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Ray Holguin Obituary
He is survived by his loving wife Rosalyn Holguin, Daughter Melissa Rians, Daughter Angel Marquez, Daughter Tori Holguin, Son Michael Holguin, and Daughter Madison Holguin. Grandfather to Joey(predeceased), Suzy, Kyle, and Sammie.
Anyone who loved and knew Ray, would easily say that he was happiest when he was a Police Officer. Ray loved his job as an officer, he had many different positions through his 33 years of service. Ray graduated Rio Hondo Police Academy in 1978, from 1978-1988 he was an officer for the Culver City Police Department. In 1989 Ray was hired on at the Bell Gardens Police Department assigned to Field Services/Patrol. 11/89-2/92 he was assigned to General Investigations Unit/Detective. 2/92-8/92 Ray was assigned to Field Services Patrol as an "FTO". 8/92 Ray was promoted to Sergeant-Field Services/Patrol. Ray was very proud to be promoted to Sergeant. From 8/92-3/94 he was Patrol Sergeant Field Services/Patrol. 3/94-2/95 Detective Sergeant-SIU Gangs, 2/95-2/96 Detective Sergeant/Metro Gang Task Force-Detective Sergeant, 2/96-4/98 Detective Sergeant /Group 3 LAIMPACT, 4/98-4/00 Detective Sergeant/SIU Gangs, 4/00-05/11 Sergeant Field Services Patrol. Ray retired in 2011 from Bell Gardens Police Department.
Ray loved being a police officer. He loved fishing, and hanging out at home, and spending time with his grandkids. Ray will be deeply missed by those who truly knew and loved him. Rest easy SAM 316.
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Nicole
June 17, 2023
Uncle Ricky,
I never thought last summer when we came to visit, that would be the last time I would ever get to talk or see you again. You'll always an forever be my favorite uncle. You'll ptruly be missed. Love you always!!
Angelina
June 16, 2023
Dad,
All I can say is that I wish we had more time. I´m sorry we didn´t get that chance. I´ll miss you for always. Love you dad.
MELISSA Rians
June 16, 2023
MELISSA Rians
June 16, 2023
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MELISSA Rians
June 16, 2023
MELISSA Rians
June 16, 2023
Miss you dad! I know you are with Joey now and you are happy and at peace. But we will miss you!!!!
Suzy and sammie
June 16, 2023
We love you grandpa! You are the best grandpa ever! We will miss you forever and ever!
Paul weinrich
June 15, 2023
S316-Policeman, family man, comedian, brother and true believer!
As a close friend, I´m sad at your passing, however I´m more privileged and honored to have been a part of your life for over 30 years. The impact you made on those close to you, whether acquaintance or Policeman was evident by those who chose you as their leader and mentor. I´m not sure if you were a better comedian or Policeman, but you excelled in both. Your exemplary work ethic, loyalty and dedication to duty, was a huge factor in the success and great reputation still enjoyed by the BGPD today. As has been passed on to me by a true warrior," Never Above You, Never Below You, Always by your side". Rest Easy my brother, much Love and Respect 277!
Paul
June 10, 2023
S316-Policeman, family man, comedian, brother and true believer! As a close teammate and friend, and although saddened by your death, I´ll chose to honor your LIFE. I´m privileged and honored to have been part of your life for over 30 years. The impact you have made on those close to you, whether young or old was evident by those who chose you as their leader, supervisor and mentor. I´m not sure if you were a better comedian or Policeman, but you excelled at both! You led some of the finest Policeman the southeast area has ever seen, and your dedication to the BGPD was and still is a factor in the success and great reputation still enjoyed by the agency today. As has been passed onto me by a true warrior, "Never Above You, Never Below You, ALWAYS BY YOU'RE SIDE! SAM 316 one of the last of the ghetto gunslingers! Rest easy brother, Love and Respect-277.
David Reed
June 5, 2023
Ray it was an Honor to have known you an occasionally worked with you. You definitely are one of the southeast area OG coppers. We had many of good times working Gang Task Force narcotics and several different criminal investigations. The Southeast area was very lucky to have such a skilled police officer an supervisor like yourself. You definitely set the scale for others to follow. Rest in peace my Brother in Blue you´ll be missed but never forgotten my Friend.
Tomas Rodriguez
June 5, 2023
Ray,
You were definitely one of a kind! The loyalty and love you displayed for the fellas on your team is what made working for Bell Gardens PD special. Thank you for all the laughs! Love you brother....
To God,
Good luck trying to keep Ray in line!!
Tomas
Doug Kingery
June 5, 2023
Rest in Peace Ray. Thank you for your service and all the laughs.
Benjamin Sotelo
June 5, 2023
My name is Benjamin Sotelo. I started my career at Bell Gardens PD. I left but like many before me the HUB beckoned me so I came back. There is something about BG cops that makes it a special place to be a cop. Ray was one of those special cops. I had been back maybe a week or so and was at the scene of a shooting. As he´s walking down the dark driveway, I hear this cop saying a few choice words about a certain Fred Freeman. I didn´t know the cop or who Freeman was. But I could tell this cop did not exactly care much for Freeman. I introduced myself to SGT Ray. His welcome back was, why the hell did you come back to this _ _ _ _ hole! I liked him immediately. Ray was the kind of cop I was accustomed to. Cops that seldom held back their thoughts. And Ray can never be accused of holding back his thoughts. I knew I was back home. Ray is home now with our Lord. No doubt saying what´s on his mind. Rest In Peace Brother...
Dave Torres
June 5, 2023
Ray,
If there was any better example of our interactions, I should have known at our first meeting. Loud, entertaining, a little scary, and most of all, educational. You always encouraged us to do our best and get into things, even if we did not know what we were utterly doing at the time. The yelling after we would bring you an overflowing bag of crap was loud, entertaining, a little scary, and most of all, an educational experience I would always fear but more so welcome. Your way of scolding us for getting too deep into whatever shenanigans we were involved in was always well-deserved. But, the way you always would put your arm around us once you were done yelling and say, "Okay, Bub, this is how we fix this." was your true love for us, the career, and leadership showing through.
I loved coming to work; knowing your love of the career and what we did for people encouraged me to continue to learn our craft and do a better job. It has left an impression that will last a lifetime and one I hope to pass on to those I lead. I'm grateful for your guidance and encouragement along the way. I'm thankful for the crazy memories of all the shenanigans we would get into.
Rest easy, Sarge.
Hench
June 5, 2023
Thank you Ray, for always having my back, always being a friend and always being you. Every memory I have that involves you, makes me laugh. I appreciate it all brother.
Melissa Rians
June 4, 2023
I can only say that I love you. I´m so grateful that I was able to be there holding your hand as you took your last breath. While you were still responding to our questions I asked you if you had talked to my Joey, and you shook your head yes. I asked if you were ready to go and you shook your head yes. I love you and I know that loosing Joey took the life right out of you. I will miss you but I know you are where you wanted to be. I hope you and Joey are getting into trouble up there....love you dad!
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