Raymond passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 4,2017 surrounded by his wife, family and friends.Born February 9, 1945 in Berkley, CA to Raymundo and Lucy Alverdi.
His family moved to Piru, CA when he was 3 years old where he remained until the time of his death. Raymond attended Piru Elementary, Fillmore Middle School and High School, Fillmore, CA. He worked for Fillmore-Piru Citrus for 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, taking care of his birds, fruit trees and roses, long drives with his wife and family, he loved taking his grandkids to the school, park and the store for ice cream and candy. Raymond also enjoyed watching old westerns, Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Lucille Ball, 3 Stooges and many others.
He is proceeded in death by his Father Raymundo, Mother Lucy, Brother Charles and Sister Hilda.
He is survived by his loving wife Alicia of 52 years. Brother Max(Wife Aurelia). Sons Richard (wife Erika), Steven(Nora), Robert and Paul. Grandchildren Brittany(Hunter), Christopher, Allison, Katelyn, Brianna,Nathan, Step- Grandchildren Joshua, Jacob, Taylor, Jazmin, Jacob R and Jessica. Great Grandchildren Charlie Ann and Jackson. Nieces Tina(Ken), Karen, Claudia and Nephew Vincent(Rosie). Great Niece Krista & Great Nephew Ethan, Kristoff and Diego. Aunt Margaret Perez and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A rosary will be held on Friday, June 16th 2017 at 7:00pm at San Salvador Mission Catholic Church in Piru, CA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday June 17th at 9:00am also at San Salvador Mission Catholic Church Interment will follow at Piru Cemetery in Piru, CA.
For map and directions to ceremony locations and to sign the family’s online guestbook, share stories and post pictures please visit our website: www.garciamortuaryoxnard.com and click on Raymond’s name located below “Recent Obituaries”.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Family Owned and Operated ROBERT REY GARCIA JR FUNERAL SERVICES, Santa Paula, CA 93060. 805.229.7054