Reynaldo “Vato Loco Ray” Garcia Jr. 1955-2025（1973 年佩蒂斯维尔高中毕业生）

2025 年 1 月 14 日，来自 Defiance 的 69 岁雷纳尔多·“瓦托·洛科·雷”·加西亚 (Reynaldo “Vato Loco Ray” Garcia Jr.) 在家人的簇拥下，骑着两轮车平静地行驶在黄金街道上

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，来自 Defiance 的 69 岁的 Reynaldo “Vato Loco Ray” Garcia Jr. 在 Mercy Defiance 医院，在他亲爱的家人的陪伴下，骑着两轮车平静地行驶在金色的街道上。

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.

他于 1955 年 5 月 6 日出生于密歇根州萨吉诺，是雷纳尔多 (Reynaldo) 和玛丽亚 (鲁伊斯) 加西亚 (Maria (Ruiz) Garcia) 的第二个孩子。 Ray 于 1973 年从佩蒂斯维尔高中毕业，并继续从事机械和油漆/车身工作，专长于经典汽车。

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.

骄傲的 12 减 3 等于 AA 的 9 枚硬币接收者。雷以幽默、勇气和决心庆祝了他多年的清醒。他还参加了 RAW Run 摩托车骑行活动，并喜欢骑他的哈雷戴维森摩托车，他经常穿着全黑衣服，马尾辫在风中飘扬，立体声音响中响起经典摇滚或 Tejano 音乐。

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.

雷因经常要求提供“PMD”（如果你知道，你就知道）而在当地企业中享有盛誉。他被同事亲切地称为“塔马利国王”，他很高兴在家庭聚会上分享他美味的巴拉乔豆，并且总是在他的侄女、侄子、曾侄女和曾侄子的体育赛事和课外活动中为他们提供支持，无论是投篮、摇动绒球还是投掷足球。

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.

雷深深地爱着他的家人，并期待着每次团聚，他经常花几个月的时间准备一年一度的复活节彩蛋传统，最后会以一家人互相敲碎彩蛋的欢乐混乱结束。

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.

作为唐纳德·特朗普总统的狂热支持者，他对他的侄孙女将参加即将举行的就职典礼感到欣喜若狂。雷喜欢与家人和朋友共度时光，无论是精疲力尽、喝酒还是只是在一起。

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.

他以善良和慷慨而闻名，他有一种独特的能力，让家里的每个孩子都觉得他们是他的最爱。他是一个信仰深厚的人，曾参加过俄亥俄州迪法恩斯的复兴教会和家庭基督教中心，总是愿意接近陌生人并主动与他们一起祈祷。

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.

对于那些爱他的人来说，雷既是一位富有同情心和慷慨的圣人，又是一位在上帝面前谦卑的罪人。他的故事、冒险和对生活的热爱将被深深怀念。

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.

雷身后留下了来自俄亥俄州迪法恩斯的姐妹玛丽安娜·戈麦斯 (Marianna Gomez)、珍妮 (史蒂文)·佩奇 (Janie (Steven) Petch) 和格洛丽亚·贝纳维德斯 (Gloria Benavidez)。他的兄弟，俄亥俄州拿破仑的拉蒙（詹妮弗）加西亚；他的孙子，塞尔吉奥和凯莉； 20个慈爱的侄女和侄子； 60 个可爱的曾侄女和曾侄子； 22位充满爱心的曾曾侄女和曾曾侄子；和他心爱的四足朋友哈利。

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.

他的父母老雷纳尔多（Reynaldo Sr.）和玛丽亚·鲁伊斯·加西亚（Maria Ruiz Garcia）先于他去世。兄弟姐妹：Victor Garcia、Delores Patino、SanJuanita Garcia 和两个婴儿兄弟姐妹；他的侄女凯姆·贝克；曾侄女阿什廷·麦克雷·贝克 (Ashtyn McCrae Baker)、德斯蒂尼·巴塔-贝纳维德斯 (Destiny Barta-Benavidez) 和丹妮尔·巴塔-贝纳维德斯 (Danielle Barta-Benavidez)；曾侄子克里斯托弗·维拉洛沃斯；他的妹夫小托马斯·贝纳维德斯、安塞尔莫·戈麦斯和阿德里安·帕蒂诺；和他的嫂子黛博拉·范哈维尔。

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

雷将永远留在我们的心中和记忆中，他留下的每一个笑声、每一个故事和每一个家庭传统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.

家人将于 2025 年 1 月 23 日星期四下午 2:00 至晚上 8:00 在迪法恩斯的谢弗殡仪馆接见朋友和家人。葬礼将于 2025 年 1 月 24 日星期五上午 11:00 在 Defiance 的家庭基督教中心举行，由 Tim Tracy 牧师主持。周五礼拜前将进行一小时的探视。稍后将在河滨公墓举行私人家庭葬礼。

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

建议家人纪念。您可以通过 www.Schafferfh.com 进行在线哀悼。