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Raymond Jimenez Torres

1957 - 2021

Raymond Jimenez Torres obituary, 1957-2021, Castroville, CA

BORN

1957

DIED

2021

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Salinas, California

Raymond Torres Obituary

Raymond Jimenez Torres

Castroville - Raymond Jimenez Torres "Junie", 63, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on April 29, 2021.

He was born October 6, 1957 in Huntington Park, CA to Raymond and Sally Torres. For the first 6 years of his life, he lived in Huntington Park before moving to Castroville where he and his wife (Valerie) raised their family. Raymond dedicated his life to fulfilling the happiness of others. He lived for gatherings with family and friends. A man of many talents, he took great pride in making people laugh with a joke never left unsaid.

Raymond graduated from North Salinas High School in 1976. Soon after he joined the National Guard and he spent 16 years of service.

For 24 years, he proudly served as a Maintenance Worker, Bus Driver, and Groundskeeper for the Santa Rita Union School District where he took great pride in keeping the schools grounds looking at their best and transporting the kids for the district to many events. He sat as the union President for CSEA for the district.

For 21 and a half years, he proudly served as a Reserve Firefighter for North Monterey County Fire Protection District. He fulfilled the role of President of the North County Reserve Firefighter Association and played a significant part in the training of Reserve Firefighters. He also initiated the District's first "National Night Out Against Crime" event in Castroville in 2009.

He is Survived by his wife Valerie Torres of 38 years, his children Ramon (Chely), Ruben, Zack and Sarah of Castroville. His three grandchildren; Lenis, Aranis and Christopher. His two great-grandchildren; Leceli and Leoni of Castroville, his mother Sally Torres siblings Johnny Torres (Sally), Michele Duran (Mike) of Salinas, Rene Torres of Los Banos, Paula Ruiz (Robert), David Torres (Rosanna), Elijah Torres (Bea) of Castroville and many nieces and nephews of whom he deeply loved.

He is preceded in death by his Father Raymond E. Torres, and his son Christopher J. Torres.

May 6, 2021 Viewing will be from 1pm until 5pm located at 10560 Pomber St, Castroville, Ca 95012

May 6, 2021 Evening Service from 6pm until 8pm located at 10560 Pomber St, Castroville, CA 95012

May 7, 2021 Funeral Service will be 11am - 12pm located at 10560 Pomber St. Castroville, Ca

With the Burial to take place after at Castroville Cemetery located at 8442 Moss Landing Rd, Moss Landing, CA 95012

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Salinas Californian from May 4 to May 5, 2021.

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May

6

Viewing

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

10560 Pomber St, Castroville, CA

May

6

Viewing

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

10560 Pomber St, Castroville, CA

May

7

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

10560 Pomber St, Castroville, CA

May

7

Burial

Castroville Cemetery

8442 Moss Landing Rd, Moss Landing, CA

Funeral services provided by:

Healey Mortuary and Crematory

405 North Sanborn Road, Salinas, CA 93905

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