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Ray Naud Obituary
RAY ELLIS NAUD
Sept. 29, 1937 - Feb. 19, 2010
Ray Naud, 72, of El Centro, CA lost his battle with cancer Friday, February 19.
He was born September 29, 1937 in Elmsprings, Arkansas. Ray came to Imperial Valley in 1963 and opened Gordon's Carpet and later going to work for France Bros. Tile. Ray worked in the carpet and tile industry and home interior design for over 45 years. Ray met and married his wife, Yvonne Flores, in 1975, and they were married for 35 years before his death on Friday, February 19.
Ray loved to travel, sail, read, and was an avid photographer. Ray was a member of Optimist International for over 45 years, being one of the founding members of the Sunrise Optimist Club of Imperial Valley. He was also an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, being a member for over 50 years.
A memorial service will be held Friday, February 26 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in El Centro at 10 a.m. with a visitation at 9 a.m. Bishop Daryl Murdock will officiate the service. He will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery immediately following
He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Joseph Naud; and mother, Nellie Marie Bowling.
Ray is survived by his wife, Yvonne Naud; son, Ray Cal Naud of Lake Arrowhead, CA; daughter, Michelle McPherson of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ray Naud
February 28, 2010
Yvonne, J.K.,called me right away. I am so sorry to hear of Ray's illness and your struggles with his health. I am thankful for a wonderful plan, and a loving Father in Heaven that comforts us. I am aware of your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Call if you need to, Jake, has my #. Love, Tina
Connie Casillas
February 26, 2010
Yvonne, our condolences are with you at this time of grief. We have many good memories of Ray and they will always be in our hearts. He was a gentleman that cared for the well-being of everyone. We'll miss him. Yvonne, may your faith brings you comfort. Love, Hector, Connie, Giovanna and Glenda Casillas.
Ramona Campos
February 26, 2010
Yvonne,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Janie Robinson-Sampson
February 25, 2010
Yvonne,
My heart is heavy but also happy. Ray is no longer in pain and he is where he wanted to be, in heaven. I'm really happy I was able to visit with him before his passing. He expressed how much he loved you, his children and of course the Optimist Club.
I will miss my friend very much, but I know he is in a better place.
My deepest sympathies
Kay McPherson
February 25, 2010
Sorry for your loss, Yvonne. We are so glad that Mich and Ray had some good visits over the last few years and that he got to know Naia.
Brad and Kay McPherson
Loretta Mars
February 25, 2010
Dear Yvonne,
Naturally, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. You and Ray had a very special love and friendship. I know the emotions you are experiencing. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance.
Take care,
Loretta Mars
Fred Beltran
February 25, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maria Sanchez
February 24, 2010
Dear sister "Yvonne" on behalf of Bill Condit "RAYS" best friend, whom is still in the hospital in San Diego recuparating from a lung cancer surgery, and on behalf of my family whom we knew Ray for his good taste in writting and his love for nature, please accept our sincere condolences. We are keeping you in our prayers. The Optimist Club has lost a good friend and a great Leader RAY, WE LOVE YOU and we'll miss YOU DEARLY.
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR CHILDREN.
I am so happy because you will be surrounded by little angels in Heaven as you are an angel yourself. GOD BLESS YOU RAY FOREVER.
Maria Sanchez Pinedo and William Condit
Jane Sharp
February 24, 2010
Dearest Yvonne,
There are never the right words at a time such as this. I know there is relief at the end of his suffering but great sorrow and loneliness at the end of your years together on this earth.
May the Lord give you strength, courage, and loving support in these difficult days.
Ray will be missed. His quick wit, heartfelt statements and always-moving letters to the editor are some of the things I will remember about him. But first and foremost I will remember his great love for you and his outspoken pride in you and your work.
My condolences to you and his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Leticia Cuevas-Blackburn
February 24, 2010
Yvonne, I am so sadden by the news of
Rays passing. I know you are a strong woman and hope that such strengh will carry you through these hard days. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless
Jon & Pat Gyllenskog
February 24, 2010
Yvonne, our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Ray was a really neat person and will be missed by many. Will always remember the "Empty Nester" nights of good food and fellowship. We really enjoyed the talks he gave at church. He was a thoughtful and giving person.
GM Arce
February 24, 2010
Ray has known my family since before my birth. He loved knowledge; especially the unique facts that made you think. He loved Science and nature. He and his wife had beautiful and unique pets they loved to share on visits. He loved a really good joke. He was great with textiles. He loved John Cougar Mellencamps 'Paper and Fire'. He made time spent with him fun, educational and liberating. He really loved life with his beautiful, strong, intellegent wife, Yvonne, beyond expression...as we all do. My heart and hand are with you. Gina MiChele
Dan Ruley
February 24, 2010
Yvonne, I was sad to hear about Ray's passing. I had talked with him a few times, he seemed to be a nice person. My heart goes out to you and his children.
Bob Elledge
February 24, 2010
Yvonne, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ray was one of kind. He was one of the most memorable people I have ever had the privledge of knowing. I think about him often and enjoyed the time we knew each other in El Centro. I have only fond memories of Ray. May the Lord be with you in your hour of grief. Ray is one of the people I am looking forward to meeting again in the next life.
Joe Maruca
February 24, 2010
During my two terms as a county supervisor, Ray and I met to discuss several issues over that time span, and we disagreed on several key issues facing the county and its direction. However, Ray, in his opposition, was always a gentleman in our discussions. He was open, honest, sincere and up front in his views. Even though he opposed me in my initial election, he did not hold that against me when we were discussing issues. He was civil, knowledgeable and firm but never vindictive or of ugly mood, even though we did not often agree. I was always delighted when he called and asked to meet and discuss issues because I knew that I would learn something and be talking with a true gentleman who cared for his community. If our present day politicos at the federal and state level had Ray's demeanor, concern, and philosophy, our world would be a better place. The last time, we met, he had indicated that he did not think he had long to go before meeting the Lord, but he was still on his mission and forging forward in his beliefs. We will all be worse off when person of Ray's ilk passes on to the Father.
I, for one, will miss Ray. God rest his soul.
Ralph Smith
February 24, 2010
Yvonne, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Ray was a wonderful person and I was sorry to hear of his passing.
Thelma Baker
February 24, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Kathy Alexander
February 24, 2010
Yvonne, I am so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ray's children.
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