Raymond P. Kuta passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 2, 2010 at 69. He served in the Army Reserves for 6 years and resided in Lincoln, Nebraska until he retired and moved to Mesa, Arizona. Ray retired from ADM after 41 years of dedicated service. He was an avid wine maker and enjoyed hunting and making jerky. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Jose Kuta. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Virginia (Gini) Kuta, two daughters, Julie Ann Kuta, Natalie Jo Halseth and her husband Jason, grandchildren Zac Booher, Kyndall and Mylie Halseth, all who live in California, also his sister and brother, Maxine Osentowski and Donald Kuta, his brother in law Don Osentowski and sister in law Darlene Kuta. A Celebration of Life will be held in Mesa, Arizona April 6, 2010 3:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 27 Apache Junction, Arizona. Condolences may sent to 10330 E. Idaho Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85209. Arrangements under the direction of Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, Mesa, AZ.