Raymond Ciani

Raymond Ciani was born on March 6, 1966 in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico and passed away after an arduous battle with cancer on July 22, 2018. Raymond was a wonderful son and a blessing to his parents. He is admired by all who knew him for his great intelligence and willingness to coach and advise whenever needed, he was truly a treasured son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, father, and a faithful friend.

Raymond received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/CIS from Arizona State University in 1995 and went on to build a successful career he thoroughly enjoyed as a Computer System Analyst. Although Raymond continued to learn and educate himself on other subjects that interested him deeply, his real satisfaction came in playing and coaching Soccer, his favorite sport. Ray’s well-honed fatherly skills were exhibited when he coached children. Clearly, well respected for his lessons and his leadership.

Raymond was a truly unique person, with an outward joie de vivre and deep love for traveling the world. In visiting places such as Costa Rica, Thailand and Spain, he returned to his home energized and ready to plan his next worldly adventure. Raymond was loved by all. He will surely be missed with a profound longing to be reunited someday. May he rest in peace.

Raymond is survived by: parents David and Norma Ciani; sisters Diana Cebuhar (Chris) and Norma M. Castro (Patrick); nieces and nephews Jessica Cebuhar-Atwell (Brian), Tanner Cebuhar (Amy), Alissa Castro, Patrick Castro Jr., his son Matthew Ciani, as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his older brother David Ciani Jr., grandparents Jose and Maria Dojaque, and Uncle Eleazar Dojaque

Viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m followed by a Rosary. A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3801 E. Greenway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032.