Ray Dean Parker

Ray Dean Parker, age 56, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born August 22, 1953 in Whiteriver, Arizona to Denny Parker, Sr. and Geneva Belknap Parker. Ray loved music and enjoyed playing in bands. He was the "mayor" of Jurassic Park and had a big heart for everyone. He is survived by his wife: Karen Hannah; 5 children: Lakota Rae Parker, Stephon Hannah, April Parker, Fawn Parker, and Deigo Parker; 11 brother and sisters: Daniel Parker, Tommy Parker, Bronco Parker, Denny Parker, Jr., Virgil Parker, Debra Sanchez, Donna Vigil, Dawn Parker, Denise Parker, Faye Smith, Carol Tracey; 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Denny Parker, Sr. and Geneva Parker; a sister, Diane Vigil and a brother, Darrell Parker. A wake will be held on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 10:00 am at the Parker family residence in Whiteriver. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 10:00 am at the Canyon Day Miracle Church in Canyon Day, with the burial to follow at the Whiteriver Cemetery.