On November 29th 2015 in Sacramento CA passed away peacefully at age 72. Richard is survived by his loving sister Joanie McKechnie and brother in Law Richard McKechnie. He is also survived by his nephews Kenny (Diana ) and Kevin McKechnie, and his niece Kelly McKechnie Hitt (Michael). Devoted great uncle to Kira, Kade, Kimora, Kellan McKechnie, and Juliet Hitt. He is predeceased by his father, Noble Hopkins, mother, Helen Hopkins and brother Ronald Hopkins. Richard was born in Sacramento Ca and spent his life and career here where he was a Bureau Chief for the State of California. Richard had a love of major sports and will forever be remembered as the Ultimate Dodgers Fan.
A rosary will take place on December 11th 7:30 PM at W.F. Gormley & Sons Funeral Home 2015 Capitol Ave, Sacramento CA 95811. The Funeral will be December 12th 12:00 PM at St Mary Cemetery in the St. Josephs Chapel.
In lieu of flowers or memorials may be made to Christian Brothers High School or Maryhouse.