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RAY -- Alice Ray, age 84, went home to her Lord Jesus Christ on September 17, 2006. While visiting family in Colorado, she became ill and passed away, surrounded by her loving family. Alice Josephine was born to Sam Houston and Laura Mae (Wofford) Alexander on May 14, 1922, in Camp Crook, SD. Her family moved back to New Mexico when she was eight years old and she spent much of the rest of her life as a New Mexico resident. Alice married William Horace Ray on December 4, 1939 and they raised four children together. Alice was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her greatest joys were her family and her Lord. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church where she taught children's Sunday school for many years. She was also a member of the National Rifle Association. Alice and her family spent much time in the outdoors, camping and hunting. She also enjoyed gardening and painting. Her family will always treasure the quilts and embroidery she created for them. Alice is survived by her husband of 66 years, William; her children, Dick Ray and his wife, Vimmie of Pagosa Springs, CO, Jeanette Angus and her husband, Charles of Washougal, WA, Rodney Ray and his wife, Debbie of Pagosa Springs, and Sam Ray and his wife, Susan of Quemado, NM; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and numerous friends. Services will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, September 22, 2006. A viewing will take from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to be held at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Jerry Minor officiating. Interment will take place at Terrace Grove Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen. Visit online register at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com
        Published on: Wed September 20, 2006