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Dennis Ray Obituary

On June 21, 2010, Dennis Burke Ray peacefully passed with numerous family members by his side in Colorado Springs, Colorado following a short fight with cancer. He was 66 years old. The youngest son of Noel B Ray and Katherine Ray, Dennis was born in Portsmouth, Virginia. He served in both the U.S. Marines and U.S. Army achieving the rank of MSG. He retired from military duty in 1990 after serving his country honorably for 27 years. During his military career he served in several campaigns to include: Vietnam, Panama, Grenada, and the Pacific. Loving husband, father, son, brother, friend, and Soldier; He is survived by his wife Anita L. Ray of Colorado Springs, Co; son Noel B. Ray and his wife Holly of Colorado Springs, Co; daughter Inez Ray and fiancé Sean Fitzgerald of Colorado Springs, Co, mother Mrs. Katherine Ray of Michigan, brother Ronald Ray of Alabama and his wife Mary; sister Alpha Ott of Michigan and her husband Mel; Sister Vera Cabrerra and her husband Alex; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved pet Winston. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 25th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Mountain View Mortuary 2350 Montebello Square Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80918. There will also be a service in California at the funeral home Conrad- Carroll Funeral Home in Oxnard. A date has yet to be determined but it will be the first week of July. If anyone would like to send flowers to my mother, they can be sent to Mountain View Mortuary, make sure delivery takes place before 10:00 a.m. on Friday.

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 24, 2010.

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Vera Ray-Cabrera

September 16, 2010

My precious big Brother.your little Sis still can't believe you are not of this earth, but I know and have magnificent JOY that I will see you again one day. I think about all of our "Party Days" back in the 70's and just laugh at some of the stuff we did. You always protected me and I always had to scold you for something. You always loved the fact that I kept you in line! LOL You were (at one time) my crime partner. I will miss you until we meet again. Kiss and hug Dad for me and tell him how very much I MISS HIM!!!! I love you poo-poo grunt!!!!
Your baby Sister

Sam Diaz

September 16, 2010

Uncle Dennis,

You are in our thoughts often, say hello to my folks.

Noel Ray

September 16, 2010

My Father and I our last vacation together!

Noel Ray

September 16, 2010

Dad
I miss you so much, not a day goes by your not in my thoughts. I never thought it would be so hard to not have you here with us. Last night when you came to me and i watched you turn and smile at me, i was in Aww of how you smiled, I knew then you were truly at peace and happy. At that point I knew you were with God and that brought so many tears of joy for me. By the way why were you behind the bar? Where you looking for your scotch? I love you dad and will see you one day again forever in eternity. Please visit me again like you did last night whenever your schedule allows it. Love you Dad!

Mary Lee Spencer

July 6, 2010

Dear Ray Family: I was very sorry to read of Dennis' passing in the Ventura Co Star. I hope all are finding peace. My brother, Roby, and I were classmates of Alpha and Dennis at St John's Lutheran School in Oxnard. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort you and give you His peace. Mary Lee Naumann

Michelle Avila

July 3, 2010

Uncle Dennis, You are now with Auntie Londa free of pain and watching over us. I am going to miss your jokes and stories. I am glad I was able to make it to Colorado to be with our family. You were a great man and will truly be missed but Never Ever forgotten. Until we see each other again.... Love you lots!

Alpha Ott

July 1, 2010

God was gracious and so good to have made sure that my sister, brother and myself were there to be with our brother Dennis the last week of his life. We had no idea it would be...but God did. Dennis was at peace that whole time and it was a mixture of heart break and yet JOY to see how at peace he was....I saw so many of Anita's family come from afar to be at his side....What a wonderful family he and Anita have. We all loved Dennis very much and for good reason!!

Gabe Diaz

July 1, 2010

Aunt Wee Wees, Noel, Inez & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so glad I got to spend time with my Uncle and great friend before he passed away, he was a great man and he will be dearly missed.
Love Always,

Gabe " Sam" Diaz & Family
Port Hueneme, Ca

KIMBERLIE TORRES

June 28, 2010

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU... LOVE MANUEL,KIMBERLIE,DANIELLE TORRES

June 28, 2010

TO AUNTIE WEEWEES,NOEL,AND INEZ. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU . I AM SO BLESSED TO HAVE SPENT A FEW DAYS WITH UNCLE DENNIS BEFORE HE PASSED.... HE MEANT SO MUCH TO ME THEN AND ALWAYS... LOVE U ALL , GOD BLESS... LOVE CINDY AND FAMILY.....OXNARD CALIFORNIA.

Kathleen & Danny Barrera

June 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Uncle Tony & Auntie Lillie

June 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love you.

Cammy Wrather

June 25, 2010

Condolences to Anita, Noel, and Inez

Gerald Sanders

June 25, 2010

May GOD bless you and keep you and may he keep his face upon you and your family. We Love you

Gerald and Deborah Sanders
From Afghanistan & Iraq

Sandy O'Brien

June 24, 2010

To Anita, Inez, and Noel, Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May God be with you all in your time of grief. May Dennis rest in Peace.

Gerald & Deborah Sanders

June 24, 2010

Our deepest condolences in your time of grief.

From Afghanistan & Iraq

Gerald & Deborah Sanders

June 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

From Afghanistan & Iraq

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