Richard Vincent (Rich) Nevarez, 63, of Camarillo, California, passed away from COVID on January 23, 2022, in Camarillo. Rich was born in Oxnard, California to Richard and Tillie Nevarez on August 17, 1958. He went to high school at Rio Mesa, graduating in 1976. He went on to earn an AA degree in drafting from Ventura College. He then worked for the Ventura County Sanitation District for 7 years followed by 30.5 years with the City of Camarillo’s Public Works Department, retiring in December 2015. In his free time, he enjoyed stringing tennis rackets and building golf clubs, especially “monster” drivers. He played varsity baseball in high school, competitive tennis as a young adult, and golf for the last twenty-five years. He loved helping his parents and siblings more than anything. He adored his Calvary Nexus Church family, often greeting at the sanctuary doors with hugs and smiles. With his wife, he supported Ventura County Pregnancy Center. He was like a kid in a candy store whenever he visited thrift stores and the Roger Dunn Super Golf Store in Anaheim.
Rich is survived by his beloved wife Cheryl of Camarillo, his mother Tillie, brothers Frank and Robert, sister Carole, niece Rebecca, nephew Joseph, stepsons Andy and Tim True, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many friends. He is preceded in death by his father Richard on December 29, 2021. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Calvary Nexus Church, 380 Mobil Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010.
Viewing will take place on Friday, January 28, from 6 to 8pm at Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home, 757 E. Main St., Ventura.
A celebration of life will be held at Calvary Nexus Church on Saturday, February 19 at 11am with Pastor Bruce Zachary officiating, 380 Mobil Ave., Camarillo.