Richard Lee Liranzo passed away suddenly while recovering from heart surgery at Virginia Mason Hospital on Friday, Nov. 7.
Born and raised in Hayward, California, he moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington and fell in love with the area. He met his beloved wife Marlene on Valentine’s Day 1976 and they were married one year later, making their home in Issaquah.
His passions were his family and friends, travel, Husky football, old music and old cars.
He leaves behind his wife Marlene, children Michael and Lindsey, son-in-law Mathew Ward, and grandsons Jackson and Jameson Richard.
A celebration of his life and loves will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at Blakely Hall in the Issaquah Highlands.