OBITUARIO

Ray Martin DeMonia

4 septiembre , 1947 – 1 septiembre , 2021

Ray Martin DeMonia b. September 4, 1947 d. September 1, 2021

Ray Martin DeMonia of Cullman, Alabama passed on Wednesday September 1, 2021 at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi after suffering a cardiac event.

Ray DeMonia was like no other. Ray, a native of Cullman, Alabama was well known for DeMonia’s Antiques and Auctions where he spent 40 years in the antique business and traveled the country gathering antiques and sharing his wealth of knowledge. He served as auctioneer annually for the Cullman Rotary Club fundraiser auction as well as the Annual Draw Down Auction for the Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. for over 20 years.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, LaBelle and Clifford DeMonia; brothers-in-law Roger Meyers, Jim Young, and Jim Osborne. He is survived by his wife Patricia O. DeMonia; daughter, Raven Marie DeMonia;grandson Liam; brother David DeMonia; and sister Denise DeMonia; brothers-in-law Jack (Carolyn) Osborne, Freddy (Dolores) Osborne, Charles (Janice) Osborne; sisters-in-law Jane Young, Marie (Jim) Martin, Helen Meyers, Jan Osborne; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A celebration of life for Ray will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Cullman Rotary Club or Hospice of Cullman County.

In honor of Ray, please get vaccinated if you have not, in an effort to free up resources for non COVID related emergencies. Due to COVID 19, CRMC emergency staff contacted 43 hospitals in 3 states in search of a Cardiac ICU bed and finally located one in Meridian, MS. He would not want any other family to go through what his did.

  • FAMILIA

  • Patricia O. DeMonia, Wife
  • Raven Marie DeMonia, Daughter
  • Liam, Grandson
  • David DeMonia, Brother
  • Denise DeMonia, Sister
  • Jack (Carolyn) Osborne, Brother-in-law
  • Freddy (Delores) Osborne, Brother-in-law
  • Charles (Janice) Osborne, Brother-in-law
  • Jane Young, Sister-in-law
  • Marie (Jim) Martin, Sister-in-law
  • Helen Meyers, Sister-in-law
  • Jan Osborne, Sister-in-law
  • A host of, Nieces and nephews and cousins
  • LaBelle and Clifford DeMonia, Parents (deceased)
  • Roger Meyers, Brother-in-law (deceased)
  • Jim Young, Brother-in-law (deceased)
  • Jim Osborne, Brother-in-law (deceased)
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Mary Ellen Bowers

4 octubre , 2021

I do not know you personally, but I feel the pain and frustration.. To think how many lives have been lost from non COVID related incidents all due to a shortage of ER staffing or available rooms. I myself went to ER a few days ago, because I was having trouble breathing, was almost positive it was not Covid, but our local hospital only has 2 Covid ER units, and they were both in use.. Needless to say I sat 3 hours in my car on the doorstep of ER.. By this time I was having so much trouble catching my breath and my blood pressure had skyrocketed almost to the point where I thought I was going to have a heart attack.. This could have been avoided if people would get vaccinated.. I no one tested positive ahead of me that was not. My Case/Acute bronchitis.. Do your part~help save a life.. Love and hugs to this family..

Jan Tiller

25 septiembre , 2021

I did not know Mr. DeMonia or the family. I live in Meridian, Mississippi, the town where he took his last breath. ....It broke my heart to read about his story and know that he was here in my town having to fight for his life. It makes no sense to me that he had to endure such a time lapse as they searched for an ICU bed for his heart condition. It is beyond heartbreaking...May the family know that many strangers care and are praying for them. I thank them for their bravery in sharing his story to help and protect others. I can't explain how our society has become so selfish , but I, for one, will continue to care about others (receiving the vaccines and masking) - to help people like him who lived his whole life thinking of others May God bless his family. 🙏🏼

Pat Duke Peevy

14 septiembre , 2021

I only have good memories of growing up with Ray, David and Denise. Always a smile on Ray's face. Praying God's peace and comfort for all of you especially Patricia and Raven. It's not goodbye, rather until we meet again. So many will be waiting for him at heaven's gates.

Cheryl Matrasko

14 septiembre , 2021

To the Demonia Family,
My deepest and most sincerest sympathies to your family.
I am so heartbroken for your loss.
Please may the maker bless Mr. Ray and his family.
My prayers for all of you.

Cheryl Matrasko
Chicago.

Kat Gaspar

14 septiembre , 2021

You don't know me - but I saw your story on social media.
My deepest condolences to Ray's beloved family and friends. This is such an unnecessary tragedy. May Ray rest in peace and his family find comfort in beautiful and loving memories.

Regina Zeyzus

14 septiembre , 2021

I don’t know the DeMonia family. I want to tell you how deeply sorry I am for the passing of Mr. DeMonia, which was made even more tragic because it was preventable. I am sincerely sorry for the loss and anger and all you are going through right now. Mr. DeMonia, when you get to heaven, please look up my parents, Ted and Bessie Zeyzus, and tell them I sent you. They will welcome you with open wings and take good care of you. God bless you and your family and friends.

C B

14 septiembre , 2021

Please be comforted in God's love for you. My heart breaks over what you had to endure. In your grief, you had strength to encourage others. You, as an entire family made Ray proud. He's smiling at you all from above. You have my sincere and heartfelt condolences.

Christine Ansari

14 septiembre , 2021

My heart is breaking tonight having just learned of the circumstances of Ray's death and the difficulties his family has been forced to face due to hospitals being filled to overflowing with unvaccinated Covid patients. Thank you to Ray's family for having the courage in the midst of your grief to tell your story and encourage everyone to get vaccinated. I wish I could have known Ray. It is evident that he was a great husband, father, and member of his community. May you be comforted and uplifted by wonderful memories , as well as by messages of love and encouragement from all of us across this country who are also saddened by the circumstances of Ray's death.

Chris Ansari, Eau Claire Wisconsin

June Bausman

14 septiembre , 2021

My heart breaks for the DeMonia family. I am so sorry for your loss. I’ve lost five family members to COVID. Please everyone: in honor of Mr. Ray DeMonia get vaccinated in an effort to free resources for non COVID related emergencies.

Lorie P Stewart

13 septiembre , 2021

I’m so incredibly sad for your entire family & close friends. I’m sorry because we wish it hadn’t happened, yet it did and it hurts immensely. My father is my idol and my love, my mother is my idol and my love, I am here Because of them. My children, siblings and grandmother are my universe it’s hard to accept losing a light in such darkness. I feel that your my extended family in humanity, therefore I will weep for you, because I lost someone amazing and recognize your pain, hurt, anger, sadness and power.
It made me feel strong when I saw you used your voice in this Beautiful story to educate folks about Covid and vaccines. It made me proud to be a part of a world that You and your family are in. I will stand by you, I will lift you up when you need it, you are my human family. I extend my heart and hand.

Peace, Love and Humanity

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