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Raymond Echavarria Obituary
June 1, 1940 - February 8, 2013
Resident of San Jose
Beloved son of Alice and Raymond Echavarria Sr. Raymond Jr. is survived by his three daughters, Denise Gallardo, Renee' Mejorado and Ruth Rangel. Raymond has eight grandchildren. Raymond is also survived by his 6 brothers and sisters. Julie, Dolores, Arthur, Ernest, Mary Louise and Joe. Also survived by great uncle and aunt sne several nieces and nephews.
Raymond passed away in Sunnyvale, Ca.
He was a 1962 graduate of Fremont High School where he was a high school state champion wrestler. Raymond also competed as a Varsity Pole Vault athlete. Raymond was an Army veteran and boxed in the military. He began his boxing career in 1963. He was a world ranked featherweight. After the military, he continued his boxing career in San Jose, Ca. until 1973. Raymond was known as "Little Ray."
Raymond will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Family and friends and invited to join a celebration of his life on February 14, 2013 from 6-9 PM and February 15, 2013 at 11 AM at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 North Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Echavarria
Anna (Licha) Sandoval
March 27, 2013
Cousin Ray... I am so sorry for not being around. My condolences to the family Denise, Renee and Ruth.. I havent seen you all in years but your dad was a big part of my childhood and my teen years. I have so many fond memories.. He was always entertaining.. May God have him in his tender care...
Bill Johnson
February 13, 2013
Ray and I were classmates at Fremont High School in Sunnyvale, Ca. Ray was a great guy, always had a ready smile for everyone, just like in this photo. The Class of 1959 will remember and miss him, we offer our condolences.
February 12, 2013
I am so sorry to hear that Ray has passed away. My deepest condolences go out to all of his family. I remember him from Fremont High School in Sunnyvale. Ken Lafreniere
Fremont High School
Class of '59
Patrick Gallardo
February 12, 2013
We love you grandpa and will miss making you laugh. We know you are at peace in God's arms.
Love your grandsons,
Patrick, Christian and Aaron Gallardo
Denise Gallardo
February 12, 2013
My dad, I loved him he always had his way with words. He would call me on the phone and ask how I was doing and I would respond fine dad and he would say fine like a piece of wood. I would laugh Every time. I will miss just seeing him and brushing his hair, seeing him close his eyes as I played his favorite Mexican music, i will miss his laugh when my boys would do silly things to make him laugh. I will miss you, dad, I love you and I know you are with God and in peace.
Ed Estrada
February 12, 2013
Ray and I have been friends since we were in sixth grade at Pala School in San Jose. Somehow, we always stayed in touch with each other. My deepest sympathies go out to his daughters, sisters, brothers, and other family members.
May it help you to know that my wife, Dell and I share in your sorrow. May God give you the strength to carry on during this most difficult time.
Ed & Dell Estrada
Green Valley, AZ
Len Piumarta
February 12, 2013
Ray and I graduated from Fremont High School class of 1959. He was a great guy, and I was sorry to hear of his passing. A fine athlete, pound for pound the strongest athlete at our school and probably in the valley. a very good wrestler.
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