Chicago, Illinois — With broken hearts and tearful eyes, the Chicago community mourns the tragic passing of Richard Donovan Garcia Saucedo, a vibrant 17-year-old whose life was cut far too short on June 30, 2025. As friends and family prepare to say their final goodbyes, they hold close the countless memories of a young man who brought warmth, laughter, and light into every space he entered.

Born and raised in Chicago, Richard was known for his big heart, quick wit, and the quiet strength with which he carried himself. Whether he was cheering on a friend, helping out at home, or lighting up a room with his humor, Richard left an imprint on everyone he met.

“He was the kind of person who made you feel seen,” said one close friend. “He had this way of making you smile, even on your worst days.”

Richard’s passing has sent waves of grief through his family, friends, and school community, who remember him not just for the life he lived, but for the future he deserved. His absence leaves a silence impossible to fill.

He is deeply mourned by his loving family and a wide circle of friends and relatives whose lives he touched with sincerity, loyalty, and joy.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, followed by a Funeral Mass on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Marin Funeral Home in Chicago. Loved ones are invited to gather, reflect, and celebrate the life of a young soul taken too soon.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who knew Richard honor his memory by spreading kindness, supporting one another, and holding their loved ones close.

As the city grieves this painful loss, Richard’s name will live on — not just in prayer, but in the stories, laughter, and love he leaves behind.