Ricardo Lopez, age 86, passed away at his home in Cloverdale on December 21, 2016. He was born in Puerto Rico, a son of Beatirz and Agustina Lopez. He is survived by his wife, Victoria; 6 children, Jose (Martha). Enrique (Josie), Wanda (Joe) Rodriguez, Ricardo, Jr. (Carolyn), Annette (Leland) Brockway, and Edwund (Beth) Lopez; 13 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vidalina. Ricardo worked on the Northwest Pacific Railroad for 36 years. He was a hard worker, a good family man, giving and generous. He loved his family and he loved to dance. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 8400 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor. Burial will follow at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. A visitation with Rosary service will take place from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday, December 29 at Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa, CA.