Donna Rae Richards passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 15, 2026. She was born on January 21, 1937 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Donald and Doriel (MacVittie) Warner. Donna owned and operated Caballada Ranch for over 30 years. She was a member of the Niagara County Sheriff Mounted Division and was an affiliate with Lockport YMCA and swim programs. She also had a passion for art, enjoyed camping and being in the outdoors.
Donna was predeceased by her husband J. Allen Richards, Jr. and her son Donald Richards. She is survived by her children Deborah Strassel, Tanya (David) Miles, Allen (Kimberly Birjukow-Richards), Jennifer Lichtenthal, Christopher Richards, Joelle (Claudiu) Retean, Jason (Melinda) Richards, eleven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, February 21st at 11 AM in Christ Episcopal Church, 7145 Fieldcrest Drive, Lockport. Interment in Cold Spring Cemetery. Online Condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com.
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Donna Rae Richards passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 15, 2026. She was born on January 21, 1937 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Donald and Doriel (MacVittie) Warner. Donna owned and operated Caballada Ranch for over 30 years. She was a member of the Niagara County Sheriff Mounted Division and w
Saturday, February 21, 2026
11:00 am
Christ Episcopal Church
7145 Fieldcrest Drive Lockport, NY 14094