Richard A. Saavedra Jr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-04-13T17:00:00
End: 2025-04-13T18:00:00
Location: Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard A. Saavedra Jr. of Springfield, Illinois, born in Houston, Texas, who passed away on April 6, 2025 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard A. Saavedra Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Saavedra and Virginia Saavedra. He is survived by: his wife Valerie; his children, Heather Saavedra, Rick Saavedra (Julie) and Amanda Nickols (Chris); his grandchildren, Max, Mae, Emmett, Cole and Paige; and his sister Rita Rose Saavedra.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to American Heart Association, a charity close to Richard's heart.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home
437 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704

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