Raymond was born on May 16, 1949 in Mission, Tx to Thomas and Manuela Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico and Mission, Texas. Raymond is survived by 5 children, Christina, Rosie, Stephanie, Raymond Jr, and Victoria; Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; And his wife, Pita. Raymond married Pita in Salinas, California on June 19, 1982. He also leaves behind 7 brothers, Roy, Ruben, Juan, Thomas, Danny, Jesse, and Joe; and 3 sisters, Espie, Rosa, and Rachel. Raymond retired in 2017 after 25 years of hard work in Fleet Maintenance. He maintained vehicles and equipment and made sure the City of Mission, Tx ran smoothly. Raymond loved road trips, was an avid golfer, keen fisherman, and dedicated welo who loved his family, especially his grandkids. Raymond will be missed immensely but never forgotten.