Richard “Pooh” Alonso, 43, a lifetime resident of Waco, passed away Monday July 20, 2020.
Funeral Service for Family ONLY (maximum Seating Capacity is 60 people): 10AM Monday, July 27 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel; friends may watch the service via Live Stream by Clicking HERE.
Visitation: Noon to 4PM Sunday, July 26 at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Richard “Pooh” Gonzales Alonso was born and raised in Waco and was well known by many. He was a graduate of University High School where he played football and was dubbed the nick-name “Pooh Bear”. He continued to be an avid fan of football but also had a passion for cooking. After many years working as a restaurant manager, he changed direction and was employed by Trane Technologies. Richard will be remembered as a good man, better father, and hard worker who never gave up. He was a wise man who always gave to others, an amazing cook, could make you smile with his kindness, and laugh with his crude sense of humor. Richard was a family man who loved his children dearly and his favorite pastime was being with family and friends. He will truly be missed and definitely not be forgotten.
He was preceded in death by his brother, John Donald Alonso; paternal grandparents, John D. Alonso and Rose G. Alonso; maternal grandparents, Donato Gonzales and Delfina R. Gonzales; aunts, Sophia Ramos and Cindy DeLeon; and uncle, Rodrigo Gonzales.
Survivors include his daughter, Valencia Alonso; son, Richard Aidan Alonso; parents, Richard G. Alonso and Elvira G. Alonso; sister, Veronica Alonso; nieces, Ariel Alonso, Abigail Garcia, and Analeigh Garcia; girlfriend, Viviana Denoyos.
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Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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It seems surreal. I look beside me as I drive and I can see you . When I lay down I can still feel your warm strong hugs. If its really quiet I can hear your voice. I look at my phone expecting your call. This cant be happening. I will always love you babe. I will always carry you with me. I pray that when I go, God can wake me up next to you.
Im so sorry for the family and friends he was a really good man and will be very much missed.
My deepest condolences to the Alonso family
Love y’all Vera,Rick,Vivi and family. So sorry for the loss. I’m still in shock. Love the brown street bunch
Richard was a super guy and was always willing to give me his thoughts and ideas of how improvements could be made to Trane. He always had a smile and a friendly word when I saw him every day. He will be missed so much. So sorry for your loss.
Veronica, you have my condolences in the pass of your brother, praying for your mom and dad..If you need anything give me call…Ricky Lee Dunlap
To Rick , Vira and Alonso Family;
May God’s peace be with all of you during this heartbreaking time in your lives.
We pray the good memories of your precious son bring you comfort.
From the family of Gilbert and Louise Garcia
Ricky will be miss. He had a heart of gold. Always happy never in a bad mood. He will be miss. Prayers for his family..
My deepest condolences to the Alonso family I still can remember when he would play outside his yard in his football gear chasing his sister around the tree at the house on Martin st. RIP lil Ricky # SOUTHSIDE FOR EVER # MARTIN ST. 4EVER!!!
I will forever remember ur smile and ur sense of humor that we shared at work!! RIP Richard taken to soon but never forgotten!!! Miss u already!!
To Rick, Vira and the Alonso family,
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son. May your love and memories of him bring you comfort as you celebrate his life. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless you all,
Veronica G. and Elias Rodriguez
Condolences to the Alonso family. I went to high school with Richard and he was a good fried to me. We were in a couple of quinceaneras back then and even my escort for one of them. He loved his kids and will be missed. Thoughts and prayers with you all at this time and may God Bless!!
Rachel. (Rodriguez) Gonzales
My condolence to you and your family.
To the Alonso family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of Pooh Bear. May God give you the strength and comfort in the coming days. Pooh will forever be remembered for his smile and the love he had for his family.
I am so sorry for your loss of Ricky. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He always said hello to me when we were at a family get together. May the Lord bless you all.
My condolences and prayers go out to the Alonso family. I went to high school with Richard (Pooh Bear) and he was such a kind and gentle and respectful guy and he was one of the very few guys that were like that. He treated me with respect and he was a good friend to talk to. I will always carry the memories that I have of him in my heart and will treasure the pictures I have of me and him always. Rest in peace my friend and know that I will always have you in my heart.
I am sorry for your loss. I remembered him and his sister when they were kids.
God bless you Rick and Vera at this time,so sorry everyone says he was such a good person. Prayers to all his family and girlfriend.
My prayers for the family. Pooh and I went to high school together and later managed together. He was always a good friend and loved his family.
Rick and Vera I am so sorry to here about little Ricky, I will u and ur family in my prayers.
I am sorry to hear about Richard I work with him when he was in high School at burger king he was the sweetest young man I ever know always very helpful I going to miss my friend my condolences to the family.
I’m saddened to hear about this and I’m in complete tears. Richard may God carry you far and away.. Keep your head held high. I will miss you my dear friend…