Consuelo Raya
Alton |
Consuelo G. (Connie) Raya, 80, passed away at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Alton Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Alton, with her family by her side.
She was born April 18, 1933 in Dodge City, Kansas the daughter of the late Lee and Ruth (Martinez) Gonzalez.
Connie married Mike J. Raya on January 2, 1949 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He survives.
She worked as a presser for Temple Cleaners for 20 + yrs. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton. Her greatest Joy was spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, four children; Adelita (Adele) and her spouse Steve Lakin of Rosewood Heights, Diana Stroder of Wood River, Mannie and his spouse Barb Raya Jr. of Alton, Jesse Raya of Alton, six grandchildren; Raquel Kronke, Tony Raya, Henry Mendoza, Della Stroder, Lana Stroder and Grace Mitchell, eleven great grandchildren, four sisters, and three brothers and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one infant son Joe Lewis
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm at the Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton on Sunday, May 5, 2013.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 am, Monday May 6, 2013 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton. Fr John Luong O.M.V. will be the celebrant.
Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, in Alton.
Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton are in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
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