Roll Call Tribute

Ricardo “Richard” Alonzo
June 19, 1954 - November 7, 2020

Ricardo ‘Richard’ Alonzo passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, in Laredo, Texas.

Graduated from J.W. Nixon High School and later Texas A&M University, Ricardo led a successful career as a civil engineer, master electrician, and rancher. He was a loving son who loved his family deeply. He frequently gave advice to his nieces and nephews.

Ricardo was a religious person who financially supported organizations such as St. Jude’s Research Hospital. He also enjoyed watching Texas A&M football games, ranching, and hunting white tail deer.

Ricardo was preceded in death by his father, Roberto R. Alonzo.

He is survived by his mother, Felícitas Alonzo; daughter, Liliana (Kingsley) Coppinger; son, Christopher Alonzo; sisters, María Elena (Matias) Garcia, Irma Estela (Ricardo) Hidalgo, Rosalinda (Lauro) Salinas, Maricela Dickinson, Diana (Eric) Tiemeyer; brothers, Hector Alonzo, Roberto R. Alonzo, Jr., and Alberto Alonzo. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.