Richard Craig Lovato Jr. was born on July 28, 2004, in Thornton, Colorado. On April 18, 2023, he went home to be with Jesus and forever walk the streets of gold.

Richie is survived by his son Richie III, his parents Richard Lovato and Hannah Webber. He will forever be remembered, missed, and deeply loved by his sisters Haley, Kaley, Baley and brother Jayden as well as his grandparents Pat & Sharron Lovato, Greg Webber and Miriam Smith, Uncles, Aunts, cousins and many friends.

Richie brought an abundant amount of joy and happiness to everyone that is in his life. He always welcomed his family with a big hug and a smile that could light up any room. On July 7, 2021, Richie brought a new kind of joy by becoming a father to Baby Richie. He loved and cared for his son tremendously. In his short 18 years Richie lived his life to the fullest. He was athletic and enjoyed playing baseball, football and wrestling. Richie also loved to cook and wanted to attend Culinary School. He also had a great love for dogs. Richie's love and care for his family and friends was genuine and never ending. He truly was a one of kind son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Richie will always live on through our memories and will never be forgotten.