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Beverly Ray Obituary
Beverly was born July 18, 1949, in Lemoore, to Joe P. and Adeline Oliveira. She graduated from Lemoore High School in 1967 and married the love of her life, Darrel W. Ray, on July 18, 1969. Darrel and Beverly welcomed their only child, Rebecca on October 7, 1972.
She enjoyed traveling, scrapbooking, cooking, and spending time with all her friends and family. Beverly was very involved with her Parish at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Kingsburg. Beverly was a kind, giving and loving woman who will be remembered, loved and missed by all that knew her.
Beverly is survived by her husband, Darrel W. Ray, of Selma; her daughter and son-in law, Rebecca and Ruben Zamora of Las Cruces, NM; her father, Joe P. Oliveira of Lemoore; her sisters and brother-in-laws, Marlene and Don Jeung of Grover Beach, Patricia and Denny Silva, Deborah and Jean Etchebehere, and Cheryl and Russ Silva and sister-in-law Pam Oliveira, all of Lemoore; mother-in-law; Pauline Brown of Hanford, her brother-in laws and their spouses, Vernon and Kathy Ray of Hanford, and Michael and Lagatha Ray of Anaheim; sister-in-laws and spouses Linda and Johnny Nickell of Hanford, and Marilyn and Dwayne Herrington of Rush Creek, Calif.; grandchildren, Aaron Doyel and his fiancé Jackie Carrillo, Evan Doyel, Darryl-Lynn Doyel, all of Hanford, and Anthony and Timothy Zamora of Las Cruces, NM; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and godchildren. Beverly was preceded in death by her mother, Adeline Oliveira and her brother, Joseph "Joey" Oliveira.
Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., Wednesday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Lemoore with Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Thursday in the Church with interment following in the Lemoore Cemetery.
Remembrances may be sent to The American Cancer Society, 2222 West Shaw Ave., Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93711 or the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 7669, Atlanta, GA 30357-0669.
Arrangements are under the direction of Phipps-Dale Funeral Chapel in Lemoore.
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Memories and Condolences
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Darryl-Lynn Doyel
September 5, 2010
My Vava was an amazing woman with a wonderful heart. She always knew exactly what to say and what to do. She wasn't just my grandmother she was a mother, sister, and a friend. It makes me happy to know she is in her rightful place! We all miss her but she's home now and not feeling any pain. And as we feel pain because she's gone she'll comfort us and will let us know it's alright. I love you Vava! We all miss you!
Ricky Herrin
August 23, 2010
I continue to shake my head with dismay as I ponder the loss of my wonderful and loyal friend. Beverly's virtues would take hours to name. She loved to laugh, she loved to love, and she especially loved her Lord. And knowing she is with Him...comforts me. I'll miss you Bev.
Jason Robertson
August 16, 2010
Darrell,
Beverly mean't the world to Susan and I. She was a wonderful lady who could make everyone around her feel special. We know that her loss will be difficult to bear. God bless you and Rebecca and know that we all share your grief.
Edith (Edee) Matthews
August 13, 2010
To Darrell and all of your family, I'm so sorry to learn of your loss with Beverly's passing. I think of you folks quite often although I've not seen many of you in a very long time. You're all still in my heart and I know how much Beverly will be missed. Edee Matthews
August 12, 2010
Dear Darrell and Oliveira family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Beverly's death. What a wonderful, sweet person she was! I'm sure she is having a wonderful reunion with her mom. God bless you all and please accept our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann (Enes) Haley, Danny and family
Barbara Crain - Avila
August 12, 2010
All though I'm not in the area anymore...
I still think about the all the Oliveira girls... We had a great time growing up together... my sincere thoughts are with you..
Carol Olivas
August 12, 2010
Darrell so sorry to hear about Beverly passing have not seen your family in a long time but i have many memories of years pass growing up with my brothers Larry, Ronnie, Danny and Faye you were part of our family too God bless,Carol Lewis Olivas in South Lake Tahoe.
Elaine Stewart
August 11, 2010
She will be missed by all of those whose life she touched! God Bless and Keep All of You...
Jackie Carrillo
August 10, 2010
For the past 6 years, Beverly was definitely a surrogate grandmother to me. She welcomed me into the family with open arms. I can honestly say that she was the kindest person I've ever known. Such an amazing person and I am grateful I had the opportunity to get to know her and spend time with her. She was such a loving person I she will be missed by all who knew her!
Patrick Jerrold
August 10, 2010
Dear Darrell and family,
You and Bev were awesome friends for so many years...through the good times and the not so good times...Bev was truly a free spirit... We will miss her terribly... Draw on her strength at this time to help you through it...
Love you guys always
Pat (Lemoore)
August 10, 2010
Dear Darrell and Family,
Our prayers are with you as you go through this hard and sudden time of loss. Bev's love, sunshine and caring has touched so many people. Sometimes we go through life and not realize how special our school friends are to us. The joy she showed as she put together our Lemmore High class of 67 reunions was clear by the smile on her face when people would show up at the gathering. We will always love her and remember the love she showed to us and everyone.
Wayne (Dinuba high grad) always felt like part of the class at the reunions because of Bev's love. Wayne knew her by delivering UPS to her. Heaven is sweeter because she is with her Lord.
Wayne and Susan Geis (Visalia)
Sharon "Silva" Costa
August 10, 2010
Darrell, Rebecca, and family....I have many fond memories of Bev. LHS was fun together, even though we were a class apart. Oh, the stories I could tell you about the festas. She and I always remained friends, even when seeing each other was far and few in-between, we would pick up where we had left off without a beat. Darrell she loved you so much and Rebecca you were her joy. Many hard days ahead, but with her spirit you will make it though. Be Blessed through this hard time and know you are being thought of.
Karen McKee
August 10, 2010
Bev was truly a free spirit and a friend to all she met. We will all miss Bev, especially during reunion time. Thank you Bev, for the many reunions you planned and all your hard work and love you put in to them. Darrell and Rebecca, just know how much your Bev and Mom meant to us all. Just know the two of you and the rest of your family are in my thoughts.
Bill Bilhou
August 10, 2010
Dear God, this news saddens me so! I have known Bev since 5th grade and always loved her. She was the wind beneath the wings of our class in high school. My heart is so heavy for Darrell and their family! I miss her already!
Sue Perryman
August 9, 2010
Beverly will be truly be missed by so many...My thoughts and Prayers are with you all......Sue and Mark Perryman and family
Tommy - Debbie Long
August 9, 2010
Darrell and family you are in our thoughts and prayers
Lionel Oliveira
August 9, 2010
Beverly was a very special person....Family always came first....As kids when we got to Grandma and Grandpa Oliveira's for the holidays....she would be in the kitchen helping get the food ready for the rest of the family...That is the type of person she was....All the rest of us kids were outside playing..And as an adult she did the same thing always helping to make sure everything went as planned......Bev was always the big sister to everyone...We love you and will miss you.....Lionel Oliveira and family
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