Richard Buichi Ida passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at his home.  He is survived by his wife DJ (Kato), his son David, daughter-in-law Naomi and granddaughter Julianna who live in Madrid.  Richard was the oldest of four Ida siblings and is also survived by his brother Ron, sister Janet (Sasa), her husband Paul, their daughter Leslie and his brother Robert, his wife Gail and their children Geoffrey, Kathryn, her husband Alex Perilli, Jonathan, his wife Alleson, their son Henry and many cousins and extended family members.

Rich was highly respected by his colleagues at the National Enforcement Investigations Center at the Environmental Protection Agency.  He was considered one of the leading air population experts in the country and received an award for his excellent work.  He was truly loved by all and will be missed dearly.

Richard also played a major role in putting together the annual Go For Broke Golf Tournament which raises funds for the Japanese American Community Scholarship Program.  The family would therefore like to request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the JACSP and sent to PO Box 13665, Denver CO 80201-3665.

A Memorial service will be held for him on Friday September 29, 2023,10:30 AM, Simpson United Methodist Church at 6001 Wolf St. in Arvada.