Raymond Lazalde

July 11, 1929 - October 11, 2021

Raymond Lazalde was born on July 11, 1929 in Los Angeles, California to Manuel and Antonia Lazalde. He passed away suddenly on October 11, 2021 in Fresno California at the age of 92. Raymond worked as a shipping clerk for FMC far for 42 years. Ray, along with his wife Rosa, were devout parishioners of Saint John’s Cathedral often helping with the Parish Carnival, the Lazarus Ministry and leading the committee of the Christ the King celebration at the Cathedral. Wherever Rosa was, you could always find Ray next to her. The two were inseparable and their love for one another was like no other. Their strong faith led them to be true servants of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is preceded in death by a son Raymond Lazalde, a brother John Lazalde, a granddaughter Irene Lazalde and a grandson Raymond Lazalde III. Ray is survived by his loving wife Rosa Lazalde; his children Philip Lazalde of Fresno, Joe Lazalde of Fresno, Tony Lazalde and his wife Linda of Fresno, and Gilbert Lazalde and his wife Edie of Fresno. Ray will also be missed by his sisters Caroline DeFuria, Mary Galvan, and Theresa Herrera all of Fresno; 11 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and many extended family members and friends. Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Light Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A vigil service will be held at St. John’s Cathedral on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. John’s Cathedral on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.