Angel R. Cabrera 1956-2025

By Paso Robles Press · Sun Feb 01 2026

Angel Richard (Rick) Cabrera entered into eternal rest on December 14, 2025.

Rick, as he was known throughout his younger years and to his family and classmates, was born on May 24, 1956, in Salinas, California. 

He attended the local schools, graduating from Gonzales High School in 1974. He continued his education at the University of Santa Barbara, graduating with highest honors in 1978. Rick culminated his education by graduating from the prestigious Harvard University School of Law in 1981.

He maintained his solo practice in Paso Robles until his passing. He specialized in family law and was known as the “people’s lawyer” by his appreciative clients.

Rick enjoyed participating in Civil War reenactments, viewing classic movies and reading biographies. He enjoyed all types of sports, especially his beloved New York Jets and New York Yankees. He fulfilled one of his lifelong dreams by visiting historic Yankee Stadium, the ‘House That Ruth Built’, shortly before it was demolished.

He was a very passionate vocalist and thespian, performing with various local community theaters and chorus groups. It was amongst music and theatre lovers in the North County that he established his second family. Most birth family gatherings would end with musical sing-alongs with his beloved sister, Alicia, to include the family favorites of “Sabor A Mi” and “Volver, Volver”.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Rutilio R. and Guadalupe R. Cabrera, his sister and brother-in-law Alicia G. and Virgilio Sibaja A., his brother, Francisco Cabrera; and nephews Jaime Sibaja and Armando S. Corpuz.

He is survived by his brothers Ed (Lorene) Cabrera and Gilbert Cabrera and his sisters Vira (Carl) Uldall. Rutilia Cabrera Baltazar and Esther Cabrera and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services are scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026. The Rosary will be held at 10 a.m., with mass following at 11 p.m. at St. Theodore Church, 100 Belden St. in Gonzales. Reception will immediately follow at the Parrish Hall. A private, family burial service will be held at a later date.