Raymond Anthony Bartels

Raymond Anthony Bartels Passed away June 12, 2004. Dearly beloved husband of Huguette Bartels; loving father to Heidi, Matthew, Luke and John. Survived by his beloved sister Mary Ann Kelly; his sister-in-law, Patricia Bartels; his nieces and nephews (Maureen Hawkins, Mark, Marty and Michael Kelly, Kathryn, Lisa, Tricia and Peter Bartels; their spouses and children) as well as numerous cherished friends. Son of the late Antone and Anna Bartels, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Richie and Jim Bartels; and his brother-in-law, Mike Kelly. Born in San Francisco on January 11, 1933, a proud lifelong resident of the Bay Area, Ray is remembered as an astute and conscientious businessman and a warm, devoted friend to those fortunate enough to have been a part of his life. Ray will be sorely missed by his family and friends, who always looked to him for moral guidance and compassion. He loved to play golf and work in his garden. His charm, infamous storytelling, endearing sense of humor and contagious smile will be cherished always in our hearts and minds. Ray was a member of the Knights of Malta and the Olympic Club. Throughout the years, he also served on the Boards of Sequoia Hospital Foundation, Pacific Medical Research Foundation, Serra Club, Sequoia Club, Kiwanis Club, Sequoia YMCA, St. Francis High School and St. Pius Church. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Wednesday, June 16 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Pius Catholic Church, 1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to Sequoia Hospital Foundation, 170 Alameda Ave., Redwood City 94062; or Peninsula Volunteers Inc., 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park 94025; or Pacific Medical Research Foundation (diabetes outreach), 805 Veterans Blvd., Redwood City 94063. Woodside Chapel of Crippen & Flynn 650-369-4103