That’s my Uncle’s LP. Nice to see it cirulating, even after all these years.
Funny how people will take anything and poke fun at it. Oh, well…to each his own. We, his family and friends, are proud of his music…that’s all that counts.
In the 70’s I was in a gospel singing group (the girls back up portion) that was headed up by Richard Espino called “The Lord Led” I am curious what he is doing now. How do I get in contact with someone who knows?
I knew Richard in the 70’s when he spent a summer in our town in Montana. He even once came to see me at my college in Washington. Would love to know how he is! Just happened upon this site and nearly fell over when I saw this familiar face!
If you like the music and the strapping young man on this album, then you should get a load of him now. He has gotten so much better with age. And I’m not just saying that because he is my uncle.
If someone is reading this post…PLEASE tell Richard, ‘MAGOO’ (Kathie Magar) is trying to get in touch with him.
We used to travel together in the ‘Golden Heirs Trio’ over 30 years ago. You can have him send me an email, or leave me his email address in a reply post. Also, looking for Bob Warriner who also traveled with Richard and I’m sure they are still good friends. They meant a lot to me, and we had a blast acting silly :) Richard has such a smooth voice. LET ME KNOW OK Thanks tons,
Kathie
I had the same reaction as Donna!! I was one of the backup singers with Angelika and the other girls in the Lord Led. Can you believe that just today I found Richard! I talked with his wife and he supposed to call later today. I’ll refer him to this site but not sure how to have him contact those looking for him
Judi (was Allman)
If you are talking to Richard let him know (as above) Magoo is trying to reach him and he can view this site. If he replies, I’ll send him my email address.
Ask him about Bob Warriner too :)
Thanks to whoever can get in touch with him for me. I would like to set up a reunion…if at all possible with past members of the ‘Golden Heirs Trio’ Richard and Bob were hilarious!
I, like others, just happened on this site and can’t beleive what I saw. I knew Richard back in the early 70’s and still have his album! Worked with him at youth camps and in the church in Woodburn. I’d love to catch up and see where we each have been the last 30+ years. Again, like others, what a voice!!!
Just happened to be surfing around and came upon this site. Hi everyone, Hi Kathy. My email is bob_warriner@yahoo.com, drop me a line and let me know what you’re up to. Saw Ritch about a year ago, but have not been able to reach him since. He is living in the Portland area. Still looking good!
Hey Bob, good to hear from you on this site.
I sent you an email. Check it out so you can be in touch. Would be awesome to find Ritch and hear what all of us have been up to. Sooooo much news!
If anyone else is reading this let us know where to find him.
I found Larry and Carole and sent you the email for them. Be in touch.
Many blessings!
Kathie (Magoo)
I also met Richard in 1976 when he and, I belive Bobby, stayed with our foster family in St.Helens, OR. Both great guys and terrific musicians. Often wondered what happened to them. Has Richard recorded anymore music, and is he still touring? Bob – are you the “Bobby” from Canada?
I met Richard back in 1974. We served together at Angeles Temple. A couple of years later he sang an Elvis song at my wedding at Christian Assembly Foursquare in Eagle Rock, CA. The song was called: The Wonder of You. Would love to get back in touch with Richard.
Kathie, Amazing to find you looking for Richard Espino, I too am looking for him, let me know if you find him before me. STill waiting for your visit to California. PL
Richard Espino! I had such a crush on you when I was about 11 years old! You came and were our Youth Director at our small Foursquare church in Olympia Washington! I’ll never forget that summer in Corbet Oregon, you were the camp Director at camp Crestview. I was so cool cuz I got to sing a duet with you. You were a great mentor to so many! Your ministry and music blessed so many. Thank you for pouring into our lives! Blessing an Peace for 2010! Happy New Year! P.S my maiden name was Hoey and my parents are Tom and Lynda Hoey. I saw coments from a nephew of yours and would love to connect with you and get your music on my Ipod to share with my kids! Peace my friend,Lisa Rodriguez AKA HOEY pinkflfylady@yahoo.com
Ritch Espino passed away Thursday Jan. 28, 2010 in Portland, OR. He was a dear friend and brother in Christ, and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. All his life, Ritch influenced others through his words and deeds. We know he is with the Lord now, and we look forward to seeing him again one day.
