Richard V. Gallardo passed away on Oct. 26, with his daughters at his side.
Richard was born in Moorpark on June 1, 1934 in the area that is now the Target shopping center. He spent his youth exploring the Tierra Rejada among the walnut trees and cattle ranches. After serving in the U.S. Army, Richard met his wife of 48 years, Rosie. While working with the Saticoy Lemon Assn., it was there that he was exposed to trucking and after working his way up, he and Rosie began R. Gallardo Trucking. He established a strong business relationship with Ameron that continued after his active participation in the company. They established their business, home and family in Fillmore. His spare time was spent traveling with Rosie. They cruised, went through the Panama Canal, visited most of the U.S., and Europe. He was also an avid coin collector, wood worker, train collector and enjoyed tending to his garden. He continued to tend to his beloved roses, even after losing the use of his right arm. He continued to maintain his independence until the very end, something that was very important to him. Richard was predeceased by his loving wife Rose Marie in 2008.
Richard leaves behind his children, Lani Farr (Ken), Christina Mauro (Greg), and Richard Gallardo (Stacey), and grandchildren Josh Gross, Samantha and James Farr, Sophia and Amelia Gallardo, brother John, sister Dolly, longtime family friend Millie Shackelford, many other family members and friends and of course his canine companion Monty.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Assisted Home Hospice for their compassion, care and dignity that was given to Richard during his last few days. We would also like to thank Lupe Mercado for her gentle kindness and care.
The family is planning a private family service at a later date, and requests that in lieu of flower that an in kind donation can be Made to Assisted Home Hospice of Ventura.