 I failed to mention what a great son and brother my dad was, to Sharon, Robert and Richard. I am so  grateful to have my Aunt and Uncles to continue to share my dad's love with. I love to hear all his fun stories. My grandma always had fun stories too. You are deeply missed each and every day. Such a wonderful thing to know about my dad and Father Raymond. Father Raymond baptized me as well. It must have been so special for him to continue that tradition for my dad. I now have a Siberian Husky, maybe that is yet another sign. Robert you put may good scripture points in here for me to read. It will help in dealing with all of our loss. I.m so happy Richard that you had to chance to spent all those golf days together. I know my dad is in  golf and sailing heaven. I love you all.Most of all I love you daddy. See you in heaven.

Hi my sweet brother Ray,

We will miss you Ray. I loved being your older sister, and giving you plenty of advise...most of which I never followed.  At least it was free and you always listened, especially about the vitamins and diet. Or maybe you took the vitamins and spit them out in a napkin and put them in your pocket...like you did with your peas for dinner when you were a kid.  I did not like my peas for dinner either, but I never thought about hiding them like you!  Mom told me she used to clean out your pockets when she did the laundry and found the peas in your pocket.  ha..ha...that was brilliant.. 

It was great seeing you and Vicki show up at the Cancer Control Meeting at Universal Studio Hotel in Universal City last year.  I was proud to introduce you guys to all my alternative doctors and friends.

You were a great carpenter like St. Joseph was for Mary...I wonder if mom knew that you would be so talented when she named you.  I know she named you after Father Raymond, her favorite priest as well. Mom had known Father Raymond for a long time.  In fact we all went to Santa Barbara Mission to visit him where he was a priest. He had a great dog named "Frosty" who was a Siberian Husky, and you really enjoyed petting his dog.  Frosty especially liked you and followed you around.  That is why Woody, Katie, and Haley (and Bear) liked you so much. I believe that Father Raymond also baptized you as well.

You were a great sailor and golfer as well.  I hope by now you are using my special golf ball with a red bull's eye on it and are hitting a hole in one! Your sailing skills in the San Juan Islands were special (at least no one admitted hitting the side of the pier or starting a fire) although I thought somebody got lost...or left on the pier... I loved your story about the boat trip to Catalina Island...it got funnier and funnier each time you would tell it.   What a sailing crew you sailed with then.     

I love you brother, and could go on for hours about all the joy and wisdom you showed me.  Ted will miss you also, since you were like a brother to him as well.  We will see you one day.

Hugs and much love,

Your sister Sharon

Thank you all. I admired Ray as a father and husband to his family. He chose a life career that demonstrated his good character and values,serving his community and making this world a better place. We mourn not as those without hope, we will see Raymond again. I talked to Ray about church and the Bible,and he said all I need is Jesus and to love others.1Corin.15 Jesus is alive and the gospel message is true. Witnesses who saw Him have passed along their testimony to us. When you trust Him you receive eternal life. 1John 5:11-13 and this is the testimony that God has given us eternal life. And this life is in the Son. 1 Thess. 4:14 there will be a glorious reunion some day between us and all those in the Lord who we hold dear. Ray was a great example to us all. What a privilege to have as a brother. God knows when to take us home.

Ray's essence could be summarized by his life long commitment and dedication to the service to others. Ray served his country with 4 years of active duty in the United States Navy, Ray served his community with over 30 years as a Marshal in the Los Angeles County Court system and finally Ray served his family throughout his life as a good husband, father, brother and friend. 
What I will miss the most about my older brother Ray is the way he always welcomed me when I called him on the phone with the simple words "hey buddy". I will miss a future void of opportunities to spend time together reconnecting on any golf course, sharing a sailing adventure on the open water or just sharing a conversation over a glass of red wine. Ray had a way of opening up his home and heart that always made you feel welcome. The loss of Ray as a husband, father, sibling and friend creates a void which is immeasurable.

My sweet Daddy, you will now watch over us from heaven, as an angel, probably in the form of a great Hawk, as I saw one chase me the day you passed. Your way of letting me know you are now totally free. Your children, grandchildren and wife will grieve forever. All the while  knowing your great love for each of us. We will live and love, strong, in your honor. I will miss you so so much. You were the greatest man a little girl could have for a Daddy. Thank you for all you taught me.  We had the closest father daughter relationship anyone could dream of, Thanks for all the time you spent with me over the 44 years, that you were my dad. I will spend the next 44 years or more enjoying you in memory. Thank you for the amazing advice and guidance. You always knew the right thing to say or do. Thank you for being such a great grandpa to my babies. Matthew, Christina, Zeke, and Shane will cherish your love always. Rest in Peace now sweet Daddy. I love you.

Ray was a pleasure to know,an honorable husband and father.  Helping Chris an Melissa as much as he could.  Ray was the best grandpa for corey. He'll be greatly missed.  God Speed

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Raymond Joseph Kwiatkowski

July 20, 1947 – June 23, 2013

Stone Funeral Home

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