Raymond Dominguez LaRue was born in King City, California on October 6, 1953 to Margaret Dominguez LaRue and Steve LaRue. Ray met his longtime partner Patricia Espinoza in 1979; the couple had a son Ray Jr. in 1981. Raymond was an avid reader, but also known as the life of the party, he loved making everyone laugh. He was an outgoing man, who enjoyed socializing with friends, and also met many new friends because he loved talking to everyone. Raymond had a close relationship with his mother. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. Raymond was preceded in death by his father, Steve LaRue; brother, Donnie LaRue; nephew, Richard LaRue; and niece, Kelley Nunez. He is survived by his long time partner Patricia Espinoza; mother, Margaret LaRue; son, Raymond LaRue, Jr., brothers, Ronald LaRue, Ricky LaRue and wife Kay, Tony LaRue, Alex LaRue and Michael LaRue and wife Gabby; sisters, Linda Maldonado, Cindy LaRue, Connie LaRue, Norma LaRue and Renee LaRue; one grandson Raymond I. LaRue and numerous nieces and nephews. Recitation of The Holy Rosary will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 5pm at Peters Funeral Home for Raymond Dominguez LaRue, age 57, of Wasco, who passed away on November, 18, 2010 in Delano. Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 10am at St. John's Catholic Church. Father John Fluetsch will officiate the service and internment will follow at the Wasco Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 from 4-8pm at Peters Funeral Home.