Jo Raymond Pizarro Jr.

Ray’s service will be live-streamed here: https://livestream.com/accounts/23306843/events/10092788

Ray's tribute video can be viewed here. https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/2KFSCYGX2NN2N44S

Jo Raymond "Ray" Pizarro Jr., age 49, passed away on January 10, 2022 at Sanford Health in Fargo, with his wife by his side. Ray was born July 12, 1972, to Jo Raymond Pizarro Sr. and Shannon Adele Pizarro (Rausch) in Redding, California. From an early age, Raymond would talk to anyone and everyone. It wouldn't be a surprise to his family if he brought a stranger home for dinner. In fact, he did this on a rather regular basis. Ray grew up in Fargo, North Dakota and attended Fargo North High School. He enjoyed skateboarding and wrestling. He loved stealing quarters from his sister to play video games at the arcade. (He finally admitted this in his thirties, much to Chea's delight.) He also enjoyed tech work/stage construction for Trollwood in the summer and excelled at BMX long-distance time trials.

As an adult, Ray answered the call to serve our country in the Minnesota Army National Guard. For over fifteen years he was an infantryman and was deployed to Iraq and Bosnia. When Ray returned home he was medically retired. Regardless, he kept answering call after call of his fellow Veterans. Anytime one of his brothers was struggling or a family needed help, Ray was there. Ray has continued helping fellow Veterans through multiple organizations. He served as a Peer Leader with Wounded Warrior Project and was Vice President on the Board of Directors at Patriot Assistance Dogs (PAD) in Detroit Lakes, MN. Ray was scheduled to do a presentation at the Crusader's March event as well. His passion for PAD and motorcycles will be remembered. Raymond's legacy will live on in all the people he has served with and supported along the way.

Ray is survived by his father, Jo; wife, Susan; children, Mia, Michael, Emily, Evan, Sophia, and Isabelle; grandchild, Delilah; sisters, Chea, Angela, and Rene; brother, Ethan; many family and friends, and service dog Beth E. Boo Lucky Dog. Ray was preceded in death by his grandparents and his mother, Shannon.

We would be remiss not to mention Ray's love for America and freedom, Sandy's Donuts and Bacon, his unyielding desire for a good steak and garlic mashed potatoes, his vast love of Star Wars, old country music and Santana, first-person shooter games, and his conviction that John Wick is the best love story ever.

Services for Raymond will be held at Northview Church, 3401 25th Street South, Fargo North Dakota, on Monday, January 17, 2022 at 2pm, with viewing at 1pm. Burial procession will leave from Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, 215 7th Street South, Fargo North Dakota, at 1:15 pm on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, and travel to Fargo National Cemetery for a 2pm interment. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Patriot Assistance Dogs in memory of Ray Pizarro. http://patriotassistancedogs.com