Richard will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Marg (Payne) and his children Alison and spouse Ian Alldritt and  Andrew and his spouse Sara (Tietz).  He is also survived by his parents Ian and Doris Rodrigues, his sister Susan Pfieffer and husband Herman.    Also survived by his sister-in-law Jacki Barber and mother-in-law Fay Payne; his brother–in- law Allan Payne wife Carol, sister- in-law Marion Shaw, husband Glenn, brother- in- law, Art Payne wife Diane, brother- in-law John Payne wife Janette, sister- in- law Mary Davidson husband George, brother- in- law Jim Payne wife Marlene, and brother- in- law Mike Payne wife Connie and many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
He is predeased by his brother Anthony.
Richard was born in Pune, India and immigrated to Canada (Brantford,Ontario) at the age of 3.  He was introduced to his wife at the age of 17 by Marion and Doug Sheppard, fell in love, married in 1980 and had their first child in 1985 followed by their second child in 1986.  Richard moved his family to Delta, BC in 1990 to continue his employment with Air Canada (Canadian Airlines).  He enjoyed travelling around the world with his wife and children visiting Australia, India, Mexico, Jamaica, Hawaii to name a few.  Richard worked for Air Canada as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for the past 25 Years (Wardair, Canadian Airlines, Air Canada).  He was also an avid outdoorsmen/hunter and was a Canadian Firearms Instructor.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 15th at Immaculate Conception Church, 8842 119th Street in Delta at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Wildlife Federation.