustos Barrientez, 74, died Friday, November 29, 2019 surrounded by his precious family at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine.
Born January 3, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of Gilberto and Teofila (nee: Bustos) Barrientez. On September 18, 1964, he married the love of his life, Nancy Diaz, in San Antonio, Texas. They met while working at Christie’s Restaurant. Ricardo moved his family to Racine in 1969 from San Antonio, Texas.
Ricardo worked at Young Radiator for over 20 years. He treasured being surrounded by his family especially at family gatherings. He loved coaching his children in softball for many years; enjoyed bowling, camping, spending time at Helen and Adam’s cottage up north drinking coffee on the back porch; and looking for alligators at David’s condo in Florida. A self-taught musician, he played the guitar, accordion and other instruments. He was a lead singer in many bands throughout his life. He enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs and Dallas Cowboys. Ricardo was a member of St. Joseph Parish.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Nancy Barrientez; five daughters, Mary Helen Barrientez (Adam Garcia), Janie (Rick) Koke, Mona (Cory) Pirkl, Debbie (Jerry) Bodven and Sylvia (Andy) Schmidtmann; one son, David (Lisa) Barrientez; adopted daughter, Anita Cordova, all of Racine; two sisters, Ernestina Montoya, Elida Barrea of San Antonio; four brothers, Ramon (Yolanda), Gilberto Jr. (Josie) and Rudy (Janie) of Racine, WI and Lorenzo (Mercedes) Barrientez of San Antonio; sister-in-law, Elida P. Barrientez of San Antonio; grandchildren, Richie (Anna) Barrientez Pittsley, Ethan (Erin) Koke, Natalie Koke, Antonio (Ashley) Barrientez, Andrew (Emma) Navarro, Alex Bodven; Drew, Owenn, Logan, Jack and Gabby Schmidtmann; Kevin and Kurt Larsen, Eric and Matt Barrientez; Joel Cordova and Jessica Dame; great-grandchildren, Alanna, Nevaeh, Kennedy, Sebastian and Angel. In addition to his parents, Ricardo was preceded in death by his son, Ricardo Barrientez, Jr.; brother, Cervando Barrientez Sr.; and many other relatives.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 10:00 am in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1533 Erie Street, with Rev. Sean Granger officiating. Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. A memorial luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in St. Joseph Church on Friday from 5:00 – 7:30 PM (Rosary recited at 7:30 pm) and on Saturday from 9:00-10:00 am.
A heartfelt thanks to Ascension All Saints and AZH Vascular Center for the compassionate care and support given in Ricardo’s time of need. May God bless all of you!
Alma Aviles says
My condolences to you and your family 🙏,my prayers at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elius Crespo says
Our deepest condolences to the Barrientez Family. He was loved, a good friend and a wonderful Man. He will be missed. May God’s grace, Love, and peace embrace you all and give you strength to carry on.
Crespo Family
Anonymous says
Nancy and Family I am Sending Sincere Condolences for Your Loss. I am Elida P Barrientez, Angie M. Coronado. Will Keep You In My Prayers. May Richard Rest In Peace With Our Lord Jesus
Patricia Ingersoll says
My deepest condolences to you and your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Jean Van Swol says
Nancy my deepest sympathies and to the families may God be with you
Sharon Koenen says
My deepest condolences to the entire Barrientez family. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Koke-Pfeiffer says
So sorry for the great loss of Mr B. What a wonderful and beautiful family the Berrientez’s are. Please know you are all lovingly thought of at this time.
Stephanie Baer says
Nancy I am so deeply saddened to see Ricardo has passed away. I always enjoyed seeing you both. I used to work in the cardiology dept. And took care of him on many occasions. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Baer
Kim and Keith Nelson says
I’m so sorry to see this please accept our heartfelt condolences.I regret We are not able to attend sending love and Prayers to the family Love you Jerry Debbie and Alex
Ernestina B Montoya says
Tia my Mom, Tina and the rest of our family send our sincere condolences. Please know you and my primos are in our prayers. Love you all 💕💕
Norma Esparza says
My condolences to the family. Sending prayers. Love from the Esparza’s family.
Anita Cordova says
We will miss you Compadre, go now in peace and be with God and all those that left before us. Love you. 💔
Comadre and family, so sorry…I am always here for you guys, just say the word. Love you all ❤. May the memories he left behind live on in all of us. God blessings.
Anonymous says
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Anonymous says
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Carter family says
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Peter Davidovic says
I am so sorry for your loss
Ruth and Joe Mandala says
Nancy, so sorry for your loss. Hoping you find strength and peace during this difficult time with the help of your family.
Dennis and Shawn Pittsley says
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. God be with you during this difficult time.
Robert and Lois Avila says
May God Bless your family in this time of loss
Hilda Reyes says
Prayers to all the family . He left us many great memories . Rest In Peace and be with god and all those who passed.
Love Always
Hilda Reyes