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Memories and Condolences
for Ray Bejarano
Edna Irwin
August 24, 2008
To Ray's Family.
I'm so sad for your loss. May God comfort you at this time with his peace that passes all understanding.
Ray's dedication and encouragement to students, kids, and young adults he encouraged to be students will be missed at Merced College, and the community.
Ray will always remain in the hearts and minds of those that new him as a gentle private person. His love for his family was so precious and private. He was a rare gentle giant, who touched many hearts and lives. I'm blessed to say he was a friend of mine.
Days will hold him in strong arms
Nights will clasp him in soft wings.
God Bless You and Comfort You
Today and always.
frank ayala
August 5, 2008
Ray was, is, and will always be "The Man". He was a very dear and special friend to me and I miss him a lot. He is up in the big spirit in the sky watching over you all.
God Bless you all
Gretchen and David Rhodes
August 4, 2008
Dear Louise and family,
We were so saddened to hear the news. Ray was such an important mentor for Katie- he played a tremendously significant role in her life both in terms of her soccer career and her maturation into a caring young woman. We have such wonderful memories of the many years of soccer practices, games and tournaments with the Bejarano family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank Ferreira
August 3, 2008
Our condolences to you Louise and kids for the loss of your beloved Ray. Thank you for sharing Ray with us during his life. His legacy will live in the hundreds of lives that he touched by his caring and unconditional giving of himself and his talents. Ray is now in a better place still giving of himself through countless memories, and example. God Bless you and your family and may you find comfort in the memories of our beloved Ray.
Jesse Diaz
August 2, 2008
Sorry for your loss "nature" Was a very nice man that got me started playing music in my younger`s years with his Band, nature gave me a chance to play music and to enjoy! all types of music, He will be mist."GOD BLESS" Jesse Diaz & Los Amigos Band
Annette Martinez
August 2, 2008
I am deeply sorry for the lost of you love one. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bejarano family.
Vanessa Soriano
August 1, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. I too, will always remember him playing the guitar. My great aunt lived next door...and I remember Lita babysitting my siblings and I sometimes. I remember many happy and fun filled times at the Bejarano house, whether it was swimming, acting out little "skits/plays," or listening to Nature play his guitar. Nature was always nice to us. My prayers are with your family.
John Sanchez
August 1, 2008
To the Bejarano family,
Ray was truely a caring gentleman always seeking to greet those around him with praise and words of encouragement. He will be missed!
God Bless him and yours always
from the Sanchez Family.
joyce and Bonita lopez and perez
July 30, 2008
sorry for your loss may god be with you
linda farnsworth-schutt
July 30, 2008
To Ray's Family,
May your precious memories bring solace as you adjust to life without Ray. He was an inspiration to students at Merced College and a gentle soul with whom I worked. I admired his ability to connect with the students as he helped them achieve further education. May he rest in peace.
Emily Ward
July 30, 2008
Ray was my soccer coach for many years and was always a wealth of knowledge and encouragement, both on the field and off. My thoughts and sympathy to April, Louise and the rest of the family.
Fred and Kerstin Friedland
July 30, 2008
Ray, we have always respected you for your love and dedication to your family, friends, and all the students you have helped. You have been an inspiration to all. You will be missed but not forgotten. Our best wishes to your family.
Margie Garcia
July 29, 2008
To my cousin "Nature" who I respected very much even if I was older, never did I hear something come out of his mouth a bad word towards me or to anyone if he did it was not to hurt but to advice in a kind way, I grew up with him and Grace his sister who I love both very much . I will never foget him there is so much to say about him that I will never finish . May Jehovah always be with Wife "lita" and his family. I myself have faith I will see him in paradise.
Jenieva and Melissa Cavazos
July 29, 2008
We love you and miss you. Love always the Cavazos family.
Margaret Waite
July 29, 2008
Ray was a kinds man, who helped many a young person. God Bless and comfort you at this time of your loss.
Margaret Waite
ELIZABETH TRUJIILO
July 29, 2008
Ray you played a very inportant role in my life. I went back to school after many years and you always had good words of encouragement to keep me going .
Thank you for being instrumental in my life
Jo Ann Martinez
July 29, 2008
Bejerano Family,
There is so much to say about the man whom everyone admired...He was the most humbled and giving man I have ever had the pleasure of knowing...He was always so full of life he enjoyed every minute of every day and never took anything for granted, he was such a wonderful person to all who knew him. My fondest memory of him will always be our sleepovers w/Autumn, I will never forget waking up to him serenading us with his guitar and beautiful songs. May the love of friends and family be your source of comfort to you at this time. Love~Jo Ann & Family
Armida Allman
July 29, 2008
Nature will be miss by my family and I but his memories will alway be with us and not only our family but in all he did in his community and the legacy he left behind. I love you Louise and I am alway here for you and your family.
Love, Armida, Stephen & Erika
~Maribel Perez and Family~
July 29, 2008
~The journey Ray set forth in his life is the reward that we all have received. I will always remember Ray as a kind and gentle jolly man. Even at the times he should have been upset with Autumn and I when we would hide riding inside the sweet pickles bus, he still managed to smile and laugh. There is definitely an angel left on your shoulders~
Louise, Michelle, Autumn, Ray and April and the rest of your beloved family may you find comfort with the beautiful memories he left behind.
Tricia Myrtue
July 29, 2008
Ray was an Icon at Merced College he helped countless students. He will be remembered fondly by many.He was one of the good guys!!!
He embodied the spirit of EOPS.
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