He was a quiet creator, a patient teacher, a loving father, and a kind soul—an architect, musician, modeler, lecturer, athlete, intellectual, and optimistic cook. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Vettore; his son, Logan Barnes; his sister, Dolores (Warren) Seames; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Burial will be private for close family. A celebration of life is being planned for October, with details to follow.
For those wishing to remember Raymond with flowers or a gift, the family would be grateful for donations to Arizona Public Media instead, in recognition of his deep belief in making education accessible to young people.