Ricardo Puga, a lifelong resident of Lubbock, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born on July 12, 1963 to Gerardo H. Puga and Eustacia (Martinez) Puga. He served in the United States Army.

Ricardo was a very artistic man, he loved drawing and painting. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved them dearly. As a younger man he played baseball and enjoyed boxing, as he grew out of that phase he took on the hobby of bingo and watching all sorts of sporting events, the Dallas Cowboys was his team.

Those left to cherish his memory are his siblings; Janie P. Garcia, Cruz Hernandez, Sylvia Chadis and husband Roberto, Delia P. Hernandez and Gerardo Puga, Jr. and several extended family members and friends.

Ricardo was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. with the rosary being recited at 12:00 p.m. and funeral services beginning at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park, Woodrow, Texas.