Raymond Renard Santa Cruz, a loving and cherished brother, was born in Los Angeles, CA on July 19, 1962, and passed away in Denver, Colorado on September 23, 2025. Raymond, known for his gentle demeanor, left an indelible mark on everyone he met. He spent the majority of his life in Denver, Colorado, where he brought his passion for food to life as an accomplished chef in the restaurant industry.

Raymond carried a deep love for music, a passion that transcended into every aspect of his life. As the great philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said, "Without music, life would be a mistake." Raymond fully embodied this sentiment, using music as a medium to express his creativity and love for life. His infectious enthusiasm for music was well-known and undoubtedly left a profound impact on the people around him.

Raymond is survived by his sister Maria Theresa Garza, brothers Dominic Joseph and Maximillian Carlos Santa Cruz. Brothers In Law David Anthony Chihak, Jose Adan Bonilla and Sister In Law Sheryl Renee Santa Cruz. Raymond was also a loving uncle to his nephews Darnell James Webb, Carlos Dominic and Devonte Alexander Santa Cruz, Michael David and Gabriel Anthony Chihak and his niece Rochelle Brianne Hogue. Raymond is preceded in death by parents Raymond Renard Santa Cruz and Janette Theresa Frye. Raymond's loving nature and joyful spirit will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

We invite all who loved Raymond to leave memories and upload photos to his memorial page. In sharing these cherished moments, we can all continue to celebrate the wonderful life he lived