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Richard Bart Olmo was born January 20, 1968 in San Antonio to Tony and Magdalena Olmo. He was their fifth child and second son. A gifted child, he excelled throughout his school years. He was an accomplished musician with an extraordinary voice. He mastered many instruments including the trumpet, euphonium, trombone, piano and guitar, and went on to win many medals, awards and competitions in both band and choir, including All-State Jazz Band and was the Drum Major while at John Jay High School. He was also a Little League Baseball All-Star. Richard was selected to play with the San Antonio Youth Orchestra, where he met his future wife, Deborah Jeanson. He attended UT Arlington on a music scholarship, and then studied at UTSA, joining the Jazz Band. In 1987, Richard joined the San Antonio Fire Department, and after serving as a paramedic on an EMS Unit for numerous years, Richard was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. At the time of his death, Richard served over 24 years with the Department. Richard and Debbie have two children, Nicole Olmo Jeanson and Thomas Kent Olmo. He was a devoted husband and father who spent the majority of his free time with his wife and children participating in bowling leagues, taking golf lessons, exploring nature with frequent trips to the local parks, lakes and the coast. Richard enjoyed participating in the State Firefighter Olympics where he earned numerous medals. His love of music continued all his life and was manifested in his knowledge of '70s & '80s pop and rock songs, musicians and bands, as well as the writing of music and composition of songs. Richard is survived by his wife and children, his parents, his brother Edward Vanessa Olmo & family, sisters Virginia Ray Cabello & family, Sandra Daniel Vasquez & family, Margie Ralph Morales & family, and Victoria Olmo. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, July 6th at Westover Hills Assembly of God with visitation from 8:00-9:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park South. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the San Antonio Chapter of the Burned Out Survivors Fund. Donations are accepted online at www.bosfund.org

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Richard B. Olmo

January 20, 1968 - July 3, 2012