Raymond Leslie Friend, age 78, of Rye, Colorado passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. Ray was born September 14, 1943 in Pueblo, Colorado to Leslie and Irene Friend.
Raymond spent many years working for Pueblo County Road and Bridges as a Grader Operator and later became the Foreman of Rye, Beulah and Colorado City. In his younger years he loved roller-skating, he even placed 2nd in the nationals for speed-skating. Ray also enjoyed working on old cars, hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a true outdoorsman at heart. Most of all, he adored his family, friends and spending time with his loved ones - especially his wife and best friend of 57 wonderful years, Linda.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; his daughters, Kim (Richard) Mathurin, Shannon (Vic) Maurello, Raeann (Jason) Hubersberger; grandchildren, Reese, Rayah, Kyle, Baylee, Justin, Anthony, Nina and Anna; and his sisters, Sharon Friend and Patty (Dana) Bennett.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 16th, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Valley Community Church in Colorado City, Colorado.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.imperialfunerals.com for the Friend family.
