Funeral service for Richard Carl Gouveia will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Lawton with Deacon Bob Quinnett officiating

Burial with military honors will follow in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

A Rosary will be held Friday, September 21, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will greet friends following the Rosary.

Richard Carl Gouveia, 65, Lawton passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his home in Lawton. He was born November 17, 1952 in Lowell, Massachusetts to Francisco and Rita (Soucy) Gouveia. Richard served his country in the United States Army from 1970-1973 as an engineer equipment maintenance repairman. On September 26, 1973 Richard married Alicia Macias in Lawton and was married for 44 years. Following his time in the Army Richard was employed by T & G Construction in Lawton from 1973-1984 until moving to Tewksbury, Massachusetts. He returned back to Lawton and was rehired by T & G Construction and worked from October of 1986 until July 18, 2018. Richard was an asphalt superintendent.

Richard enjoyed spending time with his family. His favorite things to do were fishing, planting his garden and going to the casino. He enjoyed watching the WWE and was fan of the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. Richard was loved by all of his family and many friends; he will be missed by all.

Richard is survived by his wife Alicia of the home, son, William Gouveia and Maria of Lawton, daughter, Christina Zarraga and Miguel Cardona of Lawton, six grandchildren, Jose Rojo of Glendale Arizona, Eric Rojo, Alexandria Gouveia, Ariana Zarraga, Felisa Zarraga and Gabriella Gouveia all of Lawton, two brothers, Francis Gouveia and Sandra of Epsom, New Hampshire, Russell Gouveia and Pauline of Billerica, Massachusetts, a sister, Shirley Swanson and Bruce of Lowell, Massachusetts and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and special friends.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents.