91½, of Phoenix, passed away on April 15, 2014. He served in WWII and after that he began his journey with the love of his life Esther. He was a union carpenter by trade and retired from McCarthy Construction in 1987.
He is survived by his loving wife Esther, of 67 years, 5 daughters and 4 sons; Bobbie, Cathy, Anna (Ben), Diana, Angela (Woody), David (Kathy), Michael (Norma), Robert (Lupe) and George. Ray is preceded in death by his son Jimmy Ray. He is also survived by his 2 brothers and 2 sisters in California, 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great, great-grandchild. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30am, Rosary will be at 10:30am and Funeral Mass at 11:00am, Friday, April 25, 2014 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington Street, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.