Born Ramon Antonio Ramos in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, on January 20, 1946 to Ignacio Severino Alvarado and Basilisa Ramos Navarrette.
Br. Ray entered the Conventual Franciscan Order in 1967 and professed solemn vows on January 22, 1974. His 38 years of service took him to Ohio, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, New Mexico, Kentucky, and Indiana.
He is pre-deceased by his father; and his brother, Ruben Navarette.
He is survived by his mother and two brothers, Eloy Navarette (Carlsbad, NM) and Efrain Navarette (Pecos, TX).
A vigil of remembrance will be held Sunday August 5, 2012 at the Chapel at Mount St. Francis, IN, at 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 6, 2012 at 11 a.m.
Memorial gifts may be made to The Province of Our Lady of Consolation, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis, IN, 47146.
For more information about Br. Ray's life, please visit the Province of Our Lady of Consolation website - franciscansusa.org
