Hector Raul Ofray Obituary (1992 - 2012) - Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield- Hector Raul Ofray, 20, passed away suddenly on Tues., Dec, 18th. Hector was born and raised in the North End of Springfield. He was a media specialist for N.E.O.N, Marketing specialist for Eight Residential and he was an intern at WGBY 57. The talented young man, known by his peers as "Alfalfa" was also a DJ (DJ ALFALFA), graphic/web designer, photographer, poet, and co-owner of the business Nights TV along with Eric Maldonado. He was involved in several initiatives with the goals of turning the community he grew up in into a better place. Hector loved music, poetry, photography and business. Hector leaves behind the love of his life, his son, Hector Julian Ofray, his girlfriend and mother of his son, Kianna Lopez, his mother, Mirta Vazquez-Rosado, step-father, Hector Rosado, siblings, Romyr Martinez, Fernando Rosado and Anderis Ofray, 3 nieces Lianna, Kassandra and Dasanie Claudio, 5 nephews Angel Claudio, Jayden Rosado, Damian Rosado Josiel Rosario and Jansiel Rosario. Hector also leaves his maternal grandmother, Angelica Vicente, aunt, Maria Vazquez and cousin, Angelys Pagan, his extended family: Ruben Cortez, Natasha Cortez, Sammy Gomez, Bryan Rivas, Kevin Rosario, Raheem Ovales, Andres Serrano, Joel Rivera Charlie Castillo and Prodigy Vazquez, his mentors: Raphael Nazario, Vanessa Pabon, Vanessa Otero, Eduardo 'Mambo' Colon, Eddie 'Edski' Gonzalez, Herbie Flores and the late Michael Denney. He also leaves his best friend he called 'Dad', business partner and biggest supporter since the 3rd grade, Eric Maldonado. Hector's Family would like to thank all the youth and people who supported him with his dreams. The Funeral services will be held on Mon., Dec. 24, from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Greek Cultural Center, 8 Plainfield St., Springfield, followed by Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. The Calling Hours will be held on Sun., Dec. 23, from 5 - 7 p.m. at 8 Plainfield St. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Ofray Family during the calling hours.