Ricky Raz Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 2, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Ricky Raz (Yoakum, Texas). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ricky Raz to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jim Raz and Louise Raz (Barcak); his son Jeremy John Raz; his great grandchild Emma Grace Heimann; and his father-in-law George Simper.
He is survived by: his wife Denise Ann Raz (Simper); his children, Chris Raz (Cindy) of Inez, Melissa (Wayne Wauson) of Midland, Jason Raz (Mariah) of Yoakum, Wendy (Greg Mican) of Victoria and Sandy (Justin Butschek) of Hallettsville; his grandchildren, Morgan, Alex Heimann, Madison Raz, Ashtyn Wauson, Brynlynn Wauson, Trent Butschek and Zac Raz; his great grandchildren, Briley, Hadley Heimann and Halle Wauson; and his siblings, James Raz of Ganado, Barbara Nilsson (Weldon) of Victoria and Vickie Sobotik (Patrick) of Yoakum.
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 12th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home (1477 Carl Ramert Dr, Yoakum, TX 77995). A rosary was held on Sunday, October 12th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Monday, October 13th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home (7372 FM 531, Hallettsville, TX 77964).
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Church in Koerth or the Sweet Home Volunteer Fire Department.
