He was born on November 11, 1919 in Santa Paula to William Newman and Nora Foster. He moved to Ventura and he enjoyed the rest of his life there. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1939. He served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corp as a sergeant. He worked for Getty Oil as an electrician and enjoyed many friends from the "patch". In his spare time Ray enjoyed reading, traveling, wine tasting, fishing and camping with the RV group the "Rockers". He married Mildred Newman, the love of his life, in 1976.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mildred Newman and his brother Lamar of Florida.
He is survived by his daughter Mimi Holmes (Linda Espinoza), Dave Holmes (Michele), Dan Holmes (Sharlene), grandson Tim Holmes (Aimee), Mike Holmes (Collette), Steve Holmes (Alicia), sister-in-law Tonia Newman, nephews Bob (Lois) Newman, Yeshe Newman and his special "buddy" Susan Campbell.
The family would like to thank Mr. Treacy, Mary McGrath and all of the staff at Treacy Villa who so lovingly took care of Ray this last year. They are exceptional caregivers as a group and individually. We will never forget their kindness.
We would also like to thank Rosemary, Linda and Lucia of Assisted Hospice.
Graveside services will be held at Santa Paula Cemetery 380 Cemetery Road Santa Paula, Calif., on Monday June 18, 2012 at 2 p.m.
Arrangements are under the direction of Skillin Carroll Mortuary, Santa Paula Calif.
Burial arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery.
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