The sixth of seven children, Raul was raised in the towns of Rio Abajo and Parque Lefevre where he attended high school at Instituto Justo Arosema (IJA) and was the president of the C.G.F. In the early 80’s he immigrated to the United States, and settled in Seattle, Washington.
Once in Seattle, Raul completed an Associates of Applied Science degree at North Seattle Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Technical Management at DeVry University, and received certificates of achievement in Network Administration and as a Digital Forensic Examiner from Edmonds Community College.
In 1992 he met his future wife, Shirley. Over the next ten years he became a proud father to three children; Tatiana, Jesenia, and Neftali. He continued to share his love with his family through laughter and fun.
Raul was a loving man who always considered and helped others first. He was always available to listen and offered comfort with a few short words. Raul loved to dance and celebrate; he brought a positive energy to every room and sought to enjoy life to the fullest.
Raul peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Roberto L. He leaves behind to cherish his memory; his wife Shirley and their three children; Tatiana, Jesenia, and Neftali. Five sisters; Berta M Atherley, Celia N Gonzalez (Anthony), Carla M Ortiz (Matthew), Chela N Jones (Victor), Camela N Quiñones (Manuel) and a host of loved nieces and nephews, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He will be missed and not soon forgotten.
“No man can get rich himself unless he enriches others.”