Bob Warriner
There is indeed a place for this son of God. Ritch is sorely missed by those who knew and love him. He had so many talents and gifts from our Lord and he used them for the good of so many. Knowing Ritch was a privilege, joy and a blessing.
To Ritch’s family,
We are praying for you at this time of great sorrow. Our family loved Ritch and to this day we use the puppet stage Ritch and my brother Bob built for Cockoo over 30 years ago. We love you Ritch and know you are safe in the arms of Jesus.
love Gord & Jeanne Demchuk
Ritch Espino. He was my professor and friend. A man of greatness who fell last Thursday and shook my world as tears poured from my eyes. He impacted all of his students tremendously and in countless ways. I wish we could have heard him sing, even if only once. To Ritch’s family I extend my deepest condolences. He will be missed on an extraordinary level.
Ritch was my anatomy & physiology teacher at clackamas community college. From what I knew of him, he was a great guy. He always made me laugh and he really cared about his students. I will miss him very much, but am thankful that I was able to meet him.
To his family: you are all in my prayers, may God with you as you go through this difficult time.
Ritch was the best teacher I have had at Clackamas. I will miss him dearly. If there is any way I can get a copy of his music, it would touch my heart. I pray he is safe and happy in the Lord’s loving arms. My heart and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. What a tragic loss for so many people.
Man, I can’t believe it! I just saw him last week and he seemed fine- though he was going through some stuff. He was my A/P instructor in 2008 and we became great friends. He was a great mentor and buddy who had an impactful influence in my life. I really loved that man and CCC will never be the same for me, I always looked forward to our weekly visits. He was like a father to me and to say I will miss him would be an understatement!
God bless you my friend, my brother-I will see you again someday-HANS DETTER
you won’t find out why, it is being kept a closely guarded secret which makes people think of all things terrible. he was an awesome guy, gentle, funny, funny, funny, full of love…now he is gone, what a loss. why this is shrouded in secrecy, who knows…he wasn’t about the whispers behind backs. Dickie put himself out there..miss you dude, we’ll ride again one day!
Bobbie-
You’re correct. My Tio wasn’t about whispers behind backs. And he wasn’t about having every detail of his personal life out to the world either.
Details or not, fact still remains….he’s gone. Remember him and all that he meant to you. That is what is most important. Pass on to others what he gave to you.
He was a gentle careing soul! Rich Espino impacted my life like no other teacher had. He was fun, oh how he made us laugh and learn! Rich you will forever be in my heart. I am so saddened to hear of the loss of a great person. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and his boys that he loved so much and talked so lovingly of!
yo compton bro, I doubt this highly! Must be a terriblly sad rumor. He’s just gone, RIP. from another compton/artesia/paramount bro. we’ll miss your voice, your laugh, your heart. love you dickie.
What a blessing Ritch ws to our family and community in the 1970s. He was so capable and his music still rings in our hearts. We all enjoyed his reaction to the ice and snow in Alberta..not that graceful on skates but like a maniac on the skidoo.In 1999 he returned to Alberta to spend time with my husband, Clint, who was terminally ill with cancer. He called Clint his mentor but it worked both ways..I hate to believe he is really gone..We love you ritchFamily keep looking UP/
Hi
Im Ritch Espinos son and i just want you to know that he lived a good life and thank you to all of you who knew him in his early years and tried to stay in contact im sorry if you didnt get to speek to him. im just going to miss the storys of the good days.thanks to the people who gave him these great storys
Joey Espino
Spending the day with the boys remembering you today on your 59th Birthday. We miss you everyday and your sons talk about you everyday with loving memories…you would be so very proud of them.
I loved Richard so much and loved his music. I hate the fact that people are writing things like, “I wish we could have saved you and sorry it had to end this way”. If you can’t say anything that just flat out gives glory to God and the fact that Richard is now singing with Jesus and Little Flowers Never Have To Worry is his big solo, then KEEP THE COMMENTS TO YOURSELF!
