Ray Lagace was born December 21, 1921 in New Hampshire.  His family moved to Long Beach when he was four where he attended St. Joseph School. He served in the Navy during WW II, joined the. De La Salle Christian Brothers for a few years, and then worked for many years in the Aero Space Industry. Ray married Dorothy in 1948. After 53 years of marriage, Dorothy died Christmas Eve, 2001. Shortly after that Ray contacted Dignity, joined us for Sunday Mass, and was an active member of the community until his health made it impossible for him to make the drive down from L.A. each Sunday afternoon. Ray was a lector at our liturgies. Ray often commented that Dignity and our community had strengthened his faith-life and rekindled his love for the Church.

Ray Lagace died peacefully in his sleep at his retirement home in San Dimas on February 11, 2009. Ray is survived by a cousin Nanette.

At his request his ashes were scattered on the ocean and his Memorial Mass offered at Dignity/San Diego. May he rest in peace.

In his generosity Ray bequeathed to Dignity/San Diego $60,000.