Raymond Gordon Butters, 80, loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, born April 9, 1931, entered into eternal life May 3, 2011. Longtime resident of Garden Grove, California, and parishioner of Saint Columban Church. Current resident of Laguna Niguel, California.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann, of 59 years. He is survived by his children, Father Craig Butters, Carleen, Chris, Caron and their families including his eight grandchildren.

His favorite pastimes were golfing, fishing, sailplane flying and spending time with his family He is forever in our hearts.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 9, 10:00 AM at San Francisco Solano Catholic Church, Rancho Santa Margarita.

We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the staff at Mission Hospital for their wonderful care and support.