Reynaldo “Vato Loco Ray” Garcia Jr. 1955-2025（1973 年佩蒂斯維爾高中畢業生）

2025 年1 月14 日，來自Defiance 的69 歲雷納爾多·“瓦托·洛科·雷”·加西亞(Reynaldo “Vato Loco Ray” Garcia Jr.) 在家人的簇擁下，騎著兩輪車子平靜地行駛在黃金街道上

Reynaldo “Vato Loco Ray” Garcia Jr., 69, of Defiance, peacefully hit those gold streets on two wheels surrounded by his loving family on January 14, 2025, at Mercy Defiance Hospital.

2025 年 1 月 14 日，來自 Defiance 的 69 歲的 Reynaldo “Vato Loco Ray” Garcia Jr. 在 Mercy Defiance 醫院，在他親愛的家人的陪伴下，騎著兩輪車平靜地行駛在金色的街道上。

Born on May 6, 1955, in Saginaw, MI, he was the second youngest child of Reynaldo and Maria (Ruiz) Garcia. Ray graduated from Pettisville High School in (1973) and went on to enjoy a career in mechanics and paint/body work, specializing in classic cars.

他於 1955 年 5 月 6 日出生於密西根州薩吉諾，是雷納爾多 (Reynaldo) 和瑪麗亞 (魯伊斯) 加西亞 (Maria (Ruiz) Garcia) 的第二個孩子。 Ray 於 1973 年從佩蒂斯維爾高中畢業，並繼續從事機械和油漆/車身工作，專長於經典汽車。

A proud 12 minus 3 equals 9 coin recipient of AA. Ray celebrated his many years of sobriety with humor, grit, and determination. He also took part in the R.A.W. Run motorcycle rides and cherished riding his Harley Davidson, often dressed in all black with his ponytail blowing in the wind and classic rock or Tejano music blaring from the stereo.

驕傲的 12 減 3 等於 AA 的 9 枚硬幣接收者。雷以幽默、勇氣和決心慶祝了他多年的清醒。他還參加了 RAW Run 摩托車騎行活動，並喜歡騎他的哈雷戴維森摩托車，他經常穿著全黑衣服，馬尾辮在風中飄揚，立體聲音響中響起經典搖滾或 Tejano 音樂。

Ray had a reputation among local businesses for his regular request for his “PMD,” If You Know, You Know. Affectionately known as the “Tamale King” by his coworkers, he delighted in sharing his delicious baracho beans at family gatherings and was always present to support his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews at their sporting events and extracurricular activities, whether shooting hoops, shaking pom-poms, or tossing a football.

雷因經常要求提供「PMD」（如果你知道，你就知道）而在當地企業中享有盛譽。他被同事親切地稱為“塔馬利國王”，他很高興在家庭聚會上分享他美味的巴拉喬豆，並且總是在他的侄女、侄子、曾侄女和曾侄子的體育賽事和課外活動中為他們提供支持，無論是投籃、搖晃絨球還是投擲足球。

Ray loved his family deeply and looked forward to each reunion, often spending months preparing for the annual cascarones (confetti eggs) tradition at Easter, which would end in joyful chaos with the family cracking them on each other’s heads.

雷深深愛著他的家人，並期待著每次團聚，他經常花幾個月的時間準備一年一度的復活節彩蛋傳統，最後會以一家人互相敲碎彩蛋的歡樂混亂結束。

An avid supporter of President Donald Trump, he was ecstatic that his great niece would be attending the upcoming inauguration. Ray enjoyed time spent with family and friends, whether doing burnouts, drinking, or simply being together.

作為唐納德·特朗普總統的狂熱支持者，他對他的侄孫女將參加即將舉行的就職典禮感到欣喜若狂。雷喜歡與家人和朋友共度時光，無論是精疲力盡、喝酒還是只是在一起。

He was known for his kindness and generosity, and he had a unique ability to make every child in the family feel like they were his favorite. He was a man of deep faith having attended Restoration Church and Family Christian Center, both in Defiance, Ohio, always willing to approach a stranger and offer to pray with them.

