Richard Manuel Gonzalez, 88, of Red Bud, passed away at 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 at Bria of Columbia in Columbia. It was Richard’s wishes to be cremated. A burial service will be held at a later date at St. Leo’s Catholic Cemetery in Modoc. Pechacek Funeral Homes in Red Bud is in charge of arrangements.