Raymond Pacheco, AKA Papiray, was born September 27, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to Richard and Nicolasa Pacheco. He came to Denver, Co and has live here since 1956. He passed away on April 3, 2021, at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, CO of a stroke.
His passion was playing his drums. He received several lifetime awards for his music. In his younger days he bought a boat and taught his family and friends to water ski.
He worked at several places as a computer operator and as a customer service representative at United Airlines. His second passion was driving the Bus for RTD in Denver and Boulder.
He is survived by his wife Alice of 64 years. His children Virginia (Greg) Canino, Richard Pacheco, Jared (Joan) Pacheco, Roger Pacheco, and Edward Sr. (Blanca) Pacheco. Brother Alberto Pacheco. Many grand-children and great grand-children, nieces and nephews.
He is pre-deceased by his father Richard and mother Nicolasa Pacheco, sister Estelle Emanuele, brothers Richard Jr. and Manuel Pacheco. His son Daniel Pacheco and granddaughter Lena Canino.
Papiray liked to make donations to the Dumb Friends League. The Family is asking in lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity in his name.
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