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Raymond J. SALAZAR

FUNERAL HOME

Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home - Oregon Chapel

440 South Coy Road

Oregon, Ohio

Raymond SALAZAR Obituary

SALAZAR Raymond J. Raymond J. Salazar, 60, of Toledo, Ohio, passed Sunday, February 14, 2010. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on February 4, 1950, to Lorenzo and Carmen (Gonzales) Salazar. Ray was a graduate of Cardinal Stritch and had been employed by the Chrysler Corp. He was a lifelong Blues musician and played throughout the Toledo area with Blue's Confidential and other groups. He enjoyed reading and was a longtime fan of the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Redwings. Ray was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Surviving are his brother, Lorenzo (Deborah Sykes); sister, Christina (Tracy Counsellor) Salazar; nieces and nephews, Lauren Salazar, Sean and Alexis Carew. Ray was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call at the Eggleston Meinert Pavley Funeral Home Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Rd., on Thursday, February 18, 2010, from 2-8 p.m. Funeral services will begin in the funeral home on Friday at 1:00 p.m. and proceed to St. Thomas Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy in Ray's memory can be made to St. Thomas Church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Ray's family would like to thank the staff of the CCU at Mercy St. Charles Hospital for the kindness they showed Raymond. www.egglestonmeinert.com

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Published by The Blade on Feb. 17, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond SALAZAR

15 Entries

Johnny Reed

February 14, 2024

I still, (often), think about Ray. There were magical musical moments with Ray. The moments you never forget, where the music touched a spot in our souls. Plus Rays views of the world and life were also pretty amazing. We loved being Aquarius´ together

Rick London

March 5, 2010

I just learned of Ray passing and want to extend my sincere condolences to the surviving family, and the family of musicians he touched. I knew Ray through music, as I played harmonica with Blues Confidential over quite a few years. I largely defined my style with Blues Confidential, and that carried me with a number of bands and people throughout my life - all possible thanks to BC and Ray. He was the band's leader, and in many ways a musical mentor for me. Ray had a musical freedom about him. A love for roots music, which I share today.

I'll never forget the many gig's around town in strip clubs and beer joints, the east side rehearsals and talks on socialism and dialectics that would inevitably start after the 3rd beer. Nor will I forget far too many of those god-awful kamikazes bought for the band while on stage and off...it's a drink I hate to this day. Shout out to Haas, Greg, Smitty, Pete...and if I forgot anyone, blame it on the kamikazes.

Thanks Ray.

Susan Hehl-Mulligan

February 22, 2010

I was so very sorry to hear of Ray's death. I met him nearly 35 years ago. And although it has been many years since we have had contact, I continued to admire his musical ability, his perceptive thinking, and his gentle ways. He was an "old soul" and a musical gift to the community.

I hope the years before his death were all that he wanted them to be.

My sympathy to his family and those who loved him.

[email protected] gray

February 19, 2010

My prayers go out to the family...always liked Rays playing and spirit we will miss him...Marc Gray

Marc Gray

February 19, 2010

My prayers go out to the family...always liked Rays playing and spirit we will miss him...Marc Gray

February 18, 2010

Many years of listening to you Ray gave me my love of the Blues. First heard you at Howards in BG then followed you and your band for years. You played at my brother's bar, the Rumpus Room, and I never missed a show.

Heaven's done called another blues stringer back home.

Rest in peace Ray.

Christina Szabo

Dennis Gwynne

February 18, 2010

I always enjoyed Ray's guitar playing and friendship as a fellow musician. He will be sorely missed.
My condolences go out to the family. Dennis Gwynne.

February 18, 2010

I always enjoyed Ray's playing and friendship as a fellow musician. He will be sorely missed and my condolences go out to the family. Dennis Gwynne.

Peggy Hymore

February 18, 2010

You'll be missed Ray.Rest in Peace my Friend.

Nicole Voorhees Literacki

February 17, 2010

Ray, you were a lifelong friend of my father Paul Jr. and I have known you as far back as I can remember. I know you are somewhere with him now hanging out, laughing and playing the blues. My prayers are with your family.
Nicole Voorhees Literacki

Mary Sanchez

February 17, 2010

Larry and Christina, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you both. God Bless.

Nancy Salazar

February 17, 2010

Larry and Christina, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

February 17, 2010

Whenever I hear the Blues I will think of Ray. My prayers and sympathy go out to Rays family.
Cindy K.

Johnny Reed

February 17, 2010

Ray, you were like a brother. You taught me so much musically. I will always enjoy our conversations about life and death, cosmic destiny, and our deep conversations about being Aquarian.

Everything was about feeling to Ray. His music, friends, family, etc... I enjoyed playing with Ray so much. Use to love playing the "Gibson Creek Shuffle" with him.

He's up there playing with the greats now. See you again my friend.

Eddie P

February 17, 2010

I really enjoyed getting to know Ray during the 4 years we played music together in Blues Confidential, and I enjoyed seeing him throughout the years, afterwards. Ray is a great guitarist who spoke through his music. We had some crazy times making music together. My condolences to Ray's family.

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