Eva Catherine Ray, 96, of Oroville, passed away on May 23, 2016. She was born on December 24, 1919 in Cadillac, Saskatchewan, the daughter of Edward and Mary Ryan

Eva has been a resident of Oroville since childhood. She and her husband, Frank, ran the Ray’s General Merchandise for years. Recently she has owned and managed many rentals in the area.

She is survived by daughters, Cecilia Ray and Brenda Ryan, and sons, Michael Ray and Craig Anthony Ray and many grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Ray and a daughter, Mary Ann Ray.

Service will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1 at the Bergh Chapel in Oroville.

A full obituary will follow.