Raymond R. Haro

Raymond Renteria Haro, 77, of Fresno, California, passed away on June 15, 2023, at the Veteran's Administration Community Living Center. Raymond (Ray) is survived by his wife, Rosalie; children, Mark Haro and spouse Jeff Bedacht, Becky Haro and spouse David Lopez, Michelle Silvius and spouse Jarrod Silvius; grandchildren, Sierra Lopez, Alexsia Lopez, and Matthew Lopez, and great granddaughter, Aliyah Lopez. He is also survived by a daughter he had earlier in his life, Suzanne Trujillo, her husband Ramiro Trujillo; and their daughters Roxanne Trujillo and Michelle Trujillo. Ray was born to Ramon and Senovia Haro, on August 25, 1945, in Reedley, California. He was raised in Selma, CA with his brother Emilio. He graduated from Selma High School in 1964 then continued his education at Reedley College. He served in the Army and was deployed to Vietnam in 1967. Shortly after he returned home, he married Rosalie Sandoval. They purchased a home in Kingsburg, CA where they raised their 3 children. After their children were grown, they moved to Fresno, CA. Ray was many things to many people. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. One if his great joys was visiting the grandchildren weekly. He had a passion for history and science fiction. He enjoyed reading, watching old western films, and loved YouTube. He always had a quote and lesson to share. His long-time profession was selling life insurance and later expanded to real estate. He had big dreams, traveled the world, studied different languages, and was always in pursuit of further education. Ray was a loving and supportive family man who enjoyed spending time with family and socialized often with his friends and colleagues. One of his favorite places was Morro Rock. He enjoyed a good bacon wrapped filet mignon, red wine, and sweet breads. He was loud, proud, and had many stories to tell. He will be fondly remembered for his commitment to family, his many quotes, and his big smile. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Memorial services will be held on June 27, 2023 at Salser and Dillard Creighton Chapel at 1588 Lincoln Street, Kingsburg, CA, 93631. There will be a viewing starting at 9:00am, followed by a Rosary at 10:00am. A burial with military honors will be at Kingsburg Cemetery at 12782 E. Clarkson Avenue, Kingsburg at 11:00am, and then a luncheon at the Holy Family Catholic Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Shield of Hope for Veterans Organization in Fresno, CA. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Raymond R. Haro

August 25, 1945 - June 15, 2023