We are sad to announce that on April 17, 2025, at the age of 65, Richard Anthony Hale in Houston, Texas, born in New Orleans, Louisiana passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Anthony Hale to pay them a last tribute.
As Richard Anthony departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Richard Anthony may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Richard Anthony leaves behind.
He is survived by: his wife Nancy Ortiz; his children, Garrett Ortiz, Ryan Hale and Emily Hale; his grandson Dallas; his sister Deborah Leonard (Marian Allen); and his children, Caroline and Kenneth (Bari). He is also survived by many family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 25th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Waltrip Funeral Directors (1415 Campbell Rd, Houston, TX 77055). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
He served as a member of the Spring Branch Foundation making sure the Spirit of the Bear stayed alive for all of us.