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Richard W. Kariolich

March 17, 1937 — July 17, 2025

Tucson

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Richard "Dick" Walter Kariolich, 88, passed away on July 17, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. Dick was born on March 17, 1937 to Marion and Mary Krissman in Chicago, Illinois. 

He joined the U.S. Air Force after school. Dick married Margo Socorro Esperon on August 12, 1988, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He is survived by his wife, Margo Socorro Kariolich, six children; nine grandchildren; one step-son; a brother; a sister and nine great grandchildren.

Richard was preceded by his parents and a step-daughter.

Memorial Mass, 10:00 AM,  Saturday, September 6, 2025, Sacred Heart Parish Tucson, 601 E. Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, Arizona 85705.

Memorial Service, 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 6, 2025, Elks Lodge, 4684 N. Highway Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85705.

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