Stephen Raymond Hoag

Stephen Raymond Hoag. Know as Ray. He was born June 29, 1929 in Oakland CA. He passed, May 19, 2016 in Anaheim, CA., of complications from Parkinson's.  He was a beloved son of Lillian and Stephen, beloved husband of Barbara Hoag. A loving father of David (Patti) Michael RIP (Catherine), Susan (Jim), and Deborah (Bob RIP). A wonderful grandfather to Jennifer, Wendy, Matthew, Joshua, Katherine, Luke, Barbara, Stephen, Joseph, Lilliana, Gabriella and William. A happy Great Grandpa/Opa, to Jeffery, Bob, Jonathan, Emma, Maximilian, and Emily.Ray grew up in northern California, always had a natural curiosity of how things worked. He had a few years in the seminarian, before going to St. Joseph High School in Alameda CA.Graduating in 1947. Attendant the University of Berkeley. He had been a member of the ROTC. Proudly served in the Navy. Ray married his high school sweet heart August 20 1949. Lived in Oakland, Las Vegas, Oakland, San Diego, Anaheim. While working for Lockheed as an Electronic Engineer he was transferred to Germany for four years, taking his family with him. Showing us most of Europe by car. He loved to drive. He loved to be with family. Coming home to California, back to the same neighborhood he loved in Anaheim.  He volunteered for many years at St. Pius V., he had such a good strong voice, he served for many years as a lector. He was a  leader, as the President, of the Holy Name Society for many years. He also was as a member of the Knights of Columbus.  Dad was a man who we kids knew as someone who knew everything. And if he didn't, we never knew, because he would work the problem out fix it and move on. His Saturday mornings would be yard work, garage time, washing the car by hand. The honey do list of things around the home to be fixed. With his two son by his side. "this is man work" He was a man who like to do things him self. Always keeping his mind working, learning new things. Always keeping active. Sunday was a day of rest, church, bacon and eggs for breakfast, and family time. He had a good sense of humor and a sharp witt. When his Irish eyes where smiling he was up to something. We will miss his sweet smile, his warm hugs, his gentle love. We take the very best as he has given us. In lieu of flowers please send your donations to, Parkinson's Research to find the cure. Or to St. Vincent De Paul. Thank you.