Lillian

Rico

Lillian Rico passed away Thursday, Sept. 24 following a brief battle with brain cancer. She was 91. 

Lillian attended grammar school in Vacaville and was a graduate of the 1952 class of Vacaville High school where she met and later married Richard Rico of Vacaville. After their divorce she moved to Carmel, CA where she lived for the past 40 years.

She loved learning, and traveled extensively - completing 18 semesters abroad and more than 30 more trips outside the United States. She volunteered with several organizations, including the Carmel Friends of the Library and Carmel Cares. She continues to be an inspiration to friends and family on how to enjoy life, stay young, and pack light.  

Lillian is survived by her ex-husband Richard, as well as sons Layne Rico of Naples, Florida, and Barry Rico of Vacaville. She has five grandchildren: Emelyn Konowka (Rico), Christopher Rico, Katherine Rico, Savannah Rico and Madison Rico, and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Margaret Peterson, Claudia Chandler, and Janice Carpenter. She was preceded in death by her brothers Barney and Larry Barker. 

No formal services are planned at this time.