Richard M. Zepeda

Richard Martinez Zepeda was born on May 8, 1960, and passed away on February 5, 2011.

Richard attended East High and was a varsity wrestler. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan as well a proud fan of his nieces' and nephews' sporting events. He enjoyed family gatherings. Richard had a strong faith in God.

Richard was a loving son, brother, father, uncle and grandfather. Those left to remember and cherish his memory are his son, Richard Martinez (Kim) Zepeda III; grandchildren, Randall and Mariah; mother and father, Phyllis and Ronald Macken; brothers, Valentino Zepeda, Timothy (Ronda) Zepeda, Daniel (Michelle) Zepeda and Ronald (Keshia) Macken; sisters, Sophia (Tom) Origer and Lupe (Juan) Hernandez; all of Des Moines; 25 nieces and nephews; ten great-nieces and great-nephews; and many aunts and uncles. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Richard Zepeda; grandmother, Juana Zepeda; and grandparents Preciliano and Antonia Martinez.

A celebration of his life will be held at American Legion Hall Post #731, 1511 South Union Street, from 12 to 3 p.m., on Wednesday, February 9, 2011.

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