Raymond Simon Armenta Sr.

December 1, 1943 – September 10, 2025

Raymond "Ray" Simon Armenta Sr. was born to Lucy Gutierrez Armenta and Simon Renteria Armenta on Wednesday, December 1, 1943, in Calexico, California. He peacefully went to be with the Lord at the age of 81 on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in Hemet, California, following complications from a fall and several years of battling with dementia, diabetes, and other health issues. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Luis and Alfred (Fred) Armenta.

Ray is survived by his brothers Charlie (Bertha) and Henry Armenta, his sisters Terry Wilson, Carmen Lopez, and Rosalie “Sugar” (Jaime) Prieto, his daughter Ida (Bob) Peebles, his son Ray (Sarah) Armenta, his grandchildren Danielle (Brandon) Purtle, Joshua (Samantha) Peebles, Josiah, Isabella, Caleb and Thaddaeus Armenta, his great grandchildren Cambria, Asher, Hendrix and Lexington Barker, Lucas and Harper Peebles, his step great grandchildren Riley, Connor and McKenzie Purtle, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Our family would like to thank all who encountered Ray during his life and loved him. We also would like to thank everyone for their prayers, kind words, and shared memories. The family is truly grateful, and we thank our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for all of you!

A mass will be held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. Immediately following, there will be a time for all of Ray’s friends and family to share a meal together at the Parish Hall.