Apr. 16—Douglas Richardson Died 2025 On April 5, 2025, Douglas Rae Richardson, 55, of Belen, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ due to complications from pneumonia. Doug was born in Roswell, N.M., on Jan. 25, 1970, to Ron and Marilyn Richardson. Doug graduated from Caminiti Exceptional School in Tampa, Fla. He never met a stranger. Outgoing and curious, he loved people. He enjoyed making art, listening to music, making people laugh, going on outings with his housemates and staff of the Los Lunas Community Program. Before entering LLCP in 1998, he traveled with his father, sharing many exciting times in Scotland and England and around the United States. Doug’s family included all his team, case managers, therapists, house managers and staff and administrative staff and they supported his goals in order to achieve the best possible life. Doug was predeceased by his mother, Marilyn Saxon; his maternal and fraternal grandparents, and a treasured aunt, Louise Richardson of Greenfield, Mass; and treasured bonus grandparents, Grandma and Grandpa Shumate, of Roswell. Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his father and step mother, Ronald and Diane Richardson, of Kernersville, N.C.; sister, Kelly Frazier (Rob), of Temple, Texas; and bonus sister, Rachel Gonzalez (Eddie) of Kissimmee, Fla. Services were held on Wednesday, April 16, at First United Methodist Church, Belen, with Pastor Joe MacDonald officiating. Many were touched by Doug’s life. He was under the care of Los Lunas Community Program since 1998, and gave joy and laughter to “oh so many” staff and roommates, and also to “oh so many” outside of his home. Special thanks and appreciation to all prior and current LLCP employees, staff, therapists and management. You made Doug’s life one of fulfillment and happiness. Donations in Doug’s name can be made to Special Olympics, 6600 Palomas Ave NE No. 207, Albuquerque, NM, 87109. Doug was involved in Special Olympics and enjoyed it very much. Doug truly “lit up” so many lives with his contagious smile and up-front friendly disposition. The family is deeply grieved by his sudden “going home,” but elated that he is now free from all pain and suffering, and is rejoicing, talking and laughing in Heaven with God.