I wanted to say the very first day I ever went to church in my life was a day I met Rich Espino. He was so full of love and kind hearted. He is the reason I continued to attend church–I met him in 1976 in a Foursquare church in Redmond Oregon and will never ever forget his kind heart.
I knew Ritch since we were in Jr. High School together – such a great guy – he was an inspiration to me – will be greatly missed and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so grateful that I had a wonderful visit with him last January when I visited Portland area.
We had the longest lunch ever and I learned more about him than I had in all the previous years.
He was a kind, gentle man with lots of accomplishments. He was a spiritual giant.
This world could be a tough place for someone so nice – I know he is in a really great place now – worshipping, praising God all day long. He is the lucky one!!
Dear Richard, last time I saw him was in the early 70’s in Powell River, BC. Your kindness and gentle heart left a lasting impression. I will see you again one day my friend. To have known you was a gift from God to me. Much love to your family
Met Rich in Penticton BC, when he was there for a number of months with Lord Led in the 70s working with Pastor Sid Waterman at the Baptist Church on Carmi Ave.
He introduced me to Christian rock music and i’ll never forget him, great guy…i can still picture him singing “Little Country Church”… never heard it better! RIP
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What is he doing with his hands?!?!
“A Place for God’s Son”
AHHHHHH!!!!
That’s my Uncle’s LP. Nice to see it cirulating, even after all these years.
Funny how people will take anything and poke fun at it. Oh, well…to each his own. We, his family and friends, are proud of his music…that’s all that counts.
Busted
“Funny how people will take anything and poke fun at it.”
Yes, it’s quite funny.
Oh, Jimmy…makin’ fun of other people…with a name like yours. I’ll not stoop to your level…
WHERE IS THE LOVE?
I celebrate his entire catalogue.
In the 70’s I was in a gospel singing group (the girls back up portion) that was headed up by Richard Espino called “The Lord Led” I am curious what he is doing now. How do I get in contact with someone who knows?
Richard is my cousin, I am proud of everything he does, because I know that he trys his best, Richard is someone I have always looked upto.
I knew Richard in the 70’s when he spent a summer in our town in Montana. He even once came to see me at my college in Washington. Would love to know how he is! Just happened upon this site and nearly fell over when I saw this familiar face!
If you like the music and the strapping young man on this album, then you should get a load of him now. He has gotten so much better with age. And I’m not just saying that because he is my uncle.
If someone is reading this post…PLEASE tell Richard, ‘MAGOO’ (Kathie Magar) is trying to get in touch with him.
We used to travel together in the ‘Golden Heirs Trio’ over 30 years ago. You can have him send me an email, or leave me his email address in a reply post. Also, looking for Bob Warriner who also traveled with Richard and I’m sure they are still good friends. They meant a lot to me, and we had a blast acting silly :) Richard has such a smooth voice. LET ME KNOW OK Thanks tons,
Kathie
I had the same reaction as Donna!! I was one of the backup singers with Angelika and the other girls in the Lord Led. Can you believe that just today I found Richard! I talked with his wife and he supposed to call later today. I’ll refer him to this site but not sure how to have him contact those looking for him
Judi (was Allman)
Hi Judi and Donna,
If you are talking to Richard let him know (as above) Magoo is trying to reach him and he can view this site. If he replies, I’ll send him my email address.
Ask him about Bob Warriner too :)
Thanks to whoever can get in touch with him for me. I would like to set up a reunion…if at all possible with past members of the ‘Golden Heirs Trio’ Richard and Bob were hilarious!
Blessings
Kathie
I, like others, just happened on this site and can’t beleive what I saw. I knew Richard back in the early 70’s and still have his album! Worked with him at youth camps and in the church in Woodburn. I’d love to catch up and see where we each have been the last 30+ years. Again, like others, what a voice!!!
Just happened to be surfing around and came upon this site. Hi everyone, Hi Kathy. My email is bob_warriner@yahoo.com, drop me a line and let me know what you’re up to. Saw Ritch about a year ago, but have not been able to reach him since. He is living in the Portland area. Still looking good!
Hey Bob, good to hear from you on this site.
I sent you an email. Check it out so you can be in touch. Would be awesome to find Ritch and hear what all of us have been up to. Sooooo much news!
If anyone else is reading this let us know where to find him.
I found Larry and Carole and sent you the email for them. Be in touch.
Many blessings!
Kathie (Magoo)
I also met Richard in 1976 when he and, I belive Bobby, stayed with our foster family in St.Helens, OR. Both great guys and terrific musicians. Often wondered what happened to them. Has Richard recorded anymore music, and is he still touring? Bob – are you the “Bobby” from Canada?
I have a great pic of Ritch in the 70’s. Is it okay to share?
Heh. My Uncle is in my iPod! No new stuff, but his old stuff….still crankin’. =)
I met Richard back in 1974. We served together at Angeles Temple. A couple of years later he sang an Elvis song at my wedding at Christian Assembly Foursquare in Eagle Rock, CA. The song was called: The Wonder of You. Would love to get back in touch with Richard.
Kathie, Amazing to find you looking for Richard Espino, I too am looking for him, let me know if you find him before me. STill waiting for your visit to California. PL
Richard if you’re out there, send me your info. Larry
Richard Espino! I had such a crush on you when I was about 11 years old! You came and were our Youth Director at our small Foursquare church in Olympia Washington! I’ll never forget that summer in Corbet Oregon, you were the camp Director at camp Crestview. I was so cool cuz I got to sing a duet with you. You were a great mentor to so many! Your ministry and music blessed so many. Thank you for pouring into our lives! Blessing an Peace for 2010! Happy New Year! P.S my maiden name was Hoey and my parents are Tom and Lynda Hoey. I saw coments from a nephew of yours and would love to connect with you and get your music on my Ipod to share with my kids! Peace my friend,Lisa Rodriguez AKA HOEY pinkflfylady@yahoo.com
Ritch Espino passed away Thursday Jan. 28, 2010 in Portland, OR. He was a dear friend and brother in Christ, and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. All his life, Ritch influenced others through his words and deeds. We know he is with the Lord now, and we look forward to seeing him again one day.
Bob Warriner
There is indeed a place for this son of God. Ritch is sorely missed by those who knew and love him. He had so many talents and gifts from our Lord and he used them for the good of so many. Knowing Ritch was a privilege, joy and a blessing.
To Ritch’s family,
We are praying for you at this time of great sorrow. Our family loved Ritch and to this day we use the puppet stage Ritch and my brother Bob built for Cockoo over 30 years ago. We love you Ritch and know you are safe in the arms of Jesus.
love Gord & Jeanne Demchuk
RIP “Toro”. I will miss you greatly.
Ritch Espino. He was my professor and friend. A man of greatness who fell last Thursday and shook my world as tears poured from my eyes. He impacted all of his students tremendously and in countless ways. I wish we could have heard him sing, even if only once. To Ritch’s family I extend my deepest condolences. He will be missed on an extraordinary level.
I am so sorry to hear of Rich’s passing. He was a dear friend and I love him very much.
May God give his family peace at this time.
Ritch was my anatomy & physiology teacher at clackamas community college. From what I knew of him, he was a great guy. He always made me laugh and he really cared about his students. I will miss him very much, but am thankful that I was able to meet him.
To his family: you are all in my prayers, may God with you as you go through this difficult time.
Ritch was the best teacher I have had at Clackamas. I will miss him dearly. If there is any way I can get a copy of his music, it would touch my heart. I pray he is safe and happy in the Lord’s loving arms. My heart and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. What a tragic loss for so many people.
Man, I can’t believe it! I just saw him last week and he seemed fine- though he was going through some stuff. He was my A/P instructor in 2008 and we became great friends. He was a great mentor and buddy who had an impactful influence in my life. I really loved that man and CCC will never be the same for me, I always looked forward to our weekly visits. He was like a father to me and to say I will miss him would be an understatement!
God bless you my friend, my brother-I will see you again someday-HANS DETTER
Yes – To Ritch’s family our thoughts and prayers.
It is amazing to see all the kind words from so many. We’ve created an online memorial to continue this tribute to our dear, wonderful friend.
