Obituaries

Condolences

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  07/25/2025

  cecilia

  I was going through old emails from my time at Ohlone College and came across a thread between Richard and I from 2017. I felt the urge to reply, eight years later, just to thank him again. I've spent the last hour on his YouTube channel, listening to his Havana Dream album, only to discover, with deep sadness, that he has since passed. I regret not responding to him sooner. His music still brings me comfort; his melodies come back to me like muscle memory, even after 18 years. I remember him as a kind and generous soul, and I'm truly grateful for our exchanges. I wish I could tell him how thankful I am to have been in his class, to have heard his music—music that has stayed with me all these years. I wish him nothing but the best, always, in his next chapter in the beyond. I hope he is surrounded by the most beautiful music wherever he is now and that he is at peace, wrapped in love and tranquility.

• 04/12/2025

  Steven Worley

  Richard was a very patient and beloved teacher. I first met him through his Rock & Blues guitar class at Ohlone College. Richard introduced me to the world of classical guitar in his other guitar classes and gave me my first opportunities to teach other guitar students. I still benefit from his lessons many years later. I'll never forget Richard. RIP

• 12/10/2024

  Kristy Sandeen

  Richard was the coolest. So calm, talented and generous with his time. I adored my guitar classes in high school and still pull out his worksheets to practice with. What a wonderful guy. He will be missed by so many!

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  12/08/2024

  brock

  Rich was my guitar teacher and a mentor to me and many of my friends. His senior recital at CSUH made me decide to study there. We had a good long call together a few years back. Life moves fast.

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  12/08/2024

  Marinell Lum

  I am so sorry to hear of the passing of dear Mr Kendrick. Mr Kendrick was my guitar instructor while I was in highschool. When he still taught out of Allegro. Web finger guitar master , Rest Well. Thank you for sharing your love of guitar.

• 12/08/2024

  Steve Proffitt

  Thank you for your all your enthusiasm and encouragement Richard. You helped bring back my passion of playing guitar. RIP

• 12/04/2024

  Joe Fisher

  I went to school with Richard. He was a gentle giant. Always treated me well.

• 12/04/2024

  Joe Simpson

  Richard was my guitar teacher when I started at Ohlone in 1983. He was a great player and I'll always remember him fondly. RIP Rich.