{"id":2342,"date":"2023-03-24T21:49:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T01:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=2342"},"modified":"2023-03-24T21:49:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T01:49:50","slug":"daray-lorez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=2342","title":{"rendered":"In Loving Memory of Daray Lorez"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Daray Lorez – Photo by Laura Dark Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Daray Lorez was the illusion of Darnell Hunter and was an entertainer from Dayton, Ohio. Daray started performing in 2005 and had performed all over the state and region. We sadly lost Daray in December of 2020 due to complications from Covid-19. Daray will be remembered for her love of drag and pageantry but most of all she will be remembered for the love and impact she made in her community. An accomplished choreographer, Daray helped so many of her friends and family reach their own successes. Daray leaves behind her loving husband Josh, her grandchildren and a huge host of family and friends. We salute the artistry that was Daray Lorez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Titles and Awards<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Gay West Virginia United States Icon 2019<\/a><\/strong>
Prelim to Miss Gay United States Icon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Other Side Classic 2019<\/strong>
(McCunes Other Side Bistro – Toledo, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Alternate to Miss Southbend 2018<\/strong><\/a>
On Stage Question and Talent Category Awards
(Southbend Tavern – Columbus, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Toolbox 2017<\/strong><\/a>
(Toolbox Saloon – Columbus, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss MJ’s 2017<\/strong><\/a>
(MJ’s on Jefferson – Dayton, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Ohio Gay Pride 2016<\/a><\/strong>
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Gem City Gay Pride 2015<\/strong><\/a>
Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Diesel 2015<\/strong><\/a>
(Diesel Nightclub \u2013 Springfield, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tri-State All American Goddess at Large 2015<\/a><\/strong>
Prelim to All American Goddess at Large<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Texas Big & Beautiful 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Alternate to Miss Southbend 2014<\/strong><\/a>
Overall Talent Category Winner
(Southbend – Columbus, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Alternate to Miss Unlimited 2013<\/strong><\/a>
Overall Solo Talent Category Winner
(Club Masque – Dayton, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Alternate to Miss Unlimited 2012<\/strong><\/a>
Overall Talent Category Winner
(Club Masque – Dayton, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Masque 2012<\/a><\/strong>
(Club Masque – Dayton, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Gay Dayton 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Gay Ohio USofA at Large 2011<\/strong><\/a>
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA at Large<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd Alternate to Miss Gay Ohio America 2011<\/strong><\/a>
Prelim to Miss Gay America<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Aquarius 2010<\/strong><\/a>
(Club Aquarius – Dayton, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Old Street 2009<\/a><\/strong>
(Old Street Saloon – Monroe, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd Alternate to Miss Gay Ohio America 2009<\/strong><\/a>
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)
Prelim to Miss Gay America<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Alternate to Miss Gay Metropolitan America 2009<\/strong>
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio America<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Gay Dayton America 2008<\/strong>
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio America<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Somewhere Else 2008<\/a><\/strong>
(Somewhere Else Nightclub and Showbar – Columbus, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Alternate to Miss Aquarius 2007<\/strong>
(Club Aquarius – Dayton, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Cincinnati Gay Pride 2006<\/strong><\/a>
Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Miami Valley Gay Pride 2005<\/a>
<\/strong>Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Daray Lorez – Photo by Laura Dark Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Daray Lorez – Miss Gay Ohio USofA At Large 2011<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Daray Lorez – Photo by Tom McElvain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Daray Lorez: Archives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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