LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Raymond C. Ray, 72, entered into rest on Jan. 9, 2019.

He was born Dec. 25, 1946, in Lakeport.

Raymond was an enrolled Tribal Elder of the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians. He was a very talented artist who loved to draw and use chalk in his work. He was a friend to many who remember him fondly.

Ray is survived by his longtime loving partner, Barbara Spoelman; siblings, Ben G. Ray Jr. (Bea), Conrad Velez, Peggy Flores, Gregory Velez (Kathy) and Lola Velez; his son, Raymond Ray Jr.; brother-in-law Frank Velasquez; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Martin Ray; father, Ben Ray; sister, Loretta Velasquez; brother, Rick Velez; and sister-in-law Mona Velez.

All are welcome to attend a memorial service to be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport, on Friday, Jan. 18, at 3:30 p.m., which will be followed by a potluck at the Big Valley Rancheria Community Center/Gymnasium, 1002 Osprey Court, Lakeport.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.