Ricky Corona entered eternal life on Saturday, May 31, 2025, surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 23, 1963, in Moody, Texas to parents, Salvador and Herminia Yanes Corona.

Ricky was a graduate of Caldwell High School.  He was employed with College Station Medical Center for 25 years as a Central Sterilization Supervisor. Ricky was a resident of Marquez, Texas, for the past 15 years previously living in College Station.  He was of the Christan faith.

Ricky was an avid fisherman and some of his happiest days were spent on the water fishing. Ricky always had an ear to listen and offered wisdom and guidance to those who needed it.  Popo, as he was known to his grandchildren, cherished his grandchildren and the time he spent with them and family.  Ricky will be remembered as a loving and generous man that will be missed by the many lives he touched, but will live on in the hearts of his loved ones and through the special memories that were made

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his best friend and soul mate, Donna Archer; his children: Amanda Corona (Kenneth), Bethany Bilbo (Bradley), Brandy Smith, Noel Alexander Corona, and Jerremy Ramsey; his mother, Herminia Ripley; sister, Lisa Perkkio (Steven) and Julie Martinez; brothers, Sammy Corona (Sabrina) and John Corona and Angel Martinez.  He is also survived by 13 Grandchildren: Desiree Marberry, Mikel Corona, Ysabella Corona, Aurianna Kalinec, Gabriel Corona, Alexander Corona, Jessica Ramsey, Shelby Ramsey, Chloe Ramsey, Carter Ramsey, Emma Ramsey, Corbin Ramsey, Kileejo Aguirre, and Konor Owens; 1 great grandchild, Laila Corona and his very dear friend, Mary Corona Flores and her husband Phillip.

A private family service will be held.