LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Rico L. Orton was born July 13, 1942. He was 71 when he passed away in his home.

Rico went peacefully in his sleep Friday, May 23, 2014, at 8:30 a.m.

He was the loving husband of Michele for 26 years. He was a devoted and loving father of his six children, including three sons, Richard, Gilbert and Joshua, and his three daughters, Charlotte, Julie and Nancy.

Rico was a proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He also leaves nieces and nephews, his father Don and two sisters, Judi and Diane. He will be greatly missed by Aunt Alene and Uncle Dick and loved by many, many friends. Rico will be missed so much!

Now, Sweet Heart, you hurt no more. You are now our angel at home with the Lord and your two children, Leo and Rosalie, your mother Marge, your brother Ken and Vera. We love you always.

A remembrance service will be held at at 6844 Hammond Ave. in Upper Lake on Saturday, June 7, at 1 p.m.