Raymond Patrick Hernon, beloved son, uncle, brother, nephew, cousin and friend passed away on July 31, 2024. Raymond was born on May 28, 1956, in Vancouver, and was the son of Bill and Patricia Hernon.
Raymond lived life through simple pleasures. He had an uncanny ability to find happiness in his daily activities. He was known to enjoy an ice-cold beer or two, a hearty meal, bowling and karaoke to name a few. Many of his friends and family would enjoy Raymond’s regular online dinner updates.
It was at the Mohawk Gas Station in Cloverdale, BC where Raymond worked for over twenty years; colleagues became friends and in turn those friends became family. Family was always his number one pleasure and his greatest pride and joy in life. It was no secret that Raymond treasured his siblings, nieces and nephews. Some would say he was a man not rich in money, but a man rich with those who loved and cared for him, and who he loved in return.
Raymond was always making sure to take as many pictures as possible. He found happiness in documenting the lives of his loved ones. As the news of Raymond’s passing hits his family and friends hard – they are grateful for all the candid moments he caught, and find peace, as his memory will live on through his captured moments.
“Just close your eyes and you will see all the memories that you have of me. Just sit and relax and you will find I’m really there inside your mind. Don’t cry for me now I’m gone, for I am in the land of song. There is no pain, there is no fear, so dry away that silent tear. Don’t think of me in the dark and cold, for here, I am no longer old. I am in that place that’s filled with love, known to you all as up above.”
Family, friends and others whose lives Raymond touched are invited to his Celebration of Life on September 8, 2024, at Andreas Restaurant in Langley.
September 17th, 2024
I like this one. When we were younger.
September 17th, 2024
I miss you & Love you just want to see your face lots. Hopefully you & Billy have found each other by now. No fighting now.I do not have a picture of you with billy at all Except family ones.
September 12th, 2024
Oh my Gosh it is your sister again.Because I sent you Charlie & Brynlee.But Charlie was not posted not sure why so I will now send Charlie. And so sad that you did not see Brynlee.
September 12th, 2024
Hey its me again Big brother just sitting here on my computer working thinking of you,I sure miss you.Going to be 2 mths since you left us. It seems like yesterday.I could use a good joke from you right about now. Ken & I are starting the garage sale this weekend of all your stuff,I look at t every night and wish you would just jump out of one of the boxes,Cause I still cannot believe you are gone. Well I must get back on my Phone. I Love you so Much.And I just thought I would send a picture of Charlie & Brynlee to you. As they are going to miss a great UncleXOXOXOXO
September 12th, 2024
Hey its me again Big brother just sitting here on my computer working thinking of you,I sure miss you.Going to be 2 mths since you left us. It seems like yesterday.I could use a good joke from you right about now. Ken & I are starting the garage sale this weekend of all your stuff,I look at t every night and wish you would just jump out of one of the boxes,Cause I still cannot believe you are gone. Well I must get back on my Phone. I Love you so Much.And I just thought I would send a picture of Charlie & Brynlee to you. As they are going to miss a great UncleXOXOXOXO
September 9th, 2024
Hi Brother. We had your celebration of life yesterday You would not believe the Turn out it was AWESOME so many people who loved you so much family & your friends are wonderful people. Doug was their as well pretty upset about losing his friend. Everyone was devastated.I still cannot believe that you are gone. It is like a bad dream. It seems like I was just texting you and seeing what your dinner was for the night. Everyone worked so hard to get this celebration of life done. You would have loved it. Big Brother Iam going to miss you so much. I love you and I have your picture on my office desk so I can see you. You were taken from us so suddenly and Iam a little pissed off. I will always remember you as a kind & caring brother. I will tell you one thing Cloverdale will never be the same without you their. And ken has your scooter which Iam sure you will be fine with. He will have lots of fun traveling around hope. Until we meet again Brother I love you to the moon & back.
August 21st, 2024
A man who lived simply and peacefully. Sure, he was a bit of a perv but a better man, I don't think I've ever met. May you rest easy, old man. Miss you lots.
August 19th, 2024
Ray i will never forget you as my coworker, friend, uncle. When i started working at husky you took me under your wing taught me the ins and outs of working there. You where my first work friend/uncle. You where such a crusty ol' crab but such a loving, friendly and sweet man. He was the type of guy who would give the last shirt off his back to you if you needed one. I will never forget his friendship and all the funny memories. You are so loved Ray and you are so missed. Love you "Uncle" Ray i hope you are finally pain free
August 15th, 2024
Beloved Ray,
You will truly be missed you meant so much to so many people. Just know that you will forever be loved and missed by everyone that had gotten the privilege to know you. I will never forget how much you loved Vera’s burgers and how they were simply the best to you. God bless you Ray I will surely tilt a glass in your honour Rest Easy my friend
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