他以善良和慷慨而聞名，他有一種獨特的能力，讓家裡的每個孩子都覺得他們是他的最愛。他是個信仰深厚的人，曾參加俄亥俄州迪法恩斯的復興教會和家庭基督教中心，總是願意接近陌生人並主動與他們一起祈禱。

To those who loved him, Ray was both a saint in his empathy and generosity, and a sinner in his humility before God. His stories, adventures, and love for life will be deeply missed.

對於那些愛他的人來說，雷既是一位富有同情心和慷慨的聖人，也是一位在上帝面前謙卑的罪人。他的故事、冒險和對生活的熱愛將被深深懷念。

Ray is survived by his sisters, Marianna Gomez, Janie (Steven) Petch, and Gloria Benavidez of Defiance, OH; his brother, Ramon (Jennefer) Garcia of Napoleon, OH; his grandchildren, Sergio and Kylie; 20 loving nieces and nephews; 60 adoring great-nieces and great-nephews; 22 caring great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; and his beloved four-legged friend, Harley.

雷身後留下了來自俄亥俄州迪法恩斯的姐妹瑪麗安娜·戈麥斯(Marianna Gomez)、珍妮(史蒂文)·佩奇(Janie (Steven) Petch) 和格洛麗亞·貝納維德斯(Gloria Benavidez)。他的兄弟，俄亥俄州拿破崙的拉蒙（珍妮佛）加西亞；他的孫子，塞爾吉奧和凱莉； 20個慈愛的姪子和姪女； 60 個可愛的曾姪女和曾姪子； 22位充滿愛心的曾曾姪女與曾曾姪子；和他心愛的四足朋友哈利。

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reynaldo Sr. and Maria Ruiz Garcia; siblings, Victor Garcia, Delores Patino, SanJuanita Garcia, and two infant siblings; his niece, Kym Baker; great-nieces, Ashtyn McCrae Baker, Destiny Barta-Benavidez, and Danielle Barta-Benavidez; great-nephew, Christopher Villalovos; his brothers-in-law, Tomas Benavidez Jr., Anselmo Gomez, and Adrian Patino; and his sister-in-law, Deborah VanHavel.

他的父母老雷納爾多（Reynaldo Sr.）和瑪麗亞·魯伊斯·加西亞（Maria Ruiz Garcia）先於他去世。兄弟姊妹：Victor Garcia、Delores Patino、SanJuanita Garcia 和兩個嬰兒兄弟姊妹；他的侄女凱姆·貝克；曾姪女阿什廷·麥克雷·貝克(Ashtyn McCrae Baker)、德斯蒂尼·巴塔-貝納維德斯(Destiny Barta-Benavidez) 和丹妮爾·巴塔-貝納維德斯(Danielle Barta-Benavidez)；曾侄子克里斯多福·維拉洛沃斯；他的妹夫小托馬斯·貝納維德斯、安塞爾莫·戈麥斯和阿德里安·帕蒂諾；和他的嫂子黛博拉·范哈維爾。

Ray will forever be in our hearts and memories, his presence felt in every laugh, story, and family tradition he leaves behind.

雷將永遠留在我們的心中和記憶中，他留下的每一個笑聲、每一個故事和每個家庭傳統中都能感受到他的存在。

The family will receive friends and family Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 2:00pm – 8:00pm at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 11:00am at Family Christian Center in Defiance, with Pastor Tim Tracy officiating. One hour of visitation will be held on Friday before the service. A private family burial at Riverside Cemetery will be held at a later date.

家人將於 2025 年 1 月 23 日星期四下午 2:00 至晚上 8:00 在迪法恩斯的謝弗殯儀館接見朋友和家人。葬禮將於 2025 年 1 月 24 日星期五上午 11:00 在 Defiance 的家庭基督教中心舉行，由 Tim Tracy 牧師主持。週五禮拜前將進行一小時的探視。稍後將在河濱公墓舉行私人家庭葬禮。

Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.

建議家人紀念。您可以透過 www.Schafferfh.com 進行線上哀悼。