Raymond Bernal
Obituary
Raymond Bernal, age 84, peacefully passed away to our creator in South Lake Tahoe on Sept. 7, 2022. Ray was a dear tribal elder and advisor for the Xolon Salinan Tribe. Ray was born in Soledad, Calif., and lived 80 years in the southern part of the Salinas Valley, which included Greenfield and King City.
Ray was an avid hiker and loved to hike through the Jolon homelands. Ray also loved fishing in his favorite fishing holes and lakes. He also loved to sit and watch a good baseball game. In 2018, Ray relocated to South Lake Tahoe to live with his siblings, Aurora and Daniel. He enjoyed going on trips with his siblings to Virginia City and enjoyed trips to one of their favorite lakes called Blue Lake.
For over 30 years, Ray had a very successful business-workshop in Greenfield, primarily fixing small engines and other appliances. Ray is survived by his sister, Aurora Bernal-Casper; brothers, Daniel Bernal, Carl Shaug, and Richard Shaug. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Bernal and Christina Boronda-Bernal; siblings, Bernadine Shaug-Castro, Chuck Shaug and Paul Bernal.
Ray enjoyed sharing his funny stories and made all of us a little happier with his contagious laughter. He was very proud of his Xolon-Salinan Heritage. A private family service will be held. If you would like to make a donation in memory of Ray Bernal, please send a donation to: San Antonio Mission, 1 Mission Creek Rd. Jolon CA 93928.
Published in Salinas Valley Tribune · November 3, 2022