Starr Rhea Amparano passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at Eaton Community Palliative Care Center in Charlotte, MI. She was born March 21, 1956 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Stanley Richards and S. Gail Parker. She was an interior decorator in home decor. She is survived by her mother, two children, Christian Amparano and Alixandria (Felix) Sharpe; two grandchildren, Chase and Camron; her brother, Daniel (Debbie) Grohs, and several nieces and nephews. Private burial at Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, has taken place. A memorial service will take place at Christian Life Center, 1225 W. Paterson, Kalamazoo, Friday, June 14 at 10AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Life Center.