CLEARLAKE, Calif. — It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond Joseph Talamo of Clearlake, California, would like to announce his passing on Oct. 8, 2024. He was 58 years old.

He will be lovingly remembered by his brother, Joseph (Sandra) Talamo of Ukiah, California; his sister, Roseanna (Louie) Talamo of Dallas, Oregon, and his sister, Carolann (Dennis) Kramer of Siler City, North Carolina.

He will also be dearly missed by his nephew, Brandon (Ashley) Bolte of Vine Grove, Kentucky, his niece Kasey (Mycal) Holguin of Johnstown, Colorado, and his niece Diann (Jay) Bogan of Ukiah, California. He also has several great nieces and nephews that are very young and will miss knowing their Great Uncle.

Raymond was predeceased by his parents, Rita and Joseph Talamo, Grandma and Grandpa De Barge, Grandma and Grandpa Talamo and his nephews, John and David Talamo.

Raymond was born May 31, 1966, in Okinawa, Japan. His father was stationed at the United States Air Force base in Naha. Raymond was the baby of the family and grew up an Air Force brat. He lived in California, Kansas, North Carolina, Washington, and Louisiana.

After his father retired from the Air force, the family moved to Saudi Arabia for a short time as Dad's new job took them there. After leaving Saudi Arabia the family returned to Napa California which was always their home base.

Ray started middle school in Napa and finished with his graduation from Napa High School in 1985. He went on to college and took courses in Fire Science and eventually worked as an EMT in Ukiah. He then moved to Lake County and continued that work.

After some years in that field, he changed professions and went on to work as an inspector and installation contractor in the setup of mobile homes and he was also the onsite manager for the Clearlake flea market until his passing.

Raymond loved to play cards, board games, and music games with his friends and family. Anyone that knows him knew he loved a good debate.

He could give you a good poke on a subject to get it going. He was banned from talking about politics at all family gatherings too. He very much was a huge South Park fan and his most favorite sports team was the Kansas City Chiefs. He hated the color teal, but we made sure he had his teal shirt and teal Christmas pajamas every year and he wore them with some grumblings but a smile too as we fussed over him. He was always such a good sport and had a wonderful sense of humor.

For those of us that knew him and loved him, Raymond will be most remembered for his huge heart and the kindness that he showed to others. He had so little but was willing to give all that he had.

A private service will be held at the family's request. He will be laid to rest with his nephews in Ukiah, California

Memorial Donations may be made, in his name, to the Community Foundation of Ukiah for the David Joseph Talamo Memorial Scholarship. It is a scholarship fund for student athletes of Ukiah High School that are entering college. It was near and dear to his heart: 204 South Oak St., Ukiah, CA 95482, telephone 707-468-9822.

Donations also can be made, in his name, to this most worthy cause of the American Heart Association.