Ranesh “Ron” Chaudhary

On May 30, 2025, Ron’s earthly journey came to a close. Ron is survived by his wife, Sierra Freund-Chaudhary, with whom he shared 27 wonderful years as best friends — 22 of them as husband and wife. Ron is also survived by his daughter, Sienna Chaudhary, age 19, who was the pride and joy of his life.

Ron was the beloved son of the late Ram Saroj Chaudhary and Shiu Kumari Chaudhary. He was also the cherished son-in-law of the late Otto Freund and is survived by his loving mother-in-law, Victoria Freund. Though technically cousins, Ron’s “siblings” from California and Canada were truly brothers and sisters in every way — bound by lifelong love, loyalty, and connection. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Jade Freund.

Ron worked for Good Guys for 18 years, building not only a solid career and a deep network of friendships. Over the years, coworkers became family — we all watched each other grow, marry, raise children, and build meaningful lives. Though we may not see one another as often now, the bond remains unshakable.

Ron was an exceptional employee, even if he had a reputation for making his own schedule. If his boss, Greg, couldn’t reach him, he’d call Sierra to track Ron down — often while Ron was still asleep. Greg would say, “I can’t keep letting Ron make his own schedule,” — a conversation that went on for years with a mix of frustration and affection.

After his time in the warehouse, Ron took a new path as an Account Manager for a commercial building maintenance company. There, he nurtured relationships with building owners, property managers, and teams — always ensuring services were delivered with care and quality. In 2015, Ron made the selfless decision to step away from work to care for his parents. He considered it the greatest honor of his life to be with them daily, bringing them joy and showing his love through presence and devotion. He often said he felt like *the luckiest son in the world.*

Whether you were family, a friend, or a stranger lucky enough to meet him, it was hard not to love Ron. He had that rare combination of charm, warmth, and genuine compassion — a natural ability to make people feel welcome and seen. His smile could light up any room. He was known for always smelling amazing — people constantly asked what cologne he was wearing. It was more than just how he looked or smelled — Ron left a lasting impression through his easy kindness and grounded spirit.

Ron was a **DIEHARD Raiders FAN**, loyal through thick and thin and location changes. He loved watching sports — especially football and soccer — and could talk game-day plays and stats for hours; the best armchair quarterback and GM you could find.

He had a creative side too, often drawing and sketching just for the joy of it. Music was also a huge part of his world. His playlists ranged from oldies, reggae, Bay Area rap, and R&B to his guilty pleasure: Disco. Sierra never quite got into Disco with him, but he didn’t care — Ron liked whatever made him feel good, and that was enough.

Ron grew up in the Bay Area, where he lived until high school. Even after moving to Oregon in 1992, he maintained close friendships from childhood — bonds that never faded despite distance. There are countless stories about those early years: Ron and his crew “running the streets,” chasing girls, laughing, and living life. It was never too wild — just the kind of joy that came naturally to someone as social and magnetic as he was naturally.

One favorite memory was when Ron’s best friends visited Oregon. They explored Portland’s nightlife, more to people-watch than party — but somehow, his friend Lorenzo ended up dancing in a cage, and another friend, John, claimed Ron was a rapper named “Ron Dogg” and he was the music producer. Amazingly, someone believed them. It was ridiculous, hilarious, and completely unforgettable — the kind of moment that defined their unshakable friendship.

Another memorable visit came from Ron’s brothers, Deven and Shalen. Ron always joked that Oregon was slow and gray — but when they were all together, none of that mattered. No fancy plans were needed. The house was filled with jokes, teasing, and laughter. So many inside jokes flew around — most unrepeatable outside the group. But *they know*. That kind of connection stays with you forever.

Sierra met Ron through her cousin, Desiree. They didn’t like each other at first — Sierra thought he was weird, and he thought she was obnoxious (which, admittedly, neither were entirely wrong). He was 16 but looked older, with long hair, beads, a goatee, and all the Bay Area swag. Sierra even remembers thinking, “Where the hell did this gangster come from?” She quickly learned that Ron wasn’t a pretender or poser — he was the real deal. They became friends, then best friends. Romance wasn’t part of the plan — it just happened slowly and naturally. By their early twenties, they had begun dating seriously. Ron eventually brought up marriage and family. Sierra had always imagined a life without either – Ron changed all that … for the better.

One night, while Sierra was ironing her clothes, he sat on the edge of the bed drinking a 40 oz. Budweiser wrapped in a brown paper bag — classic Ron — he looked at her and asked, “Do you want to have kids someday, or are you just messing around?” Sierra responded, “I don’t know. Maybe, if we get married.”

He said, “Well then, let’s get married.”

Not your typical proposal — but Sierra never wanted a typical one. It was **perfect**.

Sierra and Ron married in 2003 at her family’s farm on Rainbow Lane. The wedding was huge — 11 bridesmaids, 11 groomsmen, hundreds of guests from all over the world — and absolutely unforgettable.

Ron had a bold and adventurous palate. He loved crab curry, chicken curry, and dahl — meals lovingly made by his mom and many aunties. He also had a deep love for fast food, pizza, burgers, sushi, and a really good sandwich. His favorite colors were white, blue, black, and silver — a mix that reflected both his childhood style and his lifelong love of the Raiders.

This is a life we are all proud to remember. Ron lived with joy, love, humor, and heart — and all of us who knew him are better for it. Bhagwan ki aatma ko shanti de – May God grant you peace to your soul.