Richard Paul Meza, born August 10, 1963, in Lordsburg, New Mexico to Esequiel and Marcelina Meza, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026 surrounded by his siblings, Anna Meza, Louis Meza and Terri Meza.
Richard worked for Brown and Root Construction for many years until he relocated to Tucson, Arizona and began working as a custodian with the University of Arizona. He loved listening to music, watching old cowboy western tv shows, but he mostly enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and his dogs.
Richard was preceded in his passing by his wife Cynthia Flores Meza, his father Esequiel Meza, and his mother Marcelina Meza.
He is survived by his siblings Anna Meza, Louis Meza, Terri Meza and his nieces and nephews Amber Orozco, Aziaha Rodriguez, Anastasia Foster, Andrew Rodriguez, Gabriel Medina, Sammy Medina, Manuel Medina Jr., Milah Medina, Matthieu Jimenez, Jesus Borquez, Noah Borquez, Lorenzo Borquez, Isaac Borquez, Layla Borquez and his beloved dog Macie.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
The holy rosary will be recited by Maria Elena Roybal on Friday, July 10th at 10am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Memorial Mass will commence at 10:30am with Father Jude Okonkwo officiating. Concluding service inurnment will take place at Shakespeare cemetery at 12 noon.
Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.
