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Salvador “Ray” Fregoso
Salvador “Ray” Fregoso
Cedar Rapids
Salvador “Ray” Fregoso, 54, an illuminous stream of concentrated energy emerging forward, piercing through shades of darkness in a persistent path of never-ending guiding light, died Jan. 1, 2022. Graveside Service: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids is caring for Ray’s family.
Ray, you were a Southern California native – born to Lydia (Gonzalez) Fregoso - your internal light so intense it burned in a bright blue hue - a Sureno by birth! You were corralled by familial ties that led to Cedar Rapids, Iowa - The Big City. The Family’s City - planted right in the midst of all these farms, from where splendid sprouts did take to the ground to form roots. Ray, as you shine down upon with a brilliance that is blinding. it is quite easy to know that you're there because we can feel our hearts knocking.
Ray shared real life, on the real, shining light on what it’s like to be human. He solidified the role of hero, making all the resounding difference. Ray, showed us how to survive a poorly dealt hand and still have courage to seek profit, just as if concealed by the sleeve, the royal is always kept within.
Please share your support and memories with Ray's family on his Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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