Douglas Rae Richardson

On April 5, 2025, Douglas Rae Richardson, 55, of Belen, NM went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ due to complications from pneumonia. Doug was born in Roswell, New Mexico on January 25, 1970, to Ron and Marilyn Richardson. Doug graduated from Caminiti Exceptional School in Tampa, FL. He never met a stranger. Outgoing and curious, he loved people. He enjoyed making art, listening to music, making people laugh, and going on outings with his housemates and staff of the Los Lunas Community Program. Before entering LLCP in 1998, he traveled with his father, sharing many exciting times in Scotland and England and around the United States. Doug's family included all his team - Case Managers, Therapists, House Managers and Staff, Administrative Staff - and they supported his goals to achieve the best possible life.
Doug was predeceased by his mother Marilyn Saxon, his maternal and fraternal grandparents, and a treasured aunt - Louise Richardson of Greenfield MA and treasured bonus grandparents Grandma and Grandpa Shumate of Roswell NM. Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his father and stepmother Ronald and Diane Richardson, of Kernersville, NC; sister, Kelly Frazier (Rob) of Temple, TX, and bonus sister Rachel Gonzalez (Eddie) of Kissimmee, Fl. Many, many, many were touched by Doug's life. He was under the care of Los Lunas Community Program since 1998 and gave joy and laughter to so many staff and roommates, and also to so many outside of his home. Special thanks and appreciation to all prior and current LLCP employees, staff, therapists, and management. You made Doug's life one of fulfillment and happiness. Donations in Doug's name can be made to Special Olympics, 6600 Palomas Ave NE #207, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Doug was involved in the Special Olympics and enjoyed it very much. Doug truly "LIT UP" so many lives with his contagious smile, and up front friendly disposition. The family is deeply grieved by his sudden "going home" BUT elated that now he is free from all pain and suffering and is rejoicing, talking, and laughing in Heaven with God.
Services for Doug will take place on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at United Methodist Church in Rio Communities, New Mexico. A visitation will take place at 1:00 pm, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 pm, with Pastor Joe MacDonald officiating. New Mexico arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel.  Douglas will be laid to rest in Hardwick Cemetery in Hardwick, Massachusetts on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 2 PM.  Cebula Funeral Home of Ware is honored to direct the Massachusetts arrangements.  For an online Condolence Guest Book, please visit either Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, or Cebula Funeral Home's website:  www.cebulafuneralhome.com.

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