The family of Ricardo R. Nolasco, 96, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders accompany their hero to his final resting place. It will be our honor to fulfill their request.
Richardo was born to Viviano and Carlotta Nolasco in Albuquerque, NM. The family eventually migrated to CA. He graduated from San Pedro High School in 1945 and then entered the Navy, serving on Guam for almost two years. His duty assignment was the fuel division. His in-service education was storekeeper school. He was honorably discharged in 1948. He received the Good Conduct Medal.
After his discharge from the Navy, Ricardo moved to Tehachapi, owned a grocery store, then moved to Orange County where he opened a hardware store and became a painter. He then moved to San Pedro and became a paint contractor. Subsequently, he moved to Lone Pine where he was able to enter his daughter into a special education facility. Successively, he returned to San Pedro for a short time but decided Tehachapi was where he wanted to live out the remainder of his life. In 2008, Ricardo moved back to Tehachapi. In Tehachapi, Ricardo owned a Mexican restaurant. He also worked as a paint contractor. He eventually retired from painting in 2009.
Ricardo was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1980 and served all offices. He was very proud when he was awarded his fellowship. He continued to serve the Moose until they closed in 2014. He was very involved in the Mountain Festival through the Moose Lodge, one year selling the most tickets. He served the Tehachapi Search & Rescue as well. Ricardo was well known in Tehachapi for many years. He loved living here and serving his community.
Ricardo is survived by his wife of 14 years, Virginia, and will be missed by his children Maria, Kathy, Cath, Ricardo Jr., and Michael. He will also be missed by his sisters, Beatrice and Geraldine, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 18 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 20241245: Stage at Wood Family Funeral Service, 321 West F St, Tehachapi, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xkr5c8GxgyJBuk9a61250: Mission briefing.
1300: KSU to Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/L2SJMY3nwuevdY1y91330: ETA to Bakersfield National Cemetery.
1400: Flag line and military honors.
Jim “Pops” Davis
Tehachapi CA PGR Ride Captain
US Army 1964-70, Vietnam 1966-70
Army Ranger Mos 63B20& 63C20
jdavisabajo514@yahoo.com
(661) 221-3120You do not have to be a veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the Ride Captain (RC). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
