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Richard Ray, Sr.

May 22, 1945 — April 16, 2016

Krotz Springs - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Richard Ray, Sr. at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in the St. Anthony Catholic Church, followed by the Rite of Committal in the church cemetery. Reverend Jason Vidrine will celebrate the Mass.

Mr. Ray, age 70, was a native of Morrow, LA but lived most of his adult life in Krotz Springs, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, LA.

Richard was a carpenter all of his life and was a member of the Carpenter Local Union 1098. He also was a former volunteer firefighter in Krotz Springs. Richard will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley Dupont Ray; his sons, Richard Ray, Jr. and wife, Ashlee; Christopher Ray; his daughters, Sonia Collins and husband, Rickey; Amanda Rosario and husband, Johnny; his brother, Joseph Ray and his sister, Shirley Ray Dupont and husband, Gerald. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Hunter Ray and Cierra Collins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Anna Fontenot Ray; his brother, Harris Ray and his sister-in-law, Margaret Ray.

Pallbearers will be Rickey Collins, Johnny Rosario, Carroll Snyder, Richard Ray, Jr., Hunter Ray, Phillup Guidroz and honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Dupont and David "Magoo" Lacassin.

Visitation will be held at the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs on Monday, April 18, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. with a rosary being prayed by Reverend Vidrine at 6:00 p.m. The funeral home will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday until time of services.

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs, 239 8th Street, Krotz Springs, LA 70750, (337-942-2638) has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.


Visitation


Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home
239 8th Avenue
Krotz Springs, LA  70750
Monday, April 18, 2016
10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Service


Rosary Service

LafondArdoin Funeral Home
238 8th Street
Krotz Springs, LA  70750
Monday, April 18, 2016
6:00 p.m.

Rite of Committal

St. Anthony of Padua Church
225 Eighth Avenue
Krotz Springs, LA  70750
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
10:30 a.m.

Cemetery


St. Anthony Church Cemetery
529 Senneville Street
Krotz Springs, LA  70750
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