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Linda
March 4, 2025
It´´s hard to believe that 20 years have gone by. We all still miss you.
Orpha Duell
March 3, 2025
Give Ray a copy of Robert Service's poetry and he could command the attention of an entire group as he read the poems. He was a wonderful friend, supporter of young researchers, and great at organizing worthwhile organizations. His legacy lives on in NCIC and will continue to. Thanks for sharing him with the rest of us.
Linda
March 5, 2024
Another year without you.
Linda
Cynthia A. Nahrwold, PhD, Professor in Department of Rhetoric and Writing,
September 24, 2023
Working on research for my book, I got online to ensure that I supported my memory of where I'd been introduced to the notion of "trace theory": Dr. Kulhavy's "Theoretical Views of Learning" course, which I audited in the early '80s as part of my course work toward my M.A. in linguistics/rhetoric & composition--English Department--at Arizona State. I learned so much. I was so in awe of him. I only wish that I'd searched online for Dr. Kulhavy much much earlier so that I could have said to him "thank you."
Linda
March 3, 2023
Another year you´ve been gone. We still miss you so much
Linda Kulhavy
March 3, 2021
It will be 16 years on Friday. Hard to believe. Your legacy goes on. We think of you everyday and remember all the things you said and did. We did have so much fun!
Linda Kulhavy
March 3, 2020
The memories still linger. You will never be forgotten.
Linda Kulhavy
July 20, 2014
July 17, 2014 would have been our 37th wedding anniversary.
Linda Kulhavy
July 18, 2013
July 17 would have been our 36 year wedding anniversary.
April 8, 2013
Much time has passed since this site was resurrected. So let me just clarify. Raymond Kulhavy was an inspiration to scores, perhaps hundreds. His creation, NCIC, will be meeting soon in San Francisco to perpetuate a legacy of scholarship and friendship. Dawkins spoke of memes. Ray created one - a lasting achievement, and one that will, like all memes, live on. Peace.
Nicole Siqueiros
December 20, 2005
Dad,
Happy Birthday.
Gone, but not forgotten.
Love Forever,
Nicole
Willi Savenye
April 11, 2005
Dear Kulhavy family and friends,
We at ASU will miss Ray always! I was once his student and then returned to be his colleague; I treasure all the memories of the advice Ray gave me and the support he gave all students, but especially those who had to work their way through college, or who were the first in their family to go to college.
There will never be anyone like Dr. Ray Kulhavy. He is truly a legend and one of the original wise men.
Willi
Tiffany Worthy
March 25, 2005
Your family continues to be in our prayers.
All of our love,
The School Psychology Department Argosy University/Phoenix
Miguel Arciniega
March 23, 2005
My deepest sympathy as Ray has left a huge void in our lives at ASU. His kindness will always be remembered in all his big and small ways.
Katie Kulhavy
March 23, 2005
My dad was the best. I am so happy and lucky to be his daughter. He helped me in everything I did and I will miss him forever.
Linda Caterino Kulhavy
March 22, 2005
Dear All,
Thank you so much for all your beautiful comments about Ray.
We really appreciate them. Your kind thoughts and special memories of Ray really help to cheer us up.
Linda
Anita Farr
March 22, 2005
We extend our deepest sympathy to each of you. May God bless you during this time of sorrow.
Kenneth & Anita L.Farr
Nicole Kulhavy Siqueiros
March 21, 2005
UNDER the wide and starry sky,
Dig the grave and let me lie.
Glad did I live and gladly die,
And I laid me down with a will.
This be the verse you grave for me:
Here he lies where he longed to be;
Home is the sailor, home from sea,
And the hunter home from the hill.
I miss you and love you dad, but i know you are home.
Audrey & Frank Moglia
March 18, 2005
Linda and family,
Please accept our sincerest sympathies at this time of your great loss. We are praying for you and your family. You are in our thoughts. Love, Frank and Audrey and family
Andres Barona
March 17, 2005
Ray, you were a good friend, colleague and mentor. I will miss our chats about the world, languages, the academy, our children and their plans. I regret not having said good bye in person so I now take this opportunity to bid you good bye old friend. You will be remembered and missed by many and forever cherished by your family.
