Raymond George Durda

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Raymond Durda Obituary

Durda, Raymond George, 80, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, died September 5, 2010, of congestive heart failure. He was a long time resident of Huntington Beach, California. A service will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Dilday Brothers Mortuary, 17911 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, California, Father Dan Lackie will officiate. Ray was born January 3, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minn. to Mary and George Durda. He graduated from high school and later served in the United States Army. He married Joyce White on May 5, 1951 (deceased 1988) and had five children. He moved to Southern California in 1962 and established himself in the heavy equipment/oil field industry. He was a member of Ss. Simon & Jude Catholic church and enjoyed sharing life stories with everyone he met. He was an original "Angel Baseball Fan" and enjoyed over forty seasons of games. Life long Minnesota Viking fan, Ray was known to wear the Viking helmet and braids, Ray is survived by his son, Randy Durda, and his daughters, Deborah Durda, Cynthia Durda and Kathleen Disandro, his sister Mary Gideo of Dallas, Tx and brother Henry Durda, Port Hueneme, CA. He has nine grandchildren and three great-granchildren. A memorial has been set up at Hoag Heart Institute under the name of Raymond Durda. If you prefer, in lieu of flowers, please forward to: hoaghospital foundation.org, or by phone at 949/764-7217.

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Published by Orange County Register on Sep. 12, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Durda

7 Entries

Chad Clark

October 4, 2010

Dear Debbie and Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I have been a resident in one of Ray's properties in Huntington Beach since 2006 and will really miss Ray. He was such a giving and caring man and we many long conversations about life, family, sports, etc. He always had an open ear and had many great stories. I will miss seeing Ray coming around during the day just to say hello and will miss stopping by at his house to hang out in his garage. He was a leader in the community and a great family man. I will miss you Ray. Chad Clark (Huntington Beach, CA)

Jean Wright

September 14, 2010

Durda Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Ray was a very good friend to me. My husband Dick Wright, my brother Gary Grew, my cousin George Grew, and my uncle Charlie (Fedder)Grew, all had the pleasure of working for Ray at some point in time. Ray was very much loved and was the best boss they all had ever worked for. I guess Ray will be talking shop again with, Dick,Charlie and George. You are all in a better place now with no pain or worries. I had plenty of good times and laughs with Ray over the last couple years. I will miss him dearly. You are all in our prayers. Love Jean Wright

BRYAN DURDA

September 14, 2010

Dear Grandpa,
I am going to miss you so very much. My best childhood memories have you in them. Not many kids growing up have real tractors for toys like I did. My life will never be the same with out you in it. I love you and miss you so very much and would do anything to have you back. Love Bryan

Corinne Dekker

September 13, 2010

Dearest Kathy and Family,

Mr. Durda was such a sweeheart, and I am so sorry that he has passed from your lives. We hold you all in our hearts at this sad time.

Darlene Wright

September 12, 2010

R.I.P. Ray Durda. I'm sad to hear you are gone, you were one of the GREATEST people my family has ever known. My dad, Dick Wright, and my brother Richard Wright, I'm sure will be hanging out with you up there. You guys better stay out of trouble up there. The three of you together I can see it now all the fun you'll be having.You are certainly in a better place now and I'm sure already surrounded by friends and loved ones who are already up there . Love Darlene Wright

Theresa Bessett

September 12, 2010

Dear Kathy & Family,

I am so sorry over the loss of your father. I remember your dad so well. He was kind,funny, hardworking and always went to church.

I remember hanging out with him along with you and he telling us stories about his business. Then he would always have us tag along to church. Very fond memories.

I know the huge hole in your heart right now after losing my father just four years back. May all the wonderful memories and the fact you guys were very close soothe your broken heart.

God Bless you now and always!!! RIP Mr. Durda....and Mr. Durda give my daddy a GREAT BIG HUG up there!!!!!

Love Always,

Theresa Woolston Bessett

Tim Kinn

September 12, 2010

R G D I can't believe your gone, things will never be the same, I will dearly miss the daily phone calls, the get togethers in the garage and the back yard for just plain shooting the bull, you and I go back a long, long way, you were a big influence on my life, our whole family will miss you terribly, you are in a much better place now.

Tim Kinn (Garden Grove)

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