RICHARD ALLEN MATTHEWS (Richie Rich) of Lancaster California, born June 3rd, 1970, lost his battle with drug addiction on January 19, 2023, and died at the young age of 52.  Richard loved life and lived it to its fullest extent every day. You would always see him smiling and he would bring smiles to those around him.   He will be greatly missed. 
Richard was proceeded in death by his mother Pamela Olson and his biological father Clarence Matthews, as well as his grandparents and uncle.
 Richard is survived by a brother Scott Olson of North Carolina, Sisters Debra Waltman of California, Teri Olson of Missouri, and his Daughters Brittney Matthews of California, Madison Hastings of California and the children of his heart Cierra Lovlett of Nevada, Joshua Kirby of California, and his grandson Zayne Martinez of California. 
 A Celebration of life get together will be held on Sunday February 5, 2023 3 PM to 7 PM at Acton Community Club, 3748 Nickels Ave, Acton CA 93510 with a Candlelight vigil at 6 PM.