Ricardo -Rick- Zepeda

Ricardo "Rick" Zepeda passed away on July 19, 2011 in Prescott Valley. He was born on January 22, 1961 to Joseph and Armida Zepeda of Cottonwood. Ricardo gradated from Mingus Union High School in 1980. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany and South Korea. Ricardo lived with his children in Clarkdale and was a sports fan. He coached some Verde Valley soccer and baseball teams. Rick is survived by his parents Joe and Armida Zepeda; sister Jeannette Della Donna and Scott of Phoenix; four sons and two daughters Marcus Zepeda and Jacquie of Camp Verde, Michael Zepeda of Palm Springs, CA, Anthony Zepeda of Phoenix, Eric Zepeda of Cottonwood, Angelia and Selena of Prescott Valley; and four grandchildren Ethan, Ana, Ryan and Aiden. A Funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 700 N. Bill Gray Road, Cottonwood on Friday, July 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. with a viewing at 10:30 a.m. VFW Post 7400 will provide military honors following the Mass. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Clarkdale. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com