Richardo Jose Duarte Valecillos

Richardo Jose Duarte Valecillos, 49, of Carmel, passed away May 27, 2022. He was born February 15, 1973 in Caracas, Venezuela.

As a Chef, Richardo enjoyed cooking and preparing meals. He was a gentle and peaceful man who liked to bike, listen to music Cold Play-Police, Bella DaCosta, Metallica, the Beatles, Gun’s, and Roses, and watch documentaries with his niece. Even as a young boy, Richardo was fascinated with airplanes, which allowed him the opportunity of training and working as a Flight Attendant.

Richardo had a passion for animals, such as hamsters, birds, and fish. The last 6 years of living with Johanna’s family brought Richardo much joy. He gave much effort in helping his family still living in Venezuela. Richardo was a loving and caring son, brother, and friend.

Richardo was preceded in death by his father, Rui Duarte, and an aunt.

Survivors include his mother, Isabel De Duarte Valecillos; brother, Ruy Duarte, his nephews Ruy Alejandro and Andres Duarte, his sister-in-law, Johanna Marquez, and husband, Alberto Ibarra, niece Ainhoa, nephew, Noah; and several cousins.

Visitation will take place Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 2 pm in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church, 14598 Oakridge Road, Carmel, with the Memorial Mass beginning at 3 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to Bussell Family Funerals.

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