Richard died June 16, 2015 in Abilene, Texas He was born September 22, 1959 in Dimmitt, Texas to Guadalupe Quiroz and Juanita Quiroz.

Richard was a restaurant manager.

Richard is survived by his parents, Juanita Quiroz of Muleshoe, Texas, and Guadalupe Quiroz of San Benito Texas; two sons Joshua Quiroz and Jared Quiroz both of Abilene, Texas; one daughter, Brenna Quiroz of Abilene, Texas; one sister, Raquel Quiroz of Muleshoe, Texas; and one brother Raul Quiroz of Muleshoe, Texas.