Richard J. Miranda, 79, of Apple Canyon Lake, IL, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 14, 2021, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena, IL.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 A/M, on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, in Stockton, IL, with Fr. Michael Morrissey officiating.

The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, of Scales Mound, is assisting the family.

Richard was born on September 30, 1942, in Chicago, IL, the son of Joseph J. and Victoria A. (Laskovy) Miranda.  He was united in marriage to Christina Brown on April 4, 1964, at St. William's Church in Chicago, IL. They were united in marriage for 57 years.

Richard was formerly employed at the First National Bank, in Chicago, as an Electrical Foreman, retiring in 2000.

Richard and Christina moved to Apple Canyon Lake permanently shortly after his retirement.  Richard loved lake life and being with large groups of friends, playing cards, bocce ball, going dancing with Tina and entertaining in their home.  He enjoyed the bus trips to casinos and site seeing throughout the country with his wife and friends.

Surviving are his wife, Christina; two daughters, Vicki Miranda, of Hampshire, IL, and Lisa Ten Bruin, of Bloomingdale, IL; he was Papa to Trent, Josh, and Matt; his sister, Mary (Beto) Ramirez, of Chicago, IL; and many nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com