Ren, my heartfelt sympathy goes to you and your entire family.

I not only lost a brother-in-law; I lost a friend.  My fondest memory of Ray was when I would go to his and Aurora's house.  No sooner than I'd enter the door when he would ask, "Dit (his nickname for me), did you eat yet?"  I would answer "yes, Ray."  Fifteen minutes later, he would ask, "Dit, do you want to eat?"  I would reply "no, Ray, I'm still full."  Another 15 minutes later he would appear and ask, "Dit, are you hungry now?"  Then, a few minutes later, the aroma of food would permeate the house - he had begun to cook; the product of his cooking was not just one dish but 2-3 courses.  And he would say "Dit, come eat now."

I am not shy to say that I am a good cook; people often compliment me on my skill as a cook.  My husband, Al, would always say that I watched Rachel Ray all the time.  But, long, long before Rachel Ray came to being, was Ray Guardiano.  He was my mentor; he was the one who inspired me to be a good cook, to know how to prepare a meal without effort.  I used to watch him when he cooked, taking mental notes on how he blended different ingredients together; his precision on cutting the vegetables or chicken or meats.  I used to watch in awe as he shook the pan or pot instead of stirring the contents, and how he would throw the fried rice from the pan to mix the ingredients, and how would he have 2-3 pans going at the same time, cooking different foods.  I can honestly say that he was the one who taught me all about cooking a 30-minute meal.

As many attested before, Ray was a kind person.  That was one of his qualilties that I really admired.  He did not look down on anyone.  He liked people for what they are and not who they are.  There was not an ounce of snobbishness in him; he did not put on airs, and he loved his fellowmen equally.

I will always miss him; there will always be a void for me when I come to Seattle to visit.  I will no longer hear the "Dit, did you eat yet?"

Rest in peace, Ray; you are now in the presence of God.  LOVE, "DIT" EYDIE

For the last 45 years I have been fortunate to be a member of the extended Tamayao/Guardiano family. Ray was the warmest, kindest person I have been blessed to know. I know I am not alone to miss him dearly.

Cathy

It was with a great sense of loss when we heard of  lolo ray's death.
We wanted to let you know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened. And, we know that his passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him.lolo ray will always remain within our hearts, and we have included lolo ray and you in our daily prayers. May God give you strength. 
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.

With our deepest sympathy, 

regie guardiano 
(son of romeo & teresita guardiano)

In behalf of guardiano family here in Philippines..we would like to offer our prayers for the loss of lolo ray......You are always in our hearts!!! i know God will take care of you in heaven.we love you so much....marianne (philippines)

To my tito Ray sr.

we're extending our condolences,and we're praying for the soul of lolo mundo..we love you!

Eventhough were not able to see lolo ray we can feel the presence of him in our heart.

from tatay romeo,and the whole family guardiano,philippines.

i'm lorena guardiano verbo,daughter of romeo and terry guardiano.
 to tito ray,here is my e-mail add; lorenaverbo@yahoo.com
thank you!


Guardiano Family,Philippines

From the Apostol Family, our hearts go out to the Guardiano Family during this difficult time.

Aurora, Chris, Ren, Ray and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Take care.  
Love, Bob and Jan

Devnee and I offer our heartfelt sympathy to the entire family at this difficult time.   We will keep your dad,  and family here and in the Phillipines in our prayers.

OBITUARY

Ray Guardiano

April 18, 1928 – July 12, 2010

Acacia Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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