Raymon (Ray) Tirso Maldonado, 16, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 12th, 2024. Born on July 2, 2007, in Los Alamos, NM, Ray was a beloved child of Victor and Dawn Marie (Kernodle) Maldonado and little brother to Arianna. He attended Barranca and Pinon Elementary Schools, as well as Los Alamos Middle and High Schools. During summer breaks, Ray worked in his family business, stating that the best part of the job was shoveling gravel because it gave him a good workout. He recently attended Young Life and White Rock Baptist church where he enjoyed being part of the youth group.
Ray loved learning, which was cultivated by many great teachers who encouraged him to pursue his passions. In elementary school, one of his teachers described him as having a strong sense of social justice because he defended the weak and stood up against bullies. In high school, Ray excelled in robotics, computers, and DECA. He was intelligent, ingenious, and tech savvy, and yet loved deeply, was compassionate, and carried other’s burdens as his own. His friends described him as a true friend, a motivator, a brother, a scout, a great friend, kind, Godly, committed to his church youth group, Young Life, and working out at the gym. His latest joy was having the freedom to drive himself and his friends.
Ray fostered many talents and interests including culinary skills as encouraged by his aunt and father, online gaming, mountain biking, and challenging his friends and family with thought-provoking videos. He loved the outdoors and was excellent at starting campfires- a skill he learned from his father.
Ray is survived by his parents, Victor and Dawn Marie Maldonado; his sister Arianna Maldonado and brother-in-law Drew Bingham and coming nephew; his maternal grandparents, Alan Kernodle and Alice Kernodle; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, and heart family. Ray was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Tirso Maldonado Zuniga and Esperansa Rodriguez Arellano.
A memorial service and viewing, open to all who knew Ray, will be held at White Rock Baptist Church on Monday, February 26th, 2024, at 4:00 pm with reception to follow. Contributions may be made to Ray Maldonado Memorial Fund at the Los Alamos Schools Credit Union.
Please feel encouraged to leave loving stories and pictures of Ray and condolences for his family here, updated each morning.
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| Name | Raymon Tirso Maldonado |
| Date of Birth | July 2nd, 2007 |
| Date of Death | February 12th, 2024 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Los Alamos | |
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1627 A Central Avenue Los Alamos NM 87544 United States |
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My boy, my sweet baby brother… I will always remember your tight hugs, our long trauma shake talks and jamming out to our very loud music in my car. I know neither of us needed to say it because we both just knew it but I’m going to say it… I LOVE YOU
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My condolences to the Maldonado family. Ray was a great kid, always smiling and soo respectful,helpful. He was a wonderful person. I'm glad we got to spend time with him. Fly high Ray untill we meet again.
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My condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ray was a good friend to my son and this is a huge loss.
He was very respectful the times I met him. This is a loss to the community. He will be greatly missed.
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My deepest condolences to Dawn Marie, Victor, Arianna, and all of the Maldonado family. Ray was such a wonderful boy. I have many fond memories of great fun and learning from each other that we achieved in Cub Scouts. I cherish them deeply and keep them close at heart.
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I had the honor to teach Ray his 7th grade year. Ray was a compassionate young man who cared deeply of others. He had a vivacious smile that would light up any room!
Ray, thank you for making an impact on me in more ways than one. Thank you for your kind and caring heart. Thank you for respecting your peers and teachers. Thank you! Your Atomic Hawk mommas will miss you dearly.
My condolences to his family, friends and those who has privilege of having such a pure soul in their lives.
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A wonderful boy. He is a wonderful boy. Many times his character and personality gave me hope, happiness, and courage. I cherished time I spent with him, and I loved him greatly. Ray, you will not be forgotten. I will continue to speak of your good name as long as I am alive. You're like a son to me. I will miss you every day until that day I greet you again in eternity.
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We are devastated to hear of Ray's tragic accident and death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate this hard road ahead. May God wrap you in his arms as you grieve, dry your tears and carry you through the lament that will come.
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We are heart broken over the loss of your son Ray....
It's taken me a week to even find words to reach out and offer our deepest and sincere condolences. He was such a wonderful young man. We are praying for you and your family and hope you can find peace in knowing he is with God. In God we find our strength, our hope and our will to continue their legacy and continue sharing the beautiful heart in our loved ones who leave this earth. Their memories will live in us always.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Please reach out if you need anything.
Heike, Sabrina and Alexander
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My condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ray was a good friend to my son and this is a huge loss.
He was very respectful the times I met him. This is a loss to the community. He will be greatly missed.
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