John "Earnie" Richards

I’m so happy Earnie is sharing this time with his daughter. Death leaves us in sadness, wishing we could see them just one more time. Evie you are such a sweet angel who will have continued visits from your hunie.. watch for the signs, Earnie will leave them letting you know he’s watching over you. I pray for your heart, I pray you always feel his love. That will never die!! Love you so much my beautiful friend!!

My heart goes out to you at this time. You have been courageous, patient, and forgiving. Hope you know we all love you very much.

Love you Evie
Joy

Oh death where is your sting? Oh grave where is your victory……But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:55
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Love you guys. Rest easy Uncle Earnie

Uncle Earnie, you were a man of true valor, you faced so many treacherous hardships in your lifetime and you always made a conscious effort to make something meaningful out of something unimaginably heartbreaking, never letting your benevolence slip away. I am grateful to be your nephew, it has truly been an honor to know you. Thank you for your generosity, courage, love and most of all thank you for being part of my family. You are missed more than anything and I am grateful that you finally have the peace you are so deserving of and you are free to be with Stacey and Kylee. Dear Evie, Kellie, Brian, Hailey, Alonso, Adan & Austin, you all mean the world to me and I love you all more than anything.

We have been friends since 1973. You were a brother to me , and a great friend. You always had my back no matter what. Both you and Evie have been there for me. We were both Best men at both of our weddings, what a great honor. This is just a short good bye until we can once again see each other and be with our families. I will always remember our friendship forever. May God bless your family. Again thanks for your friendship and care. Love your friend always Dale.
My prayers go out to your wonderful wife Evie and your family at this time.

I hope the golf courses are open, the coffee is strong, and nobody’s playing too slow in front of you. Never to be forgotten! Until we meet again. Love you Uncle.

I will miss Earnie very much and I know I will see him again at the big AA meeting in heaven, along with so many other outstanding members

We are both saddened by the loss of Uncle Ernie. He put up a courageous fight against cancer. I have fond memories of the first time we went to Delta for a boating trip in the little yellow boat. Trying to waterski behind that boat was hard but lots of fun. Then ending the day around the campfire roasting hotdogs with the Eagles greatest hits playing in the background! Good times when I was a young kid. Rest in peace we will miss you.
Troy & Nikki Yoshinaga

There simply are not enough words to express what Earnie meant to me and the level of respect and gratitude I have for him. I can honestly say that I owe my life to Earnie. If you know me then you know what I'm talking about. He has been with me and a part of my life since 1986 when we first met. Who knew it would develop into a lifelong friendship! Earnie has seen me through good times and through bad. He has been a listening ear, a shoulder to lean on, a confidante', and a butt kicker (when needed). I will always treasure his memory. Evie and family - My deepest condolences to you all. "Earnie" will be watching us from on high!

There are too many memories to list , Too much Love Shared, the years flew by and now here we are ,,,,, Your Smile and Sense of Humor will be ours forever ,, ,, ,, my Love to Evie and the family, I know the hole will never be filled, but accept my Love and Prayers and Deepest Sympathy for your lose. Enjoy the Golf with All the Guys and save me a seat ,, ,, ,, Your Legacy will Live On !!!

Spending time with Earnie always meant you'd hear stories of his wife, his children or his grandchildren. I always looked forward to our time together. A great example to me of love and devotion to his family. Truly will be missed.

I will always miss him

I always appreciated seeing him at the meetings. It lets me know that this program is still working. I also got a giggle out of every time you see me he says hi Skippy. When I was going out to a reservation, I ask ERNIE if you had any old books laying around and that I could take out there and donate he came up and gave me a whole sack full of brand new big books 12 and 12 and I thought that was just tremendous. I’ll miss ERNIE but I know I’ll carry his memory for a long time. Farewell ERNIE they probably got you up there chair in the meeting tonight.