Richard Ponce, 50, of Imperial, CA passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Richard was born on July 2, 1966 in Brawley, CA. He lived in Imperial all his life where he made many friends and great family memories. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margarita Galvan Ponce and father, Manuel Ponce Sr. He is survived by his son, Richard Ponce; brothers, Manuel Ponce, Francisco Javier Ponce, Jose Maria Ponce, Fernando Ponce, Jaime and Terri Ponce; sister, Margarita Ponce; and numerous family members which include, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be forever in our hearts. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 6 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. at Frye Chapel and Mortuary in Brawley, CA. Graveside will be held on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in El Centro, CA.