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Martin Raya Rosas

September 19, 1959 — September 26, 2024

Wasco


Martin Raya Rosas, 65, passed away on September 26, 2024, in California City, CA. He was born on September 19, 1959, in Puerta Del Monte, Guanajuato, Mexico, to J. Jesus Raya Raya and Ma. Guadalupe Rosas Almanza. Martin grew up in Puerta Del Monte, where he attended primary school alongside his siblings: Manuel, †Ma. De La Luz, Ma. De Jesus, Carolina, Elia, †Elvira, Felipe, Pablo, Ma. Lupe, and Ma. De La Luz. He supported his family by working in agriculture as a farm laborer throughout the Central Valley. Martin enjoyed spending his free time at home, watching classic martial arts films, and listening to a variety of Spanish music. He was known for his sense of humor, sincere conversations, and generosity.

Martin married Carmen on March 15, 1986, in Puerta Del Monte, Guanajuato. They were happily married for 38 years. Martin is survived not only by his wife but also by his children: Martin, Benjamin, Silvestre, and Jasmin. He will be missed by his seven grandchildren: Julissa, Arabella, Alexander Jay, Sienna, Silvestre Jr., Serenity, and Gema. They will continue to love and cherish the moments shared with their “Grampa Sapo”. Martin’s family will always remember him as a hardworking man.

A viewing and prayer service will be held on Thursday, October 24, at Basham & Lara Funeral Care in Shafter, CA, beginning at 4:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 25, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wasco, CA, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Wasco Cemetery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Martin Raya Rosas, de 65 años, falleció el 26 de septiembre de 2024 en California City, CA. Nació el 19 de septiembre de 1959 en Puerta Del Monte, Guanajuato, México, hijo de J. Jesús Raya Raya y Ma. Guadalupe Rosas Almanza. Martin creció en Puerta Del Monte, donde asistió a la escuela primaria junto a sus hermanos: Manuel, †Ma. De La Luz, Ma. De Jesús, Carolina, Elia, †Elvira, Felipe, Pablo, Ma. Lupe y Ma. De La Luz. Apoyó a su familia trabajando en la agricultura como campesino en el Valle Central. A Martin le gustaba pasar su tiempo libre en casa, viendo películas clásicas de artes marciales y escuchando una variedad de música en español. Era conocido por su sentido del humor, conversaciones sinceras y generosidad.

Martin se casó con Carmen el 15 de marzo de 1986 en Puerta Del Monte, Guanajuato. Estuvieron felizmente casados por 38 años. Martin no solo deja atrás a su esposa, sino también a sus hijos: Martin, Benjamín, Silvestre y Jasmin. Lo extrañarán sus siete nietos: Julissa, Arabella, Alexander Jay, Sienna, Silvestre Jr., Serenity y ,Gema. Continuarán amando y atesorando los momentos compartidos con su “Grampa Sapo". La familia de Martin siempre lo recordará como un hombre trabajador.

El velorio y santo rosario se llevarán a cabo el jueves 24 de octubre en Basham & Lara Funeral Care en Shafter, CA, comenzando a las 4:00 p.m. La misa de funeral se celebrará el viernes 25 de octubre en la iglesia católica St. John’s en Wasco, CA, a las 10:00 a.m. El sepelio se llevará a cabo en el cementerio de Wasco.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Thursday, October 24, 2024

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Pacific time)

Basham & Lara Funeral Care

343 State Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263

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Holy Rosary

Thursday, October 24, 2024

6:00 - 6:45 pm (Pacific time)

Basham & Lara Funeral Care

343 State Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263

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Funeral Service

Friday, October 25, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am (Pacific time)

St. John the Evangelist Church

1300 9th Place, Wasco, CA 93280

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Graveside Service

Friday, October 25, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Pacific time)

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