Ricardo “Ric” Miranda, age 52, entered into rest on September 21, 2013 at his home in Prosser, surrounded by family. He was born on November 10, 1960 to Luis and Lupe (Paz) Miranda in Brownfield, Texas. He was raised and educated in Sunnyside, Washington and graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1980. Ricardo and Helen Aparicio were married on July 18, 1986 in Hermiston, Oregon. The couple made their first home in the Tri-Cities and settled in Prosser in 1990.
Ric worked in retail sales and management. He started with Frank’s Chevrolet in Wapato and most recently was finance manager for Prestige Motors in Union Gap.
Ric loved all sports in general and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. In his younger years he enjoyed riding dirt bikes. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
Ric is survived by his wife, Helen Miranda; his children, Devina Riojas and husband, Ramon, Ashley Miranda, Jeremy Miranda and Emmitt Miranda; his grandchildren, Kymbr-Li Riojas, Kane Riojas, Kash Riojas and Austin Miranda, all of Prosser; and numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Prosser Funeral Home.