Ricardo Richard John

Ricardo Richard John, 37 died peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2015, at the Northern Navajo Medical Center. He was born May 18, 1978, in Shiprock, NM to Lena and Richard John.
Ricardo is survived by his siblings: Stella John, Jeffrey John, Caroline and Todd Thomas, Jefferson John, Carol and Michael Heredia, Nena Oakes, Rolando (his fraternal twin brother) and Collette John. He is also survived by his three uncles and one aunt: Charlie Joe Jr., Charlie P. Joe, Jonathan Joe, and Lula Jackson. Ricardo was the uncle of: Shane Becenti, Terra and Christopher Rosen, Tonia Becenti, Shaun Becenti, Thijs Thomas, Hans Thomas, Ethan Thomas, Xavier John, Logan and Hayden Heredia.
He is preceded in death by his father, Richard John, mother, Lena Mae John, sisters, Sherry John, and Sharon Becenti.
Ricardo was diagnosed with multiple end-stage medical conditions and although he persevered for the last few months, he finally succumbed to a brain tumor that eventually took his life.
Ricardo's friends knew him as "Rico" and he was well-loved by all who knew him. He was a multi-talented artist and his love for the arts was ever present in his daily life. Ricardo will be remembered for his unique personality and his ability to be the center of attention wherever he was.
Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday November 6, 2015 at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church at the Jct. of Hwy 491 and 64 in Shiprock, NM. Burial will follow the services and will be conducted at the Shiprock Community Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Catholic Center in Shiprock, NM following the burial service at 12 p.m.
A GoFundMe account has been established at: http://www.gofundme.com/ricolove for those wishing to contribute to his funeral expenses.
Ricardo's care is entrusted to the Cope Memorial Kirtland Chapel, 458 County Road 6100, 505-598-9636.