Ramon Varela

February 20, 1921 - May 27, 2018

In Loving Memory

I am very sad to hear that Ray has passed away. He was our very kind next door neighbor while we were growing up in Salt Lake City; always a source of good cheer! He and Margaret were always friendly and eager to chat over the fence with my sister and me, even though we were just kids!. My deepest sympathy to his family, Mary Ann and Lynn, and Joe and Izarra whom we know from both grandparents proudly telling us about you, and Sulidae. What a nice photo tribute that is posted here at this website--many of the photos brought back memories. I had not known that he was such an accomplished musician, and that is quite impressive along with all of his other accomplishments. We will be happy to make a donation in his memory.
Ann Chamberlain Shedden
la habra heights, CA
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort give you the comfort you need to endure this difficult time (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
gc
I've only known Ray since 2005. He was one of my first clients when I opened my mobile computer repair company. Over the next 8-9 years, I was in Ray's home 3-4 times a year working in his computer but more importantly, talking. Ray learned my wife and kids names on my first visit and always had a gift for me to give to a family member when I left. I even brought my wife to a few appointments because he already knew her before they met. My favorite thing about Ray was his zest for life. Once he knew my email address, I started getting naked ladies in my inbox. I said something to him about it once. His reply: "When I stop looking at attractive women, bury me." I'm gonna miss "old uncle" Ray.
Layne Mangum
lehi, UT