Ray Rubi Jr., 64, was lovingly welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Ray, is the second youngest of five children, was born in Winslow, to Alice and Ray Rubi on April 14, 1960. He was nurtured by his loving grandmother, Virginia Rubi and grandparents, Ramona and Alfredo Gonzales. His summers as a youth were spent running around Winslow with his Rubi cousins who would visit from across the southwest creating everlasting memories together.
Ray had a career with Century Link that relocated him to Boise, Idaho, where he retired in 2022. He cherished spending time with his friends and family, especially his son and grandchildren. Ray was a diehard Minnesota Vikings fan. Ray would spend hours on the phone talking to his dad and family letting them know that he loved them and that he was praying for them.
He is survived by his son, Angelo Rubi; grandchildren, Dakota, Jeremiah and Analicia; siblings, Raymond (Carolyn) Mazon, Mary Ellen Armijo, Gina (Kelley) McCauley and Lisa Rubi (Mike) Pugh; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Alice Rubi and father Ray Rubi Sr.
A rosary and funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Winslow.
