Joaquim "Jack", entered into the Kingdom with his family at his side. Joaquim was born in Fuseta-Algarve, Portugal to Joaquim Martins Rico and Rita Da Assuncao. Joaquim and Maria Vitoria Rico married in 1945. Joaquim braved the ruthless storms and bitter cold of the north Atlantic ocean as a commercial cod fisherman. In March of 1960, Joaquim and Vitoria immigrated to the United States and settled in Point Loma. Joquim was a tuna fisherman until the late 70's when foreign competition squelched the San Diego tuna industry. His wife, Vitoria, was the most important part of his life. She passed away on January 17, 2007. He was preceded in death by his son, Tony Rico of Los Angeles. He is survived by son, Helder "Rick" Rico of San Diego, sister, Domingas Rolao, Clarice Marcos and Jeff Smith. Joaquim was a member of St. Therese of Carmel Catholic Church. He also belonged to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Portuguese-American Club and the Cabrillo Social and Civic Club. Rosary at 9:45 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass on Friday, April 4th, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1140 Evergreen Street. Entombment at Holy Cross, 4470 Hilltop Drive. The family wishes to extend its thanks to Fale Tracy and Victoria Stein with Vitas Hospice for their exceptional care

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San Diego Union-Tribune on March 30, 2008