Ensign – Richard Harold Andrade, 81, died July 20, 2022 at his home in Ensign. He was born on July 11, 1941 in Los Angeles, California the son of Harold and Irene (Sanchez) Andrade.

Richard was raised in Ventura. He worked in the construction industry for most of his life, mainly working on city and state projects. On June 11, 1983, Richard married Renee Tyler in Ventura, California. Richard retired from construction and moved to Kansas. He then went to work for IBP/Tyson plant for 15 years. Richard enjoyed watching westerns, deep sea fishing, and hiking. He loved being outside and working in his yard.

Richard is survived by his wife, Renee of Ensign; four children, Josie Diaz and husband Robert of Ventura, California, Arthur Buffalo and wife Courtney, Jennifer Mueller and husband Ken, and Aron Buffalo and wife Amanda all of Newton; one brother, Art Morales and wife Jan; a sister, Diane Mason and husband Bill; 15 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Joe Morales; daughter, Jackie Davis; son, Jason Buffalo, infant son, Richard Harold Andrade; brother, Robert Andrade; and sister, Josie Tafoya.

Services will be held in the summer of 2023 in Ventura, California. There is no visitation as cremation has taken place. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www. swaimfuneralhome.com.