Richard Rubalcava, II

Richard C. Rubalcava II, 43, a Retired Air Force Veteran. Richard was born in Albuquerque, NM and was survived by his daughters; Alyssa and Isabelle Rubalcava; wife;Amy Rubalcava sister’s ; Rosanne Barela and Diane Chavez, eleven nieces and two nephews; one great niece and one great nephew. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; father Richard Rubalcava and mother Patricia M Pena. Richard was a loving father, husband, brother, son and friend. Richard traveled the world during his 20 year career in the United States Air Force. Richard was a key leader in a new bilingual startup unit. He developed a partnership capacity (BPC) program, to help Latin American partnering nations to strategically create the communication capabilities within their armed services . He managed and lead 4-16 member cross functional teams composed of up to thirty four different career specialities in Central and South America and the Caribbean region. He assessed, advised and trained their personnel to work more effectively and securely. He ensured organizational readiness regarding the correct knowledge and education required for each mission. He maintained full hiring authority for applicants seeking to become United States Air Force Communications Air Advisors. He supported counter-narcotics and counter transnational organized crime (CTOC) activities. After retiring from the military he held a position as a cyber security analyst for organization EMF/K-LOV. He died peacefully and comfortably on January 15,2021. He was buried at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA with Military Honors on February 2, 2021.