We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dietrix Orlando Richards, who was born on August 20, 1974, in Sleepyhollow, NY and passed away on May 14, 2024 in Westley Chapel, FL. He was the beloved son of Charles Graham (deceased) and Vivian Richards Evans, and step father Maurice Evans (deceased).

Dietrix had a passion for education and sports. He attended Ossining High School in Ossining NY, where he graduated in 1993. During his time in school he played football and basketball which he loved since he was a kid. In 1991 his football team won the sectional championship which, everyone got a ring. He went on to further his studies at Sullivan Community College in Sullivan, NY and Florida Career College, Tampa, FL graduating in 2012 with a degree in the medical field.

Dietrix was predeceased by uncle Jarvis Evans, aunt Carolyn Richards, his older sister Betty Davis and his nephew Devonte Graham.

One of Dietrix's greatest passions was teaching children how to play football and basketball. He loved sports and spent countless hours mentoring and coaching young athletes. He was also an avid animal lover. Trix was almost doing a sports cast with his cousin BI. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Dietrix is survived by his mother Vivian Richards Evans Ossining, NY, his sister Michelle Evans Bronx, NY, his neice/ daughter whom he helped raised Zaria Hankins Connecticut, aunts Elaine Simmons Johnson, Boilingsprings,SC, Marlene Evans Peekskill, NY, Marilyn Richards and Connie Geathers Georgetown, SC, sisters Ella Simmons Jordan(Tyrone) Tabor city, NC, Rebecca Graham Mt. Vernon, NY, brother Charles Graham(Kamekka), 8 neices, 3 nephews, 7 great nephews, 4 great neices, a host of cousins and friends that he loved.

Dietrix's legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and inspired. Though he had no children of his own, his impact on the youth in his community will never be forgotten.

Dietrix Richards will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.

A poem to my son

You were the reason I loved being a mother. My first chocolate baby, my pride and joy. You were a blessing from god which, I loved to share with the world. I know I can't say this enough, but I love you baby boy and mommy will miss you dearly. I am so proud of all your accomplishments. The love and bond we have might be broken now that your my angel, but it will never go away. Since you went to be with the lord it's been hard for me cause it's been the 3 of us and now it's 2. Thank you for all the love, hugs, kisses and talks we had. Mommy loves you and I hope your with our family up there and your safe.

My brothers keeper

I know words can't explain how much you meant to me even if we fight like most siblings do. I thank you for being my older brother, father figure and most of all my friend. It's been hard for me cause I can't call you and say let me tell you what your mother did then we would laugh. I have been your cheerleader from the beginning and I will always be cause this is not the end. I miss your laugh, you saying yes boss when I tell you what to do and not to do. I hope your not stomping around heaven with those boots on lol. My brother gallstones, Dee day, black, Trix, X or any other name I've ever called you will always live on. Your home now and got you wings. Please keep watching over us cause I'm loss without you. Love you lots gallstones.