Raymond "Ron" H. Frates's obituary , Passed away on June 3, 2025 in Billings, Montana

Raymond "Ron" H. Frates

December 20, 1938 - June 3, 2025 (86 years old)

Billings, Montana

Raymond "Ron" H. Frates's obituary , Passed away on June 3, 2025 in Billings, Montana

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Smith Downtown Funeral Chapel

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Raymond "Ron" H. Frates

December 20, 1938 - June 3, 2025 (86 years old)

Billings, Montana

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Raymond H. Frates Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on June 3, 2025, at the age of 86, Raymond H. Frates of Billings, Montana, born in Sacramento, California passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Frances Frates; his parents, Norma Frates and Raymond Frates Sr.; his brother Tom Frates; and his pets, Bacchus, Yankee and Gator.

He is survived by: his wife Mavis; his pet Riv; his children, Sondra Nichols (Aaron), Joe Bailey (Michelle), John Bailey (Theresa) and Jim Bailey (Stephanie); his grandchildren, Faith Nichols (Zane), Trista Bailey, Lexi Bailey, Alissa Bailey, Samantha Bailey, Morgan Bailey, Tasha Selman, Cory Bailey, Justin Foy, Jaxon Bailey, James Bailey, Jonathan Bailey, Joshua Bailey and Preston Bailey; his aunt Barb; his cousin Bob Baker; and his siblings-in-law, Jerry Tactacan, Francisco Nantes (Toni) and Kathy Mahaney. He is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Downtown Funeral Chapel



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Thu

June 12

Visitation

Smith Downtown Chapel
925 S 27th St, Billings, MT 59101

Thu

June 12

Rosary

Smith Downtown Chapel
925 S 27th St, Billings, MT 59101

Fri

June 13

Funeral service

St. Bernard Church
226 Wicks Ln, Billings, MT 59105

Fri

June 13

Reception

Knights of Columbus/Columbia Club
2216 Grand Ave, Billings, MT 59102

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