Please visit http://richard-ritch-espino.forevermissed.com to add your loving messages.
oh my goodness, I just heard! What in the world happend to Ritch? We were friends from California days!
you won’t find out why, it is being kept a closely guarded secret which makes people think of all things terrible. he was an awesome guy, gentle, funny, funny, funny, full of love…now he is gone, what a loss. why this is shrouded in secrecy, who knows…he wasn’t about the whispers behind backs. Dickie put himself out there..miss you dude, we’ll ride again one day!
Bobbie-
You’re correct. My Tio wasn’t about whispers behind backs. And he wasn’t about having every detail of his personal life out to the world either.
Details or not, fact still remains….he’s gone. Remember him and all that he meant to you. That is what is most important. Pass on to others what he gave to you.
He was a gentle careing soul! Rich Espino impacted my life like no other teacher had. He was fun, oh how he made us laugh and learn! Rich you will forever be in my heart. I am so saddened to hear of the loss of a great person. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and his boys that he loved so much and talked so lovingly of!
Bobbie, we heard suicide. So sad man, he was the best even though it’s been years. What a loss.
yo compton bro, I doubt this highly! Must be a terriblly sad rumor. He’s just gone, RIP. from another compton/artesia/paramount bro. we’ll miss your voice, your laugh, your heart. love you dickie.
Rest in the arms of Jesus my brother. Your pain is gone, you are now free.
What a blessing Ritch ws to our family and community in the 1970s. He was so capable and his music still rings in our hearts. We all enjoyed his reaction to the ice and snow in Alberta..not that graceful on skates but like a maniac on the skidoo.In 1999 he returned to Alberta to spend time with my husband, Clint, who was terminally ill with cancer. He called Clint his mentor but it worked both ways..I hate to believe he is really gone..We love you ritchFamily keep looking UP/
Hi
Im Ritch Espinos son and i just want you to know that he lived a good life and thank you to all of you who knew him in his early years and tried to stay in contact im sorry if you didnt get to speek to him. im just going to miss the storys of the good days.thanks to the people who gave him these great storys
Joey Espino
I loved Rich. He gave so much to all of us in our youth. I am sodeeply sorry that it had to end this way. I wish we could have saved him.
One of the greatest Anatomy and Physiology instructors and a good man! Rest in peace, my friend!
Spending the day with the boys remembering you today on your 59th Birthday. We miss you everyday and your sons talk about you everyday with loving memories…you would be so very proud of them.
love you dad you will be forever missed and always remebered
I loved Richard so much and loved his music. I hate the fact that people are writing things like, “I wish we could have saved you and sorry it had to end this way”. If you can’t say anything that just flat out gives glory to God and the fact that Richard is now singing with Jesus and Little Flowers Never Have To Worry is his big solo, then KEEP THE COMMENTS TO YOURSELF!
I wanted to say the very first day I ever went to church in my life was a day I met Rich Espino. He was so full of love and kind hearted. He is the reason I continued to attend church–I met him in 1976 in a Foursquare church in Redmond Oregon and will never ever forget his kind heart.
I knew Ritch since we were in Jr. High School together – such a great guy – he was an inspiration to me – will be greatly missed and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so grateful that I had a wonderful visit with him last January when I visited Portland area.
We had the longest lunch ever and I learned more about him than I had in all the previous years.
He was a kind, gentle man with lots of accomplishments. He was a spiritual giant.
This world could be a tough place for someone so nice – I know he is in a really great place now – worshipping, praising God all day long. He is the lucky one!!
Dear Richard, last time I saw him was in the early 70’s in Powell River, BC. Your kindness and gentle heart left a lasting impression. I will see you again one day my friend. To have known you was a gift from God to me. Much love to your family
Met Rich in Penticton BC, when he was there for a number of months with Lord Led in the 70s working with Pastor Sid Waterman at the Baptist Church on Carmi Ave.
He introduced me to Christian rock music and i’ll never forget him, great guy…i can still picture him singing “Little Country Church”… never heard it better! RIP
One can find several online records provider which one can consult to anywhere, any hour of the day.
Open the Internet Explorer after cleaning the IE Cache and see if
the connectivity issue is resolved. If it is where you
want to stay, then by all means, stay.