About Ray (Raimondo J) Vinella

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    “One of the 'Taos Six,' Vinella was widely known as a fine artist and teacher," Obituary, The Taos News, by Rick Romancito, February 3, 2019

    Famed Taos artist Ray Vinella, known as one of the "Taos Six," has died according to his son Tony Vinella who announced it via social media.

    Tony Vinella said his father died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday (Feb. 3). "I want it to come from me first. Prayers all around," he wrote in a post.

    Ray Vinella's passing quickly spread among the Taos art community, eