Born September 11, 1947, Ernest Richard Peche passed quietly to his rest on Dec. 27, 2016 with family by his side.

Due to an affliction with muscular dystrophy, Ernest retired early from the architectural industry. Despite his limitations, for some years he coached baseball with Highland Park Little League. He later experienced a grand love for the sport of horse racing and spent many afternoons at Retama Park Race Track with family and friends. While convalescing, Ernest expressed his fondness for the staff at Blanco Villa Nursing Home. With great appreciation, the family extends many thanks for the thoughtfulness and friendship they extended. Under their loving care, Richard passed with a peaceful heart and love of a family that will miss him dearly.

Ernest was preceded in death by his parents Antonio Ruiz and Janie Olivarez Peche; brothers, Antonio Jr., Elbert Sr. and Ray.

He is survived by his son, Richard Ernest, wife Isabel; grandchildren, Diego Jonas, Nicolette Ariana and Amhlie Gianna; brothers, Lee Roy and wife Teresa, David and Gene; sisters, Irene and husband Steve Ramirez, Janie Peche and Jerry Martinez, Gloria and husband James Starnes along with numerous loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held at the Angelus Chapel at 1:00pm on Saturday, Jan. 21, with a reception to commemorate his life to follow at Olmos Park Auto Group 333 W. Olmos Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78212.