Buffie, Raymond Earl 83 years old. Rockford, MN. Died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on April 5, 2019 of natural causes. Ray was born November 13, 1935 to Ernest and Margaret Buffie in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Irene (Nee Beatty), children Beverly (Darrell) Koopman, Kenneth (Julie), Perry (Kimberly) and Jacquelyn Hansen, son-in-law Lee Kittelson, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, siblings David (Sue) Buffie and Winnie Klinger. Predeceased by daughter Mary(Lee) Kittelson, brothers Ernie and Dick, sisters Barbara and Gloria. A graveside service of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 12th at 2pm at Elmwood Cemetery in Rockford, MN. Pastor Cathy Jones, presiding minister. A celebration of Ray's life will be held, to be announced. Washburn-McReavy.com Hillside Chapel 612-781-1999