Ray R Hinojosa Jr. was born on December 4, 1951, to Rey Hinojosa and Eleanor Garcia Hinojosa. On May 29, 2024, the Lord took Ray by the hand and Ray started his journey to his eternal home at the age 72. He is preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor Garcia Hinojosa, and sister, Sandra Ann Peterson.
Ray leaves behind his loving wife, Elizabeth Patino-Hinojosa; his father: Rey Hinojosa, Siblings: Carmen H Benavides (Alfredo J Benavides Sr.), brothers, Frank Hinojosa and Steven Hinojosa; Children: Jennifer Young (Robert Young), Anthony Hinojosa; Joshua Hinojosa, Sean Peterson and Christopher Peterson; Children by marriage: Jason E Ayala (Michael), Jennifer A Hernandez (Ruben), Grandchildren: Christian Quintero, Lauren Young and Aidan Hinojosa, Grandchildren by marriage: Nathan A Castillo (Karla), Jessica E Hernandez, and Jennavi E Hernandez.
Ray had numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces, nephews and cousins. In the seventies, Ray decided to follow his dream of working in Law Enforcement. His career started when he attended Texas A&M University and earned his Law Enforcement basic certification. From there he worked at the Harris County Constable Precinct, the Fort Bend Sheriff’s Department, and then Fort Bend Independent School District.
During his years in law enforcement, his memberships included: Texas Gang Investigators Association, Texas Violent Gang Task Force East Region, Texas Narcotics Officers Association, Texas Municipal Police Officers Association, Texas School District Police Officers Association, International Gang Investigators Association, and the International Association of Asian Crime Investigators.
Ray retired as a Lieutenant from Fort Bend ISD in 2009.
The family would like to thank MyNurse Home Care, especially Miguel Martinez for all his help and care.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 7, 2024 at Crespo Funeral Home, 4136 Broadway, Houston, Texas 77087 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm with a rosary service at 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am also at Crespo Funeral Home.
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