June 1946 – Sept. 7, 2022
Richard Eslava, 76, of Long Beach, Calif. passed away on Sept. 7, 2022. Richard was born in June 1946 to Leon H. Eslava and Rosemary B. (Nealis) Gerlach in Arkansas.
Richard graduated from high school, then served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Repose. He received the Navy Unit Commendation for his service during heavy casualties while off the coast of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
Richard Eslava…
