Merlene Audrey Ray Besoni Obituary
In loving memory of Merlene Audrey Ray Besoni of Lakeport, California, who departed this world on July 28, 2025 at the age of 96. Merlene Audrey Ray leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merlene Audrey Ray Besoni to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eugine Ray and Bessy Augustine-Ray; and her siblings, Teresa Ray Boggs, Batrice Arnold, Buela Elliot Ray, Rose Miller-Ray, Ben Ray and Douglass Ray.
She is survived by: her stepdaughter Mary Jane Arnold; and her grandchildren, Jesse Gonzales, Miguel Gonzales, Joseph Peredia, Angel Arnold, Andria Arnold and Raquell Arnold. She is also survived by her 18 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at 12:00 PM and on Monday, August 4th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Friday. A rosary will be held on Sunday, August 3rd 2025 at 4:00 PM. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 4th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Ukiah Cemetery (940 Low Gap Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482).
