Tehachapi resident Richard H. Burns passed away on Nov. 5.

Richard was born February 14, 1945 in San Bernardino to Mary and George Burns. Richard attended high school in North Hollywood before beginning his career as a film slicer for MGM Studios. He moved to Tehachapi in 1989. His family said his favorite thing about Tehachapi was its beautiful four seasons.

In his spare time, he enjoyed visiting the beach, refinishing furniture, watching football and playing pool. He was also an L.A. Chargers fan.

His family will remember him for his free spirit and fun-loving soul.

Richard was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary and George Burns.

He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, George and Gloria Burns; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Mark Cermuda; his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Kevin Plante; his grandchildren Julia, James, Kyle, Kalee and Taylah; as well as his nieces, nephews and cousins.

No memorial services are planned.