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Eugene Gray
1926 - June 16th, 2023
1926 - June 16th, 2023
Eugene (Gene) Gray ~ January 14, 1926 – June 16, 2023
Eugene (Gene) Gray passed away peacefully and gracefully with his family by his side in Taos, NM on June 16, 2023.
Gene was born in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his loving family including his wife of 67 years, Sara Jean Gray, his son, Daniel (Darlene) Gray of Roselle, IL, his daughter, Julie Gray of Taos, NM, and his daughter Belinda (William) Miceli of Tucson, AZ, grandsons Brandon Miceli of Phoenix, AZ, and Jesse (Lacey) Miceli of Wenatchee, WA., three beautiful great grandchildren, Wyatt, Marlo, and Finnian. He is also survived by his sister Barbara (Howard) Gordon of Homewood, IL and his nephews and nieces.
Gene was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a photographer extraordinaire, adventurer, traveler, bread and bialy maker, bird watcher, real estate developer and a music lover. Gene entered the Navy on his 17th birthday and became a pilot during WW2.
The family of Eugene Gray would like to thank the staff of Red Willow Hospice for the excellent care and compassion that they provided.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Taos. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com
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Valerie Burke
Gene was a friend and fellow photographer. I had been friends with Sara Jean and Gene when they lived in Chicago and followed them West when I moved to Colorado. I was honored to have the Grays as friends and fellow art enthusiasts. Gene was an elegant gentleman who was a connoisseur of the best coffee, best Manhattan, best hummingbird feeder, best food and a collection of friends who always listened carefully and gave the best of themselves. Charm, wit and a most ingratiating personality highlighted Gene’s many wonderful traits. Shine on Gene, I will miss you. My love To Sara Jean and all the family. Valerie Burke
Jay Sarria
I was so blessed to meet Gene (Pops) later on in my life but will cherish his memory forever and beyond. I loved his warm smile, kind eyes and soothing voice. ❤️ I celebrate him !!!
Sharon Ettelson
So many memories of my favorite uncle. One that jumps out is Uncle Gene's guidance in learning to develop film and print photographs in the darkroom in their home in Flossmoor, IL. Magical moments.
Terry Thompson
Gene will be sorely missed. He was a class act and never missed an opportunity for a funny joke or comeback. For 22 years we adored his smile and wit. And he was an artist as well with his many cameras and black and white film. Gene was the kind of guy that always made us smile at his charm and loving smile. Linda and I will miss you.
Marlene Romero
I loved his personality, made me laugh & smile. He was such a kind & very adventurous man. My condolences to the family. Sending love.
Stephen And Vicki Ettelson
To all you wordsmiths is realness a word. That is how I describe our Beautiful Uncle. Regardless of the years between our visits they were each so enjoyable. It was similar to putting on a pair of comfortable shoes and kicking back feeling good. My beautiful bride (Vicki) of 39 years adored him as they have a shared love of photography. In his younger years when we shared a visit over a bourbon or scotch it was always filled with a fondness that will be a part of my forever memory. May the walls of heaven now be filled with Gene’s wonderful b/w photos. Forever Love
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