Reynaldo "Ray" Vega

October 3, 1979 - March 14, 2016

Reynaldo "Ray" Vega graced this world on October 3, 1979, and our Lord saw fit for him to grace Heaven on March 14, 2016. A larger than life presence, in both physique and spirit, Ray finished his call on Earth with a passion to bring far-reaching, positive change through the testimony of God's hand on his life. A passion he could never have imagine already true. An artist by gifting, teacher from experience, and encourager through love; Ray believed there was no such thing as, "second chances," because forgiveness meant every new step was a first chance from God. Though Ray knew his early-life actions of struggle and pain preceded the surface of his reputation, it was his confidence in the truth of forgiveness that surpassed any reflection of his past, and allowed him to exemplify a life lived forward; to carry that message on through his daily words of encouragement and original works of art. Outside of family, The Forgiven Clothing Company remained Ray's greatest focus and drive toward success. The business that began with drawings on scraps of paper turned into a large scale symbol of hope for righteousness; a tangible reminder that deliverance and peace are within anyone's reach. Ray did not embark on a corporate journey to gain monetary success, but set out to change lives using the talents given to him by the One who changed his. He finished his journey a success. Ray joined his dad, Enrique Vega, who took Heaven as his home precisely four years before his son. Remaining here to follow one day are Ray's: Mother - Amparo Vega Wife - Carrie Jo Ashmore and daughter - Given Grace Ashmore-Vega Sisters - Lei and Gerdie Vega Brother - Henry Vega Nieces - Sunshine, Leiana, and Sky and nephews - Swan and Uriah Father-and-mother-in-law - Glenn and Paula Foster Uncles, aunts, cousins and friends-as-close-as-family, especially those of his childhood and youth who Ray loved so whole-heartedly, are too many in number to list, but hold no less importance in the memory of his life and the molding of the man he came to be. A Christian through profession of faith lived out in his daily walk with God through Christ, Ray never felt shame to publicly show love toward his Heavenly father. Though a formal member of Victorville First Assembly of God in Victorville, CA, Ray gained wisdom through teaching and the joy of friendships in numerous churches and faith institutions during his life, including: Angeleus Temple (Los Angeles), Phoenix First Assembly (AZ), Family of Faith (Phoenix, AZ), Los Angeles and Phoenix Dream Centers, and BAAD. He learned the fulfillment ministry provides while working with Metro Kidz in Los Angeles, and that planted seed blossomed into Ray's strive to live his life as a ministry. Again, he succeeded. Not one that loved Ray believed this day would come so soon. Not for a moment if here, however, would he allow for tears of anguish to weight down our souls. Today, we travel on to continue his legacy of love, encouragement, and forgiveness to the highest level he wanted to achieve, and hold Ray's memory close to us, until again his face we will see.

Robin Pratt

Thank you... For all the encouragement you posted... I am saddened by your passing... But rejoicing you made it home... God Bless this family with comfort... Peace... And a special hug!

Jackie (Oxnard)

Lit a candle in memory of Reynaldo "Ray" Vega