Richard David Chapa Jr.

Richard David Chapa, Jr., age 34, passed away September 15, 2021. He was born on June 7, 1987 to Richard David Chapa, Sr. and Veronica De La Paz in Corpus Christi, Texas where he was raised and graduated from Mary Carroll High School in 2005.

Richard was a loving son, brother, nephew and uncle. Richard enjoyed time with his family and friends, sports and cars. He will always be remembered for his devotion to family, caring personality, loyalty, selflessness and competitive nature.

Richard is preceded in death by his father, Richard David Chapa, Sr; grandparents, David and Mary Chapa; grandparents, Jose and Minnie Espinoza; aunt, Elvira Espinoza; uncle, Jesse T. Espinoza; cousins, Eric Garcia, Ross Blanchard, Renee Blanchard and Angela Sanchez.

Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Veronica De La Paz; girlfriend, Melissa Larson; brother, Jacob (Ramena) De La Paz; sister, Clarissa (Gilbert) Brambila; nephew and niece, Jacob De La Paz and Jacena De La Paz; aunts, Cyndi Flores, Gloria Grande, Terry Espinoza and Amanda Sanchez; uncles,
Michael Chapa and Joe Espinoza and several cousins.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Seaside Reid Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church with Interment to follow at Seaside Memorial Park.

Having the distinguished honor to serve as pallbearers are Robbie Mendoza, Joey Villarreal, Robert Vasquez, Brandon Chapa, Robert Gonzalez and Joey Elizondo.

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