Obituaries

Ronald Paul Crawford, of Fremont, CA, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61 on July 22, 2024, due to natural causes related to ongoing health issues. This loss has left us devastated and unprepared.

Roni was born in Merced, CA, on April 11, 1963, to Ronald and Estelle Crawford. Growing up in Fremont, he was actively involved in 4-H and DeMolay organizations. A natural athlete, Roni participated in various Fremont sports leagues and was an avid bicyclist. He graduated from Irvington High School in 1981 and pursued a career in the security field. Roni was a devoted uncle who cherished time with his family. His passions included professional cycling, NASCAR, and the Dallas Cowboys football team. He also enjoyed participating in bowling, darts, and golf leagues with his many friends.

Roni was predeceased by his wife, Sue, with whom he shared 28 wonderful years. They both loved cooking and celebrating the holidays together, and Roni took great joy in caring for their cats. He is survived by his parents and his siblings, Bev and Lance.

Roni enriched our lives with love and laughter, and he will be deeply missed.

We are currently planning a celebration of life event and will update our memorial website with details as they become available. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the East Bay SPCA.