He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Josie C. Gomez. His daughters; Esther, Shirley and Karen. Eight grandchildren; Melissa, Brittney, Valerie, Nicole, Kayla, Kristen, Jacob and Jared. Nine great grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Alayla, Maddon, Nicholas, Josie, Lincoln, Gracie, Hudson and Roman. His son in laws; Jess, Jeff, Bobby, Ed, Jason and Thomas. Many loving friends, family and extended family. Ray was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to everyone.
Ray enjoyed travelling the United States with his wife. They would explore new places and visit family and friends. The best times he had with Josie, were their Friday night dates for dinner, beer and margaritas. He was quite the photographer and picture magnet creator. He loved snapping photos of his wife; especially her legs. After retirement from Eason & Waller Manufacturing as a machinist, his hard work and never-ending devotion to his family and friends continued. While his grandkids were in school, you could always find him working on one of his houses or a neighbors’. He was always the first to call and help with any home project. Ray was always there for his grandchildren and was a huge help in raising them. He enjoyed picking the kids up from school and cruising the neighborhood to the local Water and Ice store for ice-cream. He was quite the jokester with a hilarious sense of humor. Whether it was playing pranks on his grandkids or telling jokes to his friends, he always people laughing. He will always be remembered not only for his dedication to his family and friends; but to his county. Ray was a proud Korean War Veteran. He will be remembered for his courage, bravery and strength. His selflessness will be forever left in our hearts.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Green Acres Cemetery. The viewing will begin at 12:00 pm, service at 1:00 pm and burial at 2:00 pm.
401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale Arizona 85257.
Reception to follow at the American Legion, 2125 S Industrial Park Ave, Tempe Az 85282.
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