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Emily Cloninger Obituary

Emily Cloninger Emily Cloninger was born in Orange, California to Rafael and Josefina Raya on March 29, 1965. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friend on January 7, 2013, in Visalia at the age 48. Emily was a graduate of Lindsay High school and attended Loma Linda University, graduating from the School of Dental Hygiene in 1987. She was highly skilled in her respective profession and cared for very much by not only her colleagues but her patients alike. Emily's life touched so many as she was quite vivacious, caring, funny, and loving to those around her. She was a devoted and caring mother who loved her son enormously and was very proud of him. She will be missed tremendously by her family and friends and she will always remain very dear to those who loved her. She is preceded in passing by her father, Rafael Raya, loving husband of Josefina L. Raya of Lindsay. She is survived by her loving mother, Josefina Raya; son, Jonathan Cloninger, of Loma Linda, former husband, Brett Cloninger; her sister, Dr. Rosalinda Raya-Wall and her husband, Dr. Frank Wall; brother, Dr. Ralph Raya and his wife Ruth; brother, Larry Raya; sister, Dr. Rebecca Raya-Fernandez and her husband, Dr. Victor R. Fernandez. She is also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Danny Rodriguez for all his love and caring devotion for her, especially during her final months. A Graveside Service will be held at Lindsay District Cemetery on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register on Jan. 10, 2014.

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Sylvia Torres

February 5, 2014

Familia Raya, Emily was my hygienist an a caring person.She loved her son, father an her entire family.She always gave me an update of her entire life. She was the best. I'm sadden God bless all of you.

January 16, 2014

I was a patient of Emily's for many years. I just received the letter from Dr. Kindy that she passed and it felt like my heart dropped. She was so caring about my husband and I as our hygienist for many years. I knew she was special. We will really miss her. Thank you Emily for all you were and are. Love, your patient, Laurie Ruiz

ANTONETTE MEDLOCK

January 16, 2014

I WILL MISS MY DEAR FRIEND VERY MUCH. TO ALL OF HER FAMILY, MY SINCERE CONDOLENCE. GOD NEEDED ANOTHER ANGEL AND HE CHOSE OUR EMILY.

Kathy Logan

January 10, 2014

What a sweet, precious, gift from God that Emily was to those who knew her. She was always filled with gentleness, love, and compassion. The world is a better place because she was here and will be dimmer because she has traveled to the arms of God. See you on the other side....sweet Emily. Love, Kathy Logan

Tiffany Smith-Edmonds

January 10, 2014

Emily was my son's first dental hygienist as a little boy and she made going to the dentist easy and enjoyable for both of us. She will be missed. My heart goes out to her family for this inconsolable loss.

Jan Howison

January 10, 2014

I lit a candle for you today my friend, my sister. I did this in memory of you. Your beauty, life and light shined more brightly than this candle. I hope you remember what we discussed...that Angels come forward when you light a candle. Hoping they lead you Home where you can be at peace. I love and miss you Girlie. Forever your friend......Your Jani

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