Raymond Anthony Mesa

Ray is predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Maria Mesa, his sister Lisa Meyer and his brother, Jim Mesa.

Ray is lovingly remembered by his wife Helen of Auburn; brother Jim Mesa of Atwater; sister Lisa Meyer of San Diego; daughter Danielle Mesa-Gnes, Son-in-law Carlo, grandchildren Noah and Stella Gnes of San Diego; and loving nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Ray was born in San Jose, California in 1957. He graduated from Leigh High School in 1974. He worked as a Foreman at the Transit Valley Authority body shop.

Ray enjoyed motorcycle, bicycle and dirt bike riding as well as movies, reading and spending time with his family.

The celebration of his life will be held at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church located at 219 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos, California on March 5, 2016 at one o’clock. A reception will take place at Los Gatos Lodge located at 50 Los Gatos Road, Los Gatos at three o’clock .

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society International at http://www.hsi.org/.