Oakland Tribune; Oakland CA; 2006-12-17 RICHARD KENNETH LAKE May 30, 1922 - December 12, 2006 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard K. Lake after suffering from illness at the Medical Hill Hospital in Oakland. He was born on May 30, 1922 in St. Joseph, Michigan. He was a retired US Navy and served during World War II. He is survived by his ex-wife and best friend Araceli Lake, step daughter Angelina Lake-Legaspi, grandchildren Ricardo, John, Pamela and Leona, great grandchildren. Richard is known as DAD to everyone. He is loving and caring and loves to talk. He loves country music (Merle Haggard). Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation and vigil on Sunday, December 17, 2006 from 12:00 noon until 9:00 P.M. at the Greer Family Mortuary, 2694 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501. For further information please call Greer Family Mortuary (510) 865-3755 Published in the Oakland Tribune on 12/17/2006.