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Ray Archibald Obituary

Ray Clinton Archibald, passed away Dec. 29, 2011 in Mesa, AZ at the age of 86. Son of W. Howard and Enolia (Young) Archibald he was born Jan. 21, 1925 in Almena, KS. He attended schools in Almena and Colorado Springs, CO and was in the Merchant Marines on the supply ship Arizone during WWII. He married his first wife Mary Grace Corradino on Jan. 22, 1943 and they had a son Ronald Lee Archibald who survives him. Ray married Annie Laurie McCaffer in June of 1952 in Colorado Springs, CO and later moved to Norton, KS. They moved to Tempe, AZ in 1963. Ray worked in the Air Conditioning and Heating Dept. of Arizona State University until his retirement in 1987. Survivors include his wife Annie of Mesa, AZ his son Ronald of Colorado Springs, CO; many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Mary Lue Archibald of Norton, KS, other relatives and many friends. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Don and an infant sister. Funeral arrangements are pending. www.mariposagardens.com

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 8, 2012.

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Jennie Welna

January 3, 2021

I still miss Ray so much Ray and Annie were so good to Ron myself and our children I have wondered so much about Anne is she still here or has she passed also Sincerely Jennie Welna Omaha Nebraska [email protected]

Connie Myers

January 10, 2012

Annie,
We miss the wonderful times we had when we would visit mom and dad in AZ, and you and Ray would come over. We enjoyed hearing all the funny stories of Ray and dad (Harold Gress) during their younger days. He will be missed.
We love you both,
Connie and Family (Gress's)

Angelica

January 9, 2012

How difficult it is to bear the loss of a loved one. My condolences to the Archibald family and friends. May God's promise to strengthen and comfort each of you sustain you during this difficult time.
Psalms 145:14

Jennie Welna

January 9, 2012

Annie, so sorry to hear about Ray..when our Christmas card was returned we were afraid something had happened...I will always remember the times that we spent with you two, so happy that you rented the duplex from Ron's folks & how you took us under your wings when they passed away...If only Ron had not passed away then we would be there with you. I send my love and prayers from my entire family..Jennie Welna Omaha, Ne. 402-731-5219

Susan Porreca

January 8, 2012

Auntie Annie I so sorry to hear about Uncle Ray. My deepest sympathies.Susan

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