Age 82, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen Mascarenas; daughter, Linda Jelmini; son, Kenneth Mascarenas; son, James Mascarenas; grandchildren, Victoria Trudel, Michael Jelmini, Diana Ciappina, Steven Jelmini, Lindsey Mascarenas, Cheri Mascarenas; great-grandchildren Autumn and Tyler; brothers, Henry Mascarenas and Patrick Mascarenas; sister, Pas Vigil. MSgt Richard Mascarenas retired after 29 years service with the US Air Force, serving in Korean and Vietnam Wars. Services will be held on Friday, May 3, 2013, 11:00 am at FRENCH - Lomas. Interment will take place at Vista Verde Cemetery with full military honors. Friends may visit FRENCH - Lomas, Thursday, May 2, 2013 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Please visit our online guest book for Richard at - Lomas10500 Lomas Blvd NE505-275-3500