"Ukulele Ray" "Ray Masters" Sharry Han

Sharry R. Han, 58, Escondido CA – S. Ray Han, better known as Ray Masters or Ukulele Ray, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 with his fiancé and her mother by his side.  He was born on February 17, 1960 in San Francisco, California. 

Ray was an extremely talented soul, blessed in every way with entertainment in his blood.  He became a Chippendale exotic dancer sometime after high school, and then joined the United States Navy to serve his country.  He was a Navy Journalist during his 3 year Navy career.  He also was the creator of a very popular cartoon known as “Navy Beans” on the ship, which was one of many of his works while in the service.  Ray often played the guitar while in the Navy, but had an immense love for the ukulele (The Instrument of Love).  Soon after the military, Ray and Maria De Leon Han started an advertising/marketing company which became very successful for a number of years.

Ray was very passionate and so well rounded in every area of entertainment.  He was successful in many aspect of the business including:  Tap Dancer, Exotic Dancer, Guitar Player, Syndicated Cartoonist, Book Author, Voice Over Impersonator, Comedian, Excellent Publicist, Videographer and Cinematographer, He had his own Las Vegas Show, Singer and World Renown Ukulele Player.

Ray had so many talents and skills, he was the creator of the “Lunch Box Ukulele”, and license plate, cigar-box Ukes.  You often found him working on these projects for many of his friends and fans.

Ray had a diverse group of friends, including George Harrison of “The Beatles”, Drummer Alvin Taylor, Musician Fou Fou the Drummer from the movie “La La Land”, Musician Riki Hendrix and so many more.

Ray was survived by:

Fiancé Olivia Tosic and her extended family.

Maria De Leon Han

Son Brandon Alexander Han, Raymond Acosta

Daughter Stefanie Tucker

Grandchildren Elijah James, Hendrix Kal, Aubriana Rose

Siblings Deborah M. Han, Edward C. Han Sr. (Lorri) and eight children and ten grandchildren

David D. Han (Karen)

Rochelle McCraw (Allen) and three children

Ukulele Ray is also survived by numerous friends and fans around the world.

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