Horatio "Ray" Macedo, 90, Of Sun Lakes, passed away on February 16, 2024. A man of many talents, he chose to serve his country and community as a career military man with first the Marines and then the Army. He was also a reserve officer with Tempe Police Department and worked in casino security.
Outgoing and kind, he was always willing to help those in need. He was a wonderful father and friend to his neighbors and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his son Jeff, daughter-in-law Beth, and many friends in Arizona and across the US.
Services will be at St. Steven's Catholic Church on Thursday, March 7 at 10am. St. Steven's is at 24827 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler 85248.
As a final tribute to his late wife of 60 years, Ray requested that in lieu of flowers, please donate in his name to The Arizona Humane Society, 1521 S. Dobbins Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85041 or The American Cancer Society (please specify Multiple Myeloma Research) at 4550 E Bell Rd #126, Phoenix, AZ 85032.
"As long as we remember a person, they're not really gone. Their thoughts, their feelings, their memories, they become a part of us."