Raul Anthony Munoz

Raul Anthony Munoz passed away peacefully, with his daughter by his side at the age of 64, on Tuesday May 27th, 2025. Raul Anthony Munoz was born in Torrance, California July 13th, 1960.

His parents Phillip Sierra Munoz and Lucy Herrera Corral Munoz together raised 5 children: David Phillip, Diana Elizabeth, Raul Anthony, Yolanda Lucia and Gilbert Lawrence.

Raul was raised by two loving parents, Phillip and Lucy. His dad Phillip couldn't wait until Raul started walking so he could take him outside where he would start throwing balls with Raul. His mom Lucy was the best cook. She always had homemade food on the table. Raul looked forward to Sunday's Breakfast after Mass. The table was loaded with mounds of pancakes and eggs. His mom's weekend homemade tacos were the best, dozens and dozens were made for the family.

As a child growing up Raul was introduced to little league baseball by his Dad Phillip. Raul was an All-Star player for Harbor City Little League All-Star Team where his Dad coached for 10 years. Raul took up Track and Field in High School and became competitive in Long-Distance running and other running events, coached by Cousin Louie Corral at Narbonne High School where Raul graduated in 1978.

Raul started working at Lucky’s grocery store when he was 25, after that he followed his dad’s footsteps to work at Northrop Grumman from 1990-1992.

In 1992 he found his Career in the Staffing Industry as Account Executive, and opened his first business in 1993, Premier Personnel with his longtime friend James Sanchez and has been in the business for over 28 years.

Raul enjoyed Golfing, going to live sporting events and loved cheering on his favorite teams, Dodgers, Chargers and Lakers! Raul enjoyed working out, Real Estate ventures, taking business trips to New York and going on Caribbean Cruises once a year.

In his spare time loved going to Church Calvary Chapel Downey and Calvary Chapel Montebello, listing to Joel Olsten in the mornings on the Radio and on T.V. He enjoyed seeing live bands Like Santana and Tower of Power. Raul loved to be surrounded by his family and at his sister’s house Yolanda’s for the summer backyard pool BBQ’S and Celebrating Dads Birthday year after year. He loved going to his favorite Restaurant Chili’s and meeting up with his family and his friends for drinks, laughs and enjoying life.

Raul especially loved Holidays. Easter at Torrance Park with the Corral Family; Christmas Eve at his childhood home celebrating with his entire Munoz Family. He enjoyed being a part of and working for the famous Munoz Sons and Daughter Family Christmas Tree Lot.

Raul was married to Susi Vega – Married in 1990 and together welcomed into the world their precious baby Girl Vanessa, on September 22nd 1990. Raul became a Grandfather on February 18, 2025 when his Daughter Vanessa gave birth to Ayden Phillip Anthony. Raul had a glow so bright on this day...he was Ayden's "Tata". 

The light of Raul’s life will forever be his Daughter Vanessa and Grandson Ayden.

Raul is survived by his Daughter, Grandson, 2 Sisters and 2 Brothers.

Daughter: Vanessa Larie. Grandson: Ayden Phillip-Anthony.

Brothers and Sisters David (Cheryl), Diana, Yolanda, and Gilbert