San Antonio, Texas
HENKERaymond Otto Henke, age 79, passed away October 22, 2013 in Greeley, Colorado. He was born on July 9, 1934 in Hobson, Texas to Clement and Charlotte Henke. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kempf Henke; daughter, Marsha Henke Tallman; son, Garrett Ray Henke; Grandchildren, Alexander...
Read MoreI knew Ray when I was at Assumption seminary. And he was a priest at St. James Church in my neighborhood. He was genuinely a kind guy and had all the important qualities needed to be an effective counselor, warmth, genuiness, high levels of empathy and an excellent listener. He was a big help to me during those formative years. Wished I had stayed in touch.
Ernest Endrizzi
May 08, 2017 | La Veta, CO | Friend
Fr. Henke, Phillip Carrol, and I (Sal) were pals. Phillip and I were alter boys, ushers, girl chior, CCD teachers, print the Sunday bulletin, and helped Johnny Rodriguez (another pal) keep our church (Saint James the Apostle) maintained during the period 1957 thru 1965. Ray shared his time with us going to the coast, overnights stays at his parents home I think in Karnes or Fall city, Texas. Boy, did Phillip have the greatest mentor. I not sure if Ray ever got use to having us around because...
John Salvador Ornelas
November 17, 2013 | San Antonio, TX
Raymond Henke was my cousin. My mother (Agnes Henke Wright) and Raymond's father were siblings. Raymond was 14 years older than I; therefore, as children we did not run in the same circles. However, I remember him as handsome and having a great sense of humor. My sister, Carolyn, really has so many fine memories of him and his sisters. We loved the entire family. I was always so proud of him.
Loretta Wright Barnes
Loretta Barnes
November 14, 2013 | Longview, TX
I will always remember Father Henke as a fine and peaceful priest at St. James. May he rest in peace.
Tony Ortiz
November 14, 2013
I was a parishioner at St. James growing up and I have fond memories of Father Henke. He was friendly, kind and caring and a great role model. My sympathies to the family.
Darlene Goff
November 14, 2013 | San Antonio, TX
Ray was someone I always looked up to. He was a good man, a real man for others.
His passing is a loss. My sincere sympathy to his family.
Paul Matula
Victoria, Texas
Paul Matula
November 13, 2013 | Victoria, TX
Sense of humor, always smiling, Ray was a friend who kept an eye on me as a young priest and helped me through the hard times.
Pat Bone
November 13, 2013 | Kingsport, TN
I was one of Father Henke's parishioners back in the day when I was a teen, I have great memories of those days at St. James and of Father Henke. May he rest in peace in the Glory of our Lord and Savior.
Pat Medina
November 13, 2013 | San Antonio, TX
