Raymond C. Placencia, 34, of Owatonna, MN passed away unexpectedly on March 7th, 2025 at his home.

Raymond was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 1st, 1990 to Angela Placencia. He was then later raised in the southern Minnesota area. Some of the things that Raymond enjoyed the most were writing and creating music, creating artwork and drawing, collecting shoes and going for adventures. Raymond had a huge heart and loved with everything in him. His 3 children and fiance were his world, he would have moved mountains for them, as well as family and friends. He worked at a few factories around southern Minnesota. Raymond will be remembered by his contagious smile and laughter. He could make a whole room laugh and come alive.

Raymond is survived by his mother Angela Placencia of Owatonna; fiance Brittany Sayles of Owatonna; his three children Raymond Placencia Jr. (son) Cameron Sayles (son), and Arabella Sayles (daughter); his sister Monica Prusha of Owatonna and nephew Joseph Flores  of Owatonna; Brother Martin Klaustermeier of New Germany and nephew Daniel Klaustermeier. Grandmother Sandy Vela of Bemidji, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as extended family.

He is preceded in death by his great grandparents Zulema and Ceferino Vela and great grandparents Aurora and Raymond Placencia. His aunt Belita Lom and great aunt Ameila Alvarez and cousins Mary Ann Alvarez and Frankie Alvarez. Also his step father Paul Prusha.

Family will receive friends Saturday, March 15th from 10 am to 11 am at Radiant Church, 1650 7th Avenue NE, Owatonna, with funeral services to follow at 11 am.