Richard Thomas Gajefski Born March 8, 1938 in Denver, CO. Passed away June 28, 2022 after suffering from a terminal lung disease.

Richard is survived by loving wife, Nancy. Richard passed away just one day before their 64th wedding anniversary, June 29th.

Survived by one daughter Julie Anne Gajefski of Ojai, CA. He also has one granddaughter, Kymala and 4 great grandchildren.

His parents were Fay and Kenneth Sr., Brothers Kenneth Gajefski, Jr., Wife Connie, Charles Gajefski (Deceased), wife Leigh and Sister Diane Carbone, husband Greg.

He served 8 yrs. In the Coast Guard Reserves. Retired from Frito Lay as route salesman for 36 yrs. in Ventura, CA.

He volunteered as a boat patrolman in Ojai, CA. after retirement and loved that job.

Both he and Nancy joined the Fillmore Citizens Patrol and served as Volunteer Sheriffs for about 3 yrs. Before moving to Wellton, AZ in 2005

Richard loved to fish, hunt and camp and He and Nancy did some RV camping and they loved to ride their horses on the trail together.

Richard was crazy about our little dog peanut and was heartbroken when she passed away.

Richard spent many, many hours building detailed ship models and won many ribbons and awards for them at the fairs.

Richard and Nancy are members of the Wellton First Southern Baptist Church where a service will be held in his memory at a later date. Richard is pain-free now and enjoying his new home in Heaven.