Michael Richards

Michael Richards, 65 was called to his eternal resting place on November 22, 2018. He entered this world on November 22, 1953. He is survived by his soulmate and love of his life, Diana Lucero; his sons, Alex Richards and Adam Richards; daughter, Angela Richards Hughes and son-in-law Patrick Hughes; mother of his children, Gail Peabody Richards; step-daughters, Melanie Mang and husband T.J. and Valerie Popadiuc and husband Vasile; grandchildren, Bosten Richards, Jayden and Jasmine Mang, and Valentine, Vivienne and Viana Popadiuc; sister, Linnette Richards, sister Cheryl Hogate and husband Ross, and Denise Richards Sirmans and husband Timothy; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex Richards and Angie Richards, brother Ralph Richards, Uncle Marty Richards and Aunt Delores Richards.

Michael had over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, both hands on in the field and in management. After a successful partnership with his friend Joey Quintana, where he was President of their company New Age Builders, he moved on to create his current remodeling company Rich Built, Inc. which specializes in residential construction.

He became an active member of the HBA of CNM. He chaired the Home Builders Care program and the Remodelers Council. He then became President in 2007. Soon thereafter he received the Builder of the Year Award and made his way in to the Builder Hall of Fame. He is also a Life Director and past President of the NMHBA and has also achieved Life Director status at NAHB.

Michael was a loving, caring, dedicated family man with a contagious laugh and had mastered the famous "Richards Wit". He wore the title of "Grumpa" with pride to the content of his grandchildren. He loved writing, playing and recording music with his great friends Tony Farrington and Ken Kugler. He also enjoyed his many moments with Steve Spensley and all of his HBA family.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH – Westside. A Rosary will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 9:15 a.m. with a Mass to follow at 10:00 am at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd, NW Albuquerque, NM 87114. Please visit our online guestbook for Michael at www.FrenchFunerals.com.

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