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Edward Bray Obituary

Edward Grant Bray April 19, 1946 - May 22, 2009 Our beloved Ed passed away on Friday, May 22, 2009, due to heart complications. Ed was 63 years old and resided in Show Low and Tucson, AZ. Ed was born in Phoenix, AZ on April 19, 1946 to William J. Bray, Jr. and Darlene Farrell. He is preceded in death by his parents. Ed graduated from Amphitheater High School and attended Junior College in Glendale. He served in the US Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. Ed worked as a Real Estate Salesman with Century 21 in Show Low, AZ. Prior to that, he worked in Tucson in Tire and Automotive Sales. Ed's life was full of family and special friends and he had a great sense of humor. He will be sorely missed by those he has left behind. Ed married Lupe on April 14, 1973 in Tucson. He is survived by his wife, Lupe; sons, Jason and Brian; son, Grant (prior marriage); daughters, Jennifer (Joshua Weiland) and Jessica; grandson, Jorden; brothers, William Bray and Jim Bray; sisters, Betty Bray and Darlene Geraets; nieces and nephews, many extended family members, loved ones, and friends. Ed enjoyed fishing, golfing and hunting. Viewing and Scripture Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, 8090 N. Northern Ave., Oro Valley, AZ 85704, on Thursday, May 28, 2009, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2009 at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo del Norte. Burial Services will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3055 N. Oracle Road. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from May 26 to May 27, 2009.

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kim bray-johnson

September 4, 2009

My Uncle Ed!!!I love you so much and I feel so greatful to have had you in my life. you will forever be in my heart and memories...

jennifer Bray

August 13, 2009

daddy we will miss u very much and will carry u in our hearts forever. peace at last daddy (papa) peace at last.

mary lorona

July 22, 2009

My husband and I have just learned of Ed's passing and are very sorry we were not able to attend his memorial. We had so much fun with Ed and Lupe many, many years ago when our daughters played soccer together. Lupe, you are in our prayers.

Wendell & Gail DeCross

May 28, 2009

Peace at last Ed. We enjoyed our times with you and know how much the family is missing you. Our love to Lupe and the kids.

Ray -Sandy Feierstein

May 27, 2009

I met Ed once and thought he was and all right fun loving man. Our prayers are with you at this time.

Louise Tricker

May 27, 2009

Jason & Family,

Please know that all of us in the office send our deepest sympathies and will keep you in our prayers.

Diana Casarez (Bustamante)

May 27, 2009

We were so sadden to hear of Uncle Ed's passing. Our sincere condolence and prayers go out to you, Aunt Lupe and Bray Family.

We would like to share the following with you all:
SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones; oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty in the everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last.

Did you wonder I so calmly trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illumined every dark and fearful glade.

And He came Himself to meet me in that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on, could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth's shadows, pray to trust our Father's Will.

There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth - you shall rest in Jesus' land.

When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting, oh, the joy to see you come!

With love, Selina, Ricky and Diana Casarez

Danielle Duarte

May 26, 2009

Ed had a great personality and was always uplifting to all that knew him, he will be missed extremely by all of his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Aunt Lupe and my cousins, Jason, Brian, Jennifer, Jessica and our newest addition Jorden. Love Vince and Danielle Duarte

Nina Casarez

May 26, 2009

Bray family,
I want to first start by saying Uncle ED will be terribly missed by all HE was a great uncle who would always make every one smile and laugh... we will miss him and hope our family will find peace knowing he is in a better place.

Danielle Casarez-Duarte

May 26, 2009

Ed had a great personality and was always uplifting to all that knew him, he will be missed extremely by all of his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Aunt Lupe and my cousins, Jason, Brian, Jennifer, Jessica and our newest addition Jorden. Love Vince and Danielle Duarte

The Saltzman Family

May 26, 2009

Lupe,Jason,Brian,Jennifer & Jessica;
We were so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. The Bray Family has been a part of our lives since Brian and Zach were very young. Ed was the best soccer coach the kids had. Our love and prayers are with your family and if you need anything do not hesitate to call us.

Brent Turley

May 26, 2009

Lupe and family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Ed. Although I never knew Ed I always knew by the way you talked about him that he was a very special man. Just know that he is now in a better place, free of pain and waiting for the day when you will be with him again. We love you Lupe,and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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