Ray F. Granillo

FUNERAL HOME

Thompson Funeral Chapel

926 South Litchfield Road

Goodyear, Arizona

Ray Granillo Obituary

Ray F. Granillo, 85, of Goodyear, AZ passed away on May 25, 2006. He
was born in Solomonville, AZ on February 17, 1921. Ray was a Veteran of WWII serving in the South Pacific. He married Vicky Chavez in 1949 and raised four children in Phx., AZ. Ray retired from Reynolds Metal Aluminum Co. in Phoenix and later moved to Estrella Mt. Ranch. He is preceded in death by his brothers Ramon and Pete and his sister Maria Fimbrez. Ray is survived by his loving wife, Vicky of Goodyear; son, Steve of Goodyear; daughter Kathy and son-in-law Tom Beebe, daughter Jana Lynn Granillo and Ed Walker of Tempe; son, Thomas and daughter in-law Yolanda of Chandler; and six grand children Elizabeth, James, Thomas, Paul, Andrea and Erin. He is also survived by many family members and friends. A visitation is planned for Monday, May 29th at 6:00 PM followed by a rosary at 7:00 PM at the Valley West Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ. A funeral mass is planned for Tuesday, May 30th at 9:00 AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 East La Posada Blvd., Goodyear, AZ with a burial immediately following at Holy Cross Cemetery 10045 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions to the American Heart Association or Meals On Wheels, Goodyear, AZ.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 27, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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11 Entries

Erin Granillo-Walker

June 4, 2006

When asked what she liked about Grandpa Ray and what we should write about him for the internet, Erin eyes looking down and sadly replied, “that he loved me and gave me money.” Erin is the youngest of the grandchildren – 6 years old - and sad about Grandpa Ray passing. She was able to make the sign of the cross on his casket after the American Legion’s ceremony, the tradition continues. She waved goodbye and blew him a kiss before he was laid to rest. Erin’s questions about the cemetery: Do we have to dig the hole ourselves? Does he stay in the box? Answer No; his body is in the casket and his spirit is in heaven.

Tom Murphy

June 3, 2006

Our Tios were always funny and kind to us kids. I miss those days in Chandler when we'd drive out from CA to see our relatives.

Lynette Hammer

June 2, 2006

Ray and Vicky always welcomed me as part of the family whenever I visited their home with Laura. We laughed alot in their home. Ray was always full of stories and good humor, and Vicky rolled her eyes like she'd heard them a thousand times before (probably true). May you have pleasant memories, Vicky, and be blessed in all your needs.

Terrie Diaz

June 1, 2006

Granillo Family,

Living in CA we don't get to see The AZ Family like we would love to. I will miss Ray when we do get out there. Even though I didn't get a pocket knife, I was blessed to receive a couple of horse shoes Ray gave to us when I was pregnant with my son Nathan for "Good Luck" said Ray. I would like to believe he got them out from his cigar box. Thank You and God Bless Ray. I pray for God's Comfort for the Granillo Family at this time and always.

Love

Kenny, Terrie, and Nathan Diaz

Michelle Blackmore( Ray's niece)

May 30, 2006

When I think of visiting Arizona, I think of visiting Uncle Ray and Aunt Vicki in Phoenix. My vivid memory of Uncle Ray is as the joyful, happy uncle. I had my first choizo and eggs with Uncle Ray in the morning, and endless watermelon on the patio in the evening. I will miss seeing Uncle Ray's bright smile.

Jana Lynn Granillo

May 29, 2006

One of my favorite stories: On the first morning of the Japan trip in the 80’s, he sneaked out and returned reporting that he had eaten breakfast. He managed to order eggs and pay for his meal in American money. Japanese don’t typically eat eggs for breakfast, and they are expensive, Dad does not speak Japanese, and at the time, Japanese businesses, did not trade in American money only Yen!

Laura Fehrenbach

May 28, 2006

Ray was very proud of his wife and children. He always liked to share about all of his children's accomplishments. He was very proud that all four of his children graduated from college and continued to do well in their careers.

When your mom and dad lived in Phoenix, your dad loved to cook breakfast in his outdoor patio. He loved his choriso, eggs and potatoes. It was fun to visit and eat choriso and eggs with him. When he moved to Goodyear, I think he missed his patio.

They'll definitely be a void when I visit your mom and your dad will not be there. He will be missed.

Moses & Sophia Diaz

May 27, 2006

After over 55yrs.of memorable

occasions,We feel that there will

be a mournful void in our lives.

May God in his Infinite wisdom bless and wellcome Ray into his arms. Que Dios vendiga a toda la

famiiia Granillo.

Tony & Sibby Chavez Family Chavez

May 27, 2006

A Brother-in-law that esd love by all the Chavez family. He love us like a brother. He alway bless us when we leave after a visit. We will all remember him for that. He did it with so much love. He was so proud of all his kids and grandkids. He would always talk of all them with so much love. We will greatly miss him. He always ask about all the family. His had a great sense of humor and that little laugh will be missed. May God bless him and accept him with open arms.

Ray F. Granillo, April 16, 2006; Easter

May 27, 2006

Sharon Darracq (Ray's niece)

May 27, 2006

I will always remember Uncle Ray as a friendly, happy man. On my visits to Arizona he was warm and welcoming. As teenagers we enjoyed the way he joked with us and made us a wonderful batch of chorizo. My favorite memory of Uncle Ray is of him riding his new bicycle around the lake at Estrella. He seemed so happy with his new form of exercise. He will be dearly missed by the Chavez family.

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