(Rick) D. Sells passed away January 13, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.  

Richard was born November 20, 1964 to Wayne and Nancy Sells in Fairfield, Calif.

Richard will always be remembered as a loving husband to Laura Sells, loving and supportive father to Jonathan Sells and Stephanie Nichols, and grandfather to Emily Sells.

Richard also had many friends in the community as well as his work family. Richard enjoyed his work as a CNA and had many friends that were supportive of him. His final career move to California Mentors made him very happy, as he enjoyed the great work environment and the clients he served.  

Richard will always be remembered as a jokester and for his love of all animals.

Richard would would want for all of us to remember the good times and to always be kind to each other.

Richard is survived by his mother, Nancy Pace of Folsom; his wife of 32 years, Laura Sells; son, Jonathan Sells and daughter-in-law, Amy Walker; daughter, Stephanie Nichols and son-in-law, Jason Nichols and granddaughter, Emily Sells; nephews Wesley and Brandon Sells; and a baby granddaughter due in March.

Richard will be deeply missed. A celebration of his life will be held for family and close friends at a later date.

The Sells Family would like to thank everyone for their support during this deeply sad and dark time.

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