Raymond Parkett, 62, of Mexican Water, Arizona passed away on April 4, 2010, in Mexican Water Arizona. He was born September 12, 1947, in Sheep Springs, New Mexico, to Grant and Mary Parkett. Raymond attended Toadlena, Shiprock and Albuquerque schools. He was enlisted in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In 1972 Raymond married Louise B. Parkett. They were married for 38 years. Together they had 2 children, Tina Begay and Ryan Parkett. Raymond enjoyed fishing, going to church, and playing with his grandchildren. Raymond is survived by his wife Louise B. Parkett, his children Tina Begay, and Ryan Parkett, his brother Toney Parkett, his sister Bertha Bernally, and his 6 grandchildren. Raymond is preceeded in death by his parents, Grant and Mary Parkett, his brothers, John and Alfred McBrown, and his sisters, Nellie Smith, and Irene McBrown