Trail Duir Raya's Obituary
Trail Duir Raya, age 30, of Hamtramck, Michigan, and a former resident of Detroit, Michigan passed away on December 26, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 24, 1993 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
He is survived by and is the beloved son of Kristen Hipwell and step-father Jeremy Harvey; and Frank Raya and step-mother Collen Cole. Loving Brother of Julianna Harvey.
Trail was a self-taught, established chef who worked at some of Detroit's finest restaurants.
He was referred to as a light in his community. Trail was special, a one of a kind person that you wanted to be around. He encouraged people to be themselves and not to be afraid of what others thought. He lived his life to the fullest.
Trail was a musician who was involved in many Detroit punk and noise acts. He studied at Arts Academy in the Woods where he majored in music. He went on to college to further his education. Trail was extremely smart and had a natural ability to excel in different areas academically.
He will be deeply missed by his mother, step father and his little sister as well as all those whom he befriended along the way. We love you, Trail, thank you for the light you spread and the love you gave
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 5th from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with a Sharing of Memories at 7:00 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, (1 block N. of 13 Mile Road, west side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan.
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