To the Valencia Family, May you rejoice in the knowledge that Ray is with the Lord.  I worked with Ray at SWBT. It was a pleasure to know him and be around him, as he had a great sense of humor and was always kind to everyone. RIP Ray your work here is done.

Ray, you were such a sweetheart, we worked together, laughed together, retired together, lunched together and called each other to compare our aches and pains.  I am so, so sad and will miss you dearly.  

Michael and Kathie, I'm so proud to have known your father, he was a wonderful man and a true friend. Gonna dance for him in heaven someday!

Greatest grandfather a grandson could ask for. He was strong and wise in everything. He taught me so much and I will never forget him. God please take care of him and love him.

Ray,

My heart just broke to hear that you were gone, but I know we will see each other in heaven again.  You were a really great friend and I will miss you dearly.  It was a privilege to have known you.  My heart will always have a special place for you.  I will cherish all the laughs and talks we shared.  To the Valencia family my sincere condolence and my God grant you strength to endure the loss of your dearly beloved.

Rosie Enriquez, El Paso, Texas

Dad, it was an honor and privledge to have you as my father-in-law. You treated me like a son. I will miss your mentorship, your guidance, and most of all your love. Your "little boy".

Dad, today we all come together (friends and family) to celebrate your beginning days in Heaven. We will honor your life's journey in both laughter and tears. God blessed you and took you to his house, it was time go. Hugs and kisses my Daddieo.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Valencia family in your time of grief. May your memories of your father bring you comfort now and always. The last time I saw Ruben he shared some great stories and adventures he had with my brother George. Rest in peace Ruben!

My deepest condolences to the Valencia Family, may you find peace and comfort in knowing he is resting in peace.

It was with great shock and broken heart that I received the news a couple of hours after it occurred. I will dearly miss my good friend,  my brother Knight and my brother in  Christ. Such a caring person, always remembered to check on me and my dsughters. Earth's loss Heaven's gain. R.I.P. Lil Ray....

My dearest friend, you knew me since I was a little boy and you always had an ear to listen.   I will miss you greatly,  you were what many of us call "genuine".  I will sing for you one day.  I know you are in heaven with the other angels.   God be with your family.   
I will always have a place in my heart for you, my big "brother".
"Whopper Snapper"

The office of Dan Roberts, DDS is very sorry for the loss of your father.  He was a wonderful, caring man and we will miss him.

Kathie, Michael, Dominic, Anaika and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss.  I know he will be missed.  There are many things I will miss of my friendship with Ray; our telephone conversations (he was a very good conversationalist and very inquisitive), having breakfasts and lunches periodically, his funny quirks (you know which ones I mean) and his kindness, just to mention a few.  We were tentatively planning a trip for next year to go on a Sail Clipper to Europe, but he went on the best ship straight to our Lord.  What a trip!  Ray, now you can pray your rosary in person to our blessed Mother, who you were so devoted to. Ray, may you rest in peace. You're in my prayers...
Ceci Ochotorena

My deepest condolences to the Valencia Family.

Matthew 5:21 Well done good and faithful servant! Ray, you were the epitome of a son, father and friend. You will forever be in my heart.
With love, Becky Cox

You will be truly missed here at our CASA family Mr. Ray.  I will miss your phone calls of not only giving constant updates or information about your case but our talks and your infinite  wisdom that you have provided me with. I feel that i am speaking to my own Dad at times and giving me advise when i need it.  Thank you for sharing him with me Kathie.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. God Bless.

"Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you Mike during this time of loss, we all know that he's in a better place with the Lord."  Frank & Cindy Mendez

Ray,
I will miss you so much.   We had been friend for years.   I loved you so and will miss you calls and telling me you said a rosary for me.   Kathy and mike you are awesome kids .
Love always
Lisa hill

To the Valencia family my sincere condolences to all of you.

To my father and friend you will be greatly missed. I know that you are in Gods' house with grandma Chiqui, great grandma Juanita and George your comrade in arms. Please watch over us but most importantly be an angel to the frost children you looked over while on earth. God Bless and May you rest in peace.

Ray my brother, I will miss you so much.  You were my champion when I need support for the Seminarians or the Homeless. You never failed me.  I will always try to aspire to the example you set for all "KNIGHTS."  God speed my brother.  Let the Angels rejoice at the new recruit in their ranks!

Worked out with Ray at Del Sol Life Care Center.  What a great guy.. very friendly, kind, and always good for a laugh. He will truly be missed. It was an honor to know him! To his loved ones, may God comfort you in your sorrow.

I'm deeply saddened to hear this. My sincerest condolences to the entire family. Michael & Kathie, my heart goes out to you both. Your dad was a father figure to me. This world needs more amazing, sweet and kind-hearted men like Ray.

Mike and Kathie I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, he was a kind man with big heart just like you both. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special angel to watch over you.

Dear Kathy, Mike and Valencia family, my deepest condolences to all of you my heart mourns with all of you for the loss of your Father, Grandfather and a great , and humble friend and brother Knight of Columbus , my prayers and thoughts are with you all , he will truly be missed

My heartfelt condolences to his children and family....your father was a very special man whom I was privileged to have known....you touched my life with your kindness and giving heart!

Matthew 25:40
And the King will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Love you Ray,  
Barbara Stives

Kathy, Mike, and Family, and YOU My Dearest Ruben, yes, now you are resting with Mama Chiqui and together YOU shall be in God's house, many will be missing YOU here, but now you can look from God's Heaven, and with that smile of yours that tells so much of what YOU were and are, looks at us, and say, I am in the house of the LORD for all days to come. Yes, I know that YOU are in His house. My prayers have been with YOU in daily Mass for years, and years, so HIS blessings have given you life once more, and FOREVER, Love, Claudio (And Yes, Nena, who now is by your side)

Michael and Kathie, my sincere condolences in the passing of your father.  I remember him fondly during the years that we worked together at Southwestern Bell.  May you find peace and comfort in knowing he is resting in peace.  May God bless you.

I knew you as "Ray" all the years we worked at SWB and for CWA..you were our friend and advocate rest in peace and God bless your family

Kathie,Our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Hector and Diana Lopez

I am so sorry for your loss, Ray was a dear friend that I have not seen in many years. We worked together in El Paso. One of the truely great and admired people I had the pleasure of knowing.

Kathie and Michael, Your dad was such a comfort during our own recent bereavement. I will never forget him. May God and the love of your family sustain you during this very sad time.  Your dad will continue to watch over you as he cared for you during his lifetime. Love, Aunt Mary Ellen

Dad, I miss you so much. Each day seems long, but I know you are with grandma Chiqui and she is holding your hand. Both of you are looking upon myself and Michael helping us with all the preparations. Love you. Dad there are so many people who loved you.

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Ruben R. Valencia

May 25, 1943 – November 28, 2013

Hillcrest Funeral Home

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