Raymond, known to family and friends as Ray, was born on October 16, 1940, in San Bernardino, California, and grew up in Chino. He attended schools in the Chino Unified School District and later continued his education at Mt. San Antonio College. He built a life defined by hard work, determination, and a deep devotion to providing for the people he loved.
In August 2026, Ray and his beloved wife, Lupe, celebrated 60 years of marriage. Together, they built their family and were blessed with four grandchildren, Sinjin, Noel, Rowen, and Aiden, who brought a new generation of joy into their lives.
Ray was a skilled craftsman who spent his career repairing and manufacturing plastic injection molds. Later in life, after working for many others, he took the leap into working for himself by starting his own business, Express Mold Engineering, working side-by-side with his youngest son, Alex. He genuinely loved the challenges of his trade and took immense pride in his work. Long weekdays and working Saturdays were simply second nature to him, and he kept right on working up until he fell ill. Those who worked for him and alongside him knew Ray as an honest and generous man, qualities that earned him the respect of those around him.
While work was a huge part of who he was, family always came first. He would take time off early from work to coach his sons or watch their games, and he made a habit of calling relatives just to check on them. Many of those check-ins would, more often than not, turn into a breakfast, lunch, or dinner invitation. He loved good food and loved gathering around a table with the people he cared about even more.
He was always there for his family’s milestones, never missing sporting events or special moments, and loved making memories together. Family vacations, especially trips to Hawaii and peaceful fishing outings, were experiences they all shared and will deeply cherish.
Strong-willed, quick-witted, and possessing a great sense of humor, Ray loved a good laugh. He could be a bit impatient at times, meaning the name Express Mold Engineering fit him in more ways than one; he was a man who liked to get things done and do them right.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, Lupe; his sons Bobby, Ray, and Alex; his grandchildren Sinjin, Noel, Rowen, and Aiden; his sister, Della; and his brother, Manuel. Ray leaves behind a legacy of perseverance, grit, honesty, generosity, and unwavering devotion. He will be remembered for the life he carved out, the business he built, his sharp humor, and the simple, meaningful ways he stayed connected to everyone he loved. He will be missed dearly and remembered always.
