Passed away in Gilroy, California after a chronic illness. Ray is survived by his loving mother, Dorothy Hernandez of Gilroy; younger siblings, Jeannie Castillo of Gilroy; David Prieto of San Diego; and Rose Cabrera of Gilroy. He was the beloved uncle of Samuel A. Centeno, Jr. of Gilroy and great-uncle of Samuel Ray Centeno III of Gilroy. His many aunts, uncles, and cousins will also miss him.