In Memory of Richard Felipe
Our dear friend and colleague, Richard Felipe, went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday, June 10th, 2009. He was an amazing, incredible, and wonderful man.
Richard Felipe was a man with an excitement for life. The king of adventure, generosity, and relationship, he never wasted an opportunity to love. Richard faithfully sponsored a Ugandan boy for years through World Vision. When a missions opportunity to Uganda came along through his church, Richard jumped on board. Not only did he serve the people of Uganda with his church group, Richard went above and beyond the traditional call of duty to his World Vision child. Richard separated from his group for a time. He hiked for three hours to reach the isolated village where his child lived in order to minister to the villagers and meet the child he’d only known through letters. Richard’s heart for God and relationships is an example to us all.
Click here to read Richard’s World Vision story of faithfulness.
Richard in Uganda.
He asked that donations be made in his memory to Union Rescue Mission in lieu of flowers.
Richard’s viewing will be on Monday, June 15th from 5:00 to 9:00pm at Gates Kingsley & Gates Moeller Murphy Funeral Home. (1925 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403)
Richard’s memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, June 16th at Trinity Baptist Church in Santa Monica. (1015 California Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403)
Richard will be buried in Emporia, Kansas.
Richard dancing the Irish Jig at St. Patrick’s Day potluck.
Richard playing a baby shower game.
Richard singing “Sweet Caroline”.