Richard was born on April 17, 1945 in Lemoore, California. He went peacefully to be with the Lord on August 12, 2022, at the age of 77. Richard left behind his loving wife of 55 years, Elaine M. Simas of Hanford; his children including: Rachelle Simas and husband Carl Morse, Melinda Raulino and husband Chris, Richard Simas Jr. and wife Jennifer, Randal Simas and wife Marlene; 20 grandchildren including: Maria McDonald (Pat), Anthony Salazar, Marissa Salazar, Madi Morse, Samuel Morse, Michael Morse, Kelsie Quinn (Thomas), Kimberlie Foster (Mark), Kristina Dudley (Patrick), Kaitlin Raulino, Richard Simas III, Rebekah Coelho (Chris), Courtney Simas, Jolene Simas, Ericka Simas, Brigit DeJong (Nathan), Randal Simas Jr. (Chelaine), Ryan Simas, Russel Simas, and Rex Simas; and 11 great-grandchildren including: Hudson and Liam McDonald; Lillian, Kathryn, and Benjamin Quinn; Elena, Amelia, and Olivia Coelho; Miles DeJong; Riley and Randal Simas III. Richard is also survived by his siblings including: Manuel Simas (Rosemary), Carolyn Vierra, Janice Fernandes, Diane Madruga (Manuel), and Lavena Amaral (Joe). Richard was preceded in death by his parents Manuel P. Simas and Aldine M. Simas of Lemoore, his sister Nadine Mendonca of Tulare, and his brothers-in-law John Mendonca, Leonard Vierra, and Roy Fernandes. Richard enjoyed dancing, especially at the Senior Dances. He loved to watch his wife Elaine sing during many special events. Richard looked forward to the Portuguese Celebrations at Pismo Beach and loved to meet up with friends at the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed being a Dairyman and Farmer always working hard throughout his life and his children really appreciate how he taught them the importance of working hard, together as a family. He also enjoyed joking, teasing and laughing while visiting with his family and friends. If he teased you, that meant he really loved you, especially if he gave you a nickname. Richard was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He is loved so very much by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Until we meet again, we send all our love to him in heaven. The Visitation will be on Thursday, August 25th, at St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church in Lemoore, from 5:00pm-6:30pm, followed by the Rosary at 6:30pm. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 26th, at 10:00am, at St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church in Lemoore, followed by the Burial at Sunflower Fields Cemetery in Lemoore.