Richard DeLuna, 73, of Beaumont died Thursday, February 19, 2004 at his residence.

Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 21, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with burial at Magnolia Cemetery.  A Christian Vigil will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday evening, February 20, at the mortuary.

A lifelong resident of Beaumont, he was a retired laborer for Torres Paint and Body. 

He is survived by his son, Paul DeLuna and his wife, Debbie of Port Neches; daughters, Theresa Cardenas and her husband, Florentino of Port Arthur, Paula Vasquez and husband, Roberto of Norcross, Georgia and Elizabeth Belk and her husband, Trent of Silsbee; brother, John DeLuna and Pete DeLuna and his wife, Lisa, all of Beaumont; sister, Guadalupe DeLuna of Beaumont; eleven grandchildren; and six grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Cathedral, P. O. Box 3309, Beaumont, Texas  77704.