Condolences to Rays family. I worked with Ray for many years in San Diego.  He had tough exterior but a heart of gold. He definitely had a positive impact on those that knew him personally and professionally.  

Now he has his wings and will share his faith and love in God’s house.

I met Ray while working at the Row. He was a very good guy and friend. He will be missed, my condolences to the entire family. God Bless!

My condolences to the Cortez family. 
R.I.P. Ramon I enjoyed knowing and working with you.

Ray, we are going to miss you more than you will ever know. I moved into this neighborhood back in 2008. I never spoke to my neighbors just kept to myself. I remember seeing you drive by in the mornings. I remember seeing you at the Walmart Mcdonalds with Quay when both he and Anthony didnt go to school yet. I guess that was our morning rituals, breakfast at Mcdonalds. Then in the spring of 2014 your brother from another mother moved in and everything changed. He would talk with you, you would talk with him. From drinks in the driveway to talks in the back yard. You would tell me he was your brother, and jealously I would roll my eyes at how much he adored and loved you. We will miss you so much. Although I never showed it you were a steady figure in my life. All I would have to do is look over and there you were. I'd cut the grass and there you'd go driving by. We'd pile into the car and you were against the truck waving. We are still looking for you and even though you're gone we know you're there. We're going to miss you coming across the street to mock Louis's skills at hanging christmas lights. We're going to miss you asking Anthony if his team won the game or not. We will miss you laughing at Alexander because you could see he was going to be wild like his daddy. Most of all we will just miss you.  Our time on this earth is so short but we are grateful our lives were touched by yours. With love always, Lucia, Louis, Anthony, and Alexander , your neighbors, your friends always.

So many memories I will forever cherish. I wish we still made more memories as a family but you will forever be in my heart. You were such an amazing father figure to me “my second dad”. Even though at times you were/looked serious you were always the jokester and made us laugh every time. You treated/took care of me like a daughter and treated my family like your own. Thank you thank you for everything, we will forever miss you Mr. Cortez. Fly high and watch over us.

Please accept our sincere condolences as a testimony of our deep sadness in memory of our cousin Ramon. Courage to you. Evelyne et Pierre (SAINT GERMÉ - FRANCE)

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Ramon Louis Pancho Cortez

December 21, 1955 – February 28, 2025

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