Raymond Earl Wagstaff, age 81, passed away at the Life Care Center in Pueblo, CO on October 19, 2016.
He was born in Trinidad, Colorado on June 6, 1935 to Mildred (Dennis) and Melvin Wagstaff.
He proudly served in the United States Armed Forces, 20 years in the Navy and 6 years in the Marines.
Ray served six tours in Viet Nam on the mine sweeper USS Widgeon. He was the recipient of four Bronze Stars.
Ray loved to hunt deer in Montana and Wyoming.
Because of his excellent sharpshooting skills, his son nicknamed him One Shot.
Preceding him in death are parents Mildred and Melvin Wagstaff, brother Donald Wagstaff and wife Florance E. Wagstaff.
He is survived by son, Robert Tenney, Cheyenne, WY, aunt, Darlene (Roger) Thompson, Alamosa, CO, grandchildren, nephews, cousins , other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, October 28, 2016 from 10-Noon at the Comi Chapel.
Funeral Services will follow at 1PM at the Comi Chapel with President Jared Chatterley , Raton Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints officiating.
Interment will follow at the Trinidad Masonic Cemetery with graveside services conducted by US Naval Honor Guard.
Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.
My family moved to Trinidad February 1947(age 11)and Ray became my first friend. He was a great guy with wonderful parents! He loved football and I know he loved me when he smeared my jock with 1/2 pound of hot analgesic balm before football practice in the fall of 1953. Ray loved America and served her well for 26 years; he will be missed by all who knew him. I send my most heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. With sympathy, Jim Wagner