Raymond Kanuho, 69, died on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at his home in Holbrook with his loving family at his side. Funeral services were held July 6 at Faith Assembly of God in Holbrook. The concluding service and interment followed at the Holbrook Cemetery.
Raymond was born on June 1, 1942, in Indian Wells to the late Harvey and Jane (Bain) Kanuho.
He was a well liked young man and excelled in his school work. He received an associate’s degree.
He worked as a tax preparer for the IRS Auditing Department, and worked well with all of his co-workers.
His quiet, unassuming and gentle ways will be missed by the many who called him husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Survivors include his loving wife, Shirley Kanuho of Holbrook; four children, Roscoe Kanuho, Cherlynn Kanuho and Enrique Kanuho, all of Holbrook, and Debbie Kanuho-Haley of Glendale; one brother, Virgil Rogers of Phoenix; two sisters, Sarah Charles of Phoenix and Dorothy Bradley of Los Angeles, Calif.; and 11 grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by two sons, Ricky Kanuho and Alexander Kanuho; a brother, Jimmie Kanuho; and an aunt, Lillie Thomas.
Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook was in charge of the arrangements.
