Richard Joseph Solis, 63, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away on March 9, 2012. Visitation will be held at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, Mo., on Sunday, March 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with Rosary at 2 p.m. Funeral mass at the church will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. with inurnment following at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by McGilley & Sheil Chapel.

Richard was born on April 13, 1948, to Vicente and Anita Solis in Kansas City, Mo. After 10-plus years of service, he retired from GSA. Richard was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and was affiliated with the Missouri Council of the Blind.

He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by siblings, Rick Rodriguez, Theresa Trent and Anna Maria Moore; two nieces and four nephews.

Condolences can be sent to www.mcgilleysheil.com.