Richard Lee Samora, 49 born November 8th, 1975 in Denver Colorado, Went to be in peace with the lord on December 21st, 2024.
Richie is the son of Larry and Cheryl Samora, and is preceeded in death by his father Larry Samora, Paternal grandparents Lee and Vicki Samora, Maternal grandparents Richard and Sofia Salas, Maternal grandmother Rita Webb and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Richie leaves behind his son, Matias Samora-Zappanti, mother Cheryl Samora, brother Francisco Samora and special niece Arrilina, brother John DeHerrera and family and sister Diane Vanderwater and family along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Richie graduated from Raton High School in 1994 and played baseball when he attended Trinidad State Junior College.
Richie loved his family and friends. He enjoyed teaching the younger generation how to play football and basketball, and he would jump at the chance to offer help to anyone that needed it. Richie was always riding his bike through town and would throw his hand up to wave at you with the biggest smile, and he always had something funny to say and would make you laugh with his witty humor. No matter his circumstances, Richie had the biggest and most caring heart that never changed.
He was loved by many and he left a big impact on his family, friends and the community of Raton.
He will be greatly missed.
Services will be held at the Lighthouse Church in Raton, 1310 S. 2nd St. on Friday, January 10, 2025 @1pm.
A dinner for friends and family will follow the service at the Raton Convention Center, 901 S. Third St.
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