Alicia Elizalde Richardson's Obituary
With much love and deep sadness, our family shares the passing of our beautiful mother and grandmother, Alicia Elizalde Richardson, who passed away on April 14, 2026, at 70 years old. She is survived by her sons and grandchildren. Alicia was born in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico, to parents Lucrecia Pineda and Pedro Elizalde, the youngest of her siblings, where she married and started her family. Later, she moved to California to begin a new life and raise her four sons. She was the heart of our family, the bond that kept all of us together — always caring for others, making people laugh with her silly faces and jokes, and showing her love through her cooking. Her delicious meals brought comfort, joy, and togetherness to everyone around her. As a Deaf woman, she faced many hardships throughout her life, but she continued forward with incredible strength, faith, and love. She believed deeply in God and prayed every day. More than anything, Alicia loved her family. Her family meant everything to her. She traveled thousands of miles in her blue truck throughout her life to visit loved ones and be in their presence. Wherever she went, she cooked, cleaned, and danced because she loved making people happy. She made people feel safe, welcomed, and cared for, and her love will stay with us forever. She was deeply loved, and she will be deeply missed. Forever in our hearts.
Viewing for Alicia will be from 4:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Preciado Funeral Home, 923 W. Mill Street, San Bernardino, California
Con mucho amor y tristeza, nuestra familia quiere compartir la perdida de nuestra bella madre y abuela. Alicia Elizalde Richardson, quien fallecio el 14 de abril del 2026 a la edad de 70 anos. Le sobrevive sus hijos y nietos. Alicia nacio en Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico a sus padres, Lucrecia Pineda y Pedro Elizalde, la mas joven de sus hermanos, donde se caso y comenzo su familia. Despues se mudo a California para comenzar una nueva vida y crear a su cuatro hijos. Ell fue el corazon de nuestra familia que nos mantenia todos juntos - siempre al cuidado de los demas, haciendo la jente reir con su caras chistosas, chistes y demostrando su amor por medio de su comida. Su delicioso comida traia confort, alegria y juntar a todos al su alrededor. Como mujer sorda, se encontraba con mucha dificultad atravez de su vida pero continuo hacia adelante con su increible fuerza, fe y amor. Creo profundamente en Dios y oraba todos los dias. Mas que nada, Alicia amaba a su familia, su familia era todo para ella. Viajaba miles de millas en su camioneta azul atravez de su vida para visitar a su seres queridos y estar presentes. Donde sea que fuera, cocinaba, limpaba y bailaba porque le encantaba hacer a la gente feliz. Hacia que la gente se sentiera segura, bienvenidos y cuidados, su amor se quedara con nosotros para siempre. Fue amada profundamente y sera extranada mucho. Siempre en nuestros corazones.
Velacion para Alicia sera de 4:00pm a 9:00pm el viernes, 22 de mayo del 2026 en Preciado Funeral Home, 923 W. Hill Street, San Bernardino, California
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