William Richard (Rick) Fitzhugh II, 63, of Cuero passed away January 25, 2024.  He was born September 7, 1960 in Dallas to William Richard Fitzhugh and Emilie Slampa Marek.  He owned and operated Fitzhugh's Quality Cars.  In his spare time, Rick enjoyed playing the guitar and rescuing animals.

He is survived by his daughter, Amber Anderson & son-in-law, Augusta; sister, Emilie Marie Parks; grandchildren, Jaime Lewis, Gabriel Balderas, Christine Anderson and Brandon Anderson; great-grandchildren, Luca Balderas and Elani Anderson-Martinez; Niece, Hila Marie Lewis and nephews, Kenneth Michael Crabtree, Christopher Crabtree and Joseph Fitzhugh.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gregory J. Fitzhugh.

Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024, 11:00 am at St. Michaels Catholic Church with Father Richard Bediako officiating, followed by lunch in the Parish Hall.  Interment will take place at a later date in Duncanville, Texas.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Dr. Sandra Cochran c/o Acres of Animals – 8082 FM 236 Victoria, TX 77905.

You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.