Richard "Chato" M. Bustos Jr., 65, of Bay City. went to be with his Lord on January 13, 2012. He was born December 8, 1946 in Bay City. to Richard M. Bustos Sr. & Cruz Morales Bustos. He was a 1966 graduate of Bay City High School and retired from Exxon Mobil Company. Chato enjoyed life to the very end. His hobbies were fishing, making ice chests, listening to music, dancing and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His grandchildren were his precious jewels. He loved driving the ACTS bus for all retreats. Our Lady of Guadalupe, served as parishioner, chairperson for Parish Mission, CCD teacher, helped with festival and member of the ACTS choir. He was very active member in the Knights of Columbus Council #3070, served as Core-group member of the ACTS-Support Group, co-director and bus driver. Coached little league, served as president & coach of girls softball. He was also the President of Holy Cross Catholic School PTA.

Survived by his loving wife of 45 years Esther Rodriguez Bustos; daughter Renee Bustos Gomez (Ruben Gomez), daughter Regina Bustos; granddaughters Rachelle Amanda & Roxanne Alexis Gomez; and Rachel Ann & Joshua Ashworth; great-granddaughters Morgan Rebecca & Madilyn Jane Ashworth; sister Lydia Bustos Woods & husband James "Jim" Woods; brother Nat Bustos & wife Ann Bustos, father Richard Bustos Sr.,special niece Jessica Rodriguez Smith, many aunts & uncles, nephews, nieces & family and friends. His mother Cruz Bustos and sister Rebecca "Becky" Rodriguez preceded him in death.

The Rosary will be recited 10:00 AM Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Gerry Cernoch officiating. The Mass will be held following the rosary.