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Virgil Raymond Obituary

Virgil E. Raymond, 76,of Phoenix passed on 2/19/04 to his home in heaven. Born in Floyd, Iowa on 2/27/27 Proud WWII Navy Veteran Owner of Raymond Glass Co. in New Brighton, Minn. Retired to Phoenix in 1979. Restless as he
was, he was a crossing guard at Moon Valley & Lake View schools. Virgil had the gift of gab. It was taken from him in his 5 year battle with cancer. He was preceeded in death by his daughter Randi Leyk. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 58 yrs, Rose Marie, daughter Robin, granddaughters Brittney Leyk and Mandi Hollom, son-in-laws Mike Delon and Rodney Leyk, brothers Robert (Lorraine) Raymond & Harold (Myra) Raymond and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held at Our Lady of the Valley Church 3320 West Greenway Rd., Phoenix on Feb. 26 at 10am.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 22, 2004.

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Rachel Burland

February 18, 2025

Robin, I always remember your family with great fondness. At the lake, going to church, staying at your house overnight. Your parents were always so good to me. Rachel Burland

Robin Raymond

February 22, 2004

Dad, you and Randi are together. You were the best dad in the world and so good to us. Mom and I will miss you greatly, take care of Randi. Rest in peace. You suffering is now finished. Love Robin and Marie.

Gin Eggerth

February 22, 2004

Marie, Robin & family

We have known Virg & Marie since the day we bought our first home from them. We became good friends and shared many happy memories with them. Virg was a fun loving father, husband and friend who will be remembered by all who knew him. I know that he is safe, free of pain and with his beloved daughter Randi. May they both have the happiness they deserve.

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