Regina Ray, 73, died June 29, 2008 at Harbor Hospice after a lengthy illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of her family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the Mortuary.
She was born September 7, 1934 in Beaumont, Texas where she was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed life to the fullest. Regina loved family gatherings always instilling a strong faith in God, passing on traditions, and giving graceful guidance to family and those in need. She was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor, Texas and also worked for Palms Center.
Survivors include her husband, Ernie Ray of Vidor; daughter, Vickie Castillo Rivera of Beaumont; sons, David Rivera and his wife Irma of Mauriceville, Reggie Rivera and his wife Lynne of Lumberton, and Alex Rivera of Port Neches; sisters, Flora Medina, Dolores Lopez, Carmen Harris; brothers, Roger Manriquez, Ignacio “Natcho” Manriquez, Pete Manriquez, Jessie Manriquez, Johnny Manriquez, and Anthony Manriquez; nine grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by brother, Phillip Manriquez; and sister, Martha Shannon. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Dustin Rivera.
