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Raymond Taix Obituary
April 28, 1925 - October 10, 2010
Raymond Marcell Taix, born April 28, 1925, in Los Angeles, died peacefully October 10, 2010, surrounded by his family at his home in Pasadena.
Survived by his wife, Toni Rae Bruno Taix; son, Michael Taix; daughter-in-law, Karri, and five grandchildren, Michael Ray, Nicolas, Marleina, Parker, London; niece, Suzanne Taix; and the Bruno Family, brother-in-law J. Jon Bruno, sister-in-law Mary Bruno; niece Jonelle Bruno; nephews Phillip Bruno and Brent Woodrich; great niece, Morgan, and great nephews Christopher, Thomas, Evan and Max; and many friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 15, in the Old Mausoleum Chapel at Calvary Cemetery, 4201 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles.
Mr. Taix was the owner of Taix Restaurant, which his family established in Los Angeles in 1927. He was the active manager of the restaurant since 1950, and a founder of Les Fr'res Taix Restaurant in 1962 when the business relocated from downtown to Echo Park.
Mr. Taix is predeceased by his parents, Marius Taix and Claudia Sangouard Taix, and by his older sister, Lucille Taix Narp, and his younger brother, Pierre Taix. The Taix family came to Los Angeles around 1870 from the Hautes-Alpes section of southeastern France.
Baptized January 3, 1926, at Sacred Heart Church in Los Angeles, Raymond Taix graduated from Loyola High School in 1943 and later attended Washington State University and Woodbury University. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 22, 1943, and entered into active duty on July 18, 1943. He served in the 90th Air Service Group on Guam and attained the rank of Sergeant.
He was honorably discharged February 28, 1946 and was the recipient of the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
An avid hunter, fisherman and wine enthusiast, Mr. Taix also enjoyed golf, travel, and eating good food.
He was a member of the Board of Directors of La Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance Mutuelle; of Ducks Unlimited, Rio Hondo Chapter; and the San Gabriel Country Club.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Raymond M. Taix to Holy Family Adoption Agency, 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026, (213) 202-3900.
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Memories and Condolences
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Larry Eells
November 3, 2010
Although it's been years since I last say Raymond, I was lucky to know him through an association I belong to that had monthly meetings at Taix, he was the kind of person that made you feel at home and always the perfect host, he will be missed, the world needs more Raymonds...my prayers go to the family, Larry Eells, Seatle, WA
October 28, 2010
Mike:
I was recently notified of your loss by a relative of mine. Let me just say that over the years, during the course of my career, I had many a wonderful conversations with your father in his restaurant. He was a bright and decent person and one I was proud to have been associated with. May he rest in peace.
Carlos Figueroa, Lt. LAPD (ret)
October 19, 2010
Mike my prayers are with you and the family. I just found out from Darline that Raymond passed away. I will always remember the fun times that I had growing up in this wonderful restaurant and wonderful family. Dyvonne Torres (Chicago IL.)
Shawn Veronese
October 18, 2010
My thoughts of Raymond, Toni, the restaurant, and their geniune kindness have been mentioned time and again without their knowing over the past 27 years. My heart has a warm place for the Taix and Bruno family.
A true gentlemen.
Tim James
October 18, 2010
Mike,
My sympathies and prayers for you in the loss of your father. Saw the obit and all those years enduring the geo profs at CSULB (not to mention Ely, NV) came flooding back. May God be close to you and your family at this time,
October 17, 2010
Our Franco-American family, now spread across the country, remembers Taix restaurant with tenderness and longing. So very thankful for Les Freres Taix. Karen Aitchison
Lorraine & Mitch (Norman) Mitchell
October 15, 2010
Taix and Bruno Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, during this time of grief. May your memories bring you joy and sustain you.
October 14, 2010
Ray, was always a great host and helped to make the restaurant a real sanctuary from the trials of everyday life.
Doug Watson
LAPD (ret)
Bradley Tyer
October 13, 2010
I had the pleasure of knowing Raymond for eight years. I feel lucky to know such a great man.
Richard Nordin
October 13, 2010
Woodbury University mourns the loss of one of our notable alumni. Our sympathies to his family.
Richard Parmelee
October 13, 2010
In the late 1950's, I took my girlfriend (now my wife of over 47 years) to Taix's for our first dinner date. We were in our teens. if memory serves me, I think the dinner for two was somewhere in the neighborhood of $10...............Taix's is a part of the Los Angeles history. As Bob Hope used to say, "Thanks for the memories".
October 13, 2010
The Taix family, their restaurant, and their sense of civic responsibility have always been second to none. Mr. Taix' passing is a loss to us all.
Wayne DeBord, Sergeant (Ret.)
Los Angeles Police Department
October 12, 2010
Mr. Taix was a true American patriot and pillar of Los Angeles. His support for the officers of the Los Angeles Police Department never wavered. He will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing or meeting him.
Randy Walker - Retired
Los Angeles Police Department
Rose Prochnow
October 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Taix/Bruno family.
Joe Writer
October 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gloria Sohacki
October 12, 2010
A part of a dynasty has left Los Angeles. Upon becoming a proud part of the TAIX working family 17 years ago I learned from Raymond that a smile and friendly disposition makes for a pleasant dining experience at the restaurant. As I continue to practice this tradition I will remember him each day.
My concern and sympathy is with the family as they start a new journey without Raymond.
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