RUTH KNIBBS
March 17, 2005
DEAR LINDA:
I'M SAD TO HEAR OF RAY'S PASSING. HE PUT UP A GOOD FIGHT. I SAW HIM A YEAR AGO IN DECEMBER WHEN I RETURNED TO THE OFFICE TO VISIT. HE ALWAYS FILLED THE HALLS WITH MUSIC AND SOMETIMES WOULD COME IN TO MY OFFICE AND SING TO ME. I LOVED IT.
Laura Gonzales-Macias
March 17, 2005
I took Dr. Kulhavy's Learning course several years ago. He taught with a passion for the subject and had some wonderful stories to share that brought the course content to life. About 2 years ago, my daughter and I were in the Payne Hall lobby (a few doors way from his office). He came out when he heard my daughter's laughter. He and I spoke briefly, but I haven't forgotten our conversation. He said my daughter reminded him of his kids ("Now they're grown" he said... and something to the effect of how time passes and to enjoy her now because she'll grow up fast). I told him that she was on campus at the Child Study Lab. He said that he and his wife like that Lab and that the kids went there. At some point we spoke about the need to learn 2 or more languages. He shared that the desire to communicate with a relative, lead him to study and become proficient in Italian. I could tell he loved his family very much. I respected him for both his love of teaching and his love for his family. I will miss him.
Brian Cinnamon
March 16, 2005
Linda, Nicole, Katie: Ray was a wonderful man and made a huge impact on my life. His words of encouragement are what have given me the strength to get where I am today. I will never forget the conversations we had about the military and life in general.
Brenda Scheatzle
March 15, 2005
Dear Linda, I was so sorry to hear about Ray's death. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brenda
Scott Nelson
March 12, 2005
On the day of my doctoral dissertation defense, Dr. Kulhavy took a copy of my dissertation, placed it on his palm, and arm pressed over his head several times. He then looked at me and winked. No words were exchanged... Such was the heart of a truly literate and kind man.
I will cherish my days as an ensign on the SHIP. Who of us will ever forget the gathering in the park in Tempe so long ago...
A literate and kind man. A great loss...
Thomas and Darlene Smith
March 12, 2005
Dear Linda and Family;
We are so very sorry for your loss. Knowing Ray was a unique and wonderful experience for us. He was truly "one of kind". Our hearts go out to you Linda as well as the entire family.
With fond rememberences,
Darlene and Tom Smith
Denise Bustamante
March 11, 2005
Dr. Kulhavy was influential in the lives of so many people that I don't think even he realized it...sort of like Mr. Chips in "Good bye Mr. Chips." He was one professor who definitely took the student's side and he has left an unfilled spot in the world.
I remember walking down the hallway and hearing his booming voice "BOO-sta-MAN-tay!" His stories of his children and his trips to Italy were always sincere and entertaining. My thoughts are with his family at his passing. I am grateful to have known him and learned from him.
Laura Hogue
March 11, 2005
Dear Linda and family of Ray,
Your husband and father was dearly beloved by me and all who knew him. I loved to hear his stories and learned so much that I never could have any other way. He was a great teacher and a blessing in my life. I pray God may strengthen you in your time of sorrow.
Randy Moglia
March 10, 2005
Linda, may God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Jeff Hird
March 10, 2005
To the family of Ray Kulhavy,
I took your father's class my first semester of graduate school and will never forget him or the class. He had a presence in the classroom that exuded confidence and knowledge, and his teachings will always be with me. His delivery of corny, canned jokes about the material we were learning still makes me smile. Thank you.
Marcia Botti
March 10, 2005
Dear Linda and Family,
My deepest sympathy at your loss, my prayers are with you all.
Love,
Marcia (Mrs. Richard J. Botti)
Jessie Garcia
March 10, 2005
I am very saddened by the loss of Dr. Kulhavey. While he has left us, he continues to be my mentor. He provided me with great encouragement and support during my doctoral dissertation, even as a student from a different division. I appreciate how he has touched my life both academically and personally. Sometimes he had more confidence in me than I had in myself. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Janet S. Gaffney
March 9, 2005
Raymond Kulhavy taught me how to do research during my doctoral program at ASU. I have a photograph in my office that is posted right by my computer of 4 generations of researchers: Dick Anderson, Ray Kulhavy, me, and Chiung-Chu Wang (Taipei). The photograph was taken at AERA the evening that the College of Education at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana awarded Dr, Kulhavy the Distinguished Alumni Award.
When I say that Dr. Kulhavy taught me how to do research, I mean that in the most profound way. He taught me how to ask good questions, design studies, analyze data, and write. In the process, he demonstrated and demanded rigor and integrity, and was a master mentor of the apprenticeship model. Thinking back what stands out the most is the respect that Dr. Kulhavy had for his students, even newbies, and we for him. We grew into the vision that he held for us.
Although he worked hard and played just as hard, Dr. Kulhavy was absolutely clear that Linda, his children, and their families came first--no contest!
I am a better person and professor for having had the good fate to share some time on this earth with Raymond Kulhavy. I will continue to honor his memory by telling stories about him to my students and, if I'm lucky, passing on a bit of his research savvy.
Jan
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Margo Gustavson
March 9, 2005
Dear Linda and Family of Ray,
My heart goes out to all of you, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You All!
Love,
Margo and family
Bertha Liko
March 9, 2005
Linda,please accept my sincere sympathy for you and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love
Bertha
Cynthia Forst
March 9, 2005
Linda and family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Romano Moglia
March 9, 2005
Hi Linda, Nicole, Rene and Katie:
I was impressed every time I came in contact with Ray. We met in New York, in Arizona and in Italy. A greater person I could have never met. He did have an important affect on my life.
Love, Your cousin Romano
rene siqueiros (son-in-law)
March 9, 2005
I remember the first time I ever met Ray. He and Linda graciously allowed me to stay at their home during school finals last May. I had just moved out of my apartment and needed a place to stay for a few days. One morning, my wife Nicole (whom I wasn’t even dating then!) asked me if I wanted to meet her father before I left for another long day of studying. I agreed and she introduced me to him. As I shook his hand, I remember feeling that he was as intense and captivating as Nikki had described him. Though at the time he was a relatively thin man, to my unsophisticated eyes, he was a colossus, both in personality and stature. Yet at the same time, he had the kindest, most enticing smile that exuded a rare, incomprehensible innocence to me. For a man of such momentous accomplishments, strangely enough for that gleaming moment we met, and many others that followed that I spent with him, he made me feel like I mattered. To his dying day, I never saw Ray in lesser of a light.
My Aztec ancestors believed that there came a time in every Eagle Warrior’s life where the gods would call on them to join them in the heavens because of their unparalleled courage, skill, and prodigiousness. I have no doubt that Ray is up there in his rightful place among the Eagle Warriors looking down on us, encouraging us along in his characteristic no-nonsense manner. The night my grandfather passed away, my father carried me in his arms outside, and, pointing to the sky, said that the stars were the eyes and souls of the dearly departed. Any time I wanted to see or speak to my grandfather, all I needed to do, was look up at the sky, and there I’d find him. Every time I walk out into the night, I know Ray will be there, looking down on me, giving me advice and telling me stories, as he did so many times when he was here with us. Thank you Ray, for all the wonderful memories.
Deb Polly
March 9, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Lance Kulhavy
March 9, 2005
My dad was one of the finest men I have ever known, the things he has taught me I've carried through my life and exercise his lessons daily. I will miss him greatly however I will continue to share his wisdom with others for the rest of my life.
Bye Dad, You were the best father a son could have and I have always loved you for that. I am very proud to be your son!
Toddy Bowden
March 9, 2005
Linda,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Toddy
Orpha Duell
March 9, 2005
A true professional and friend. He contributed much to his profession and gave much joy and support to his friends. I will always remember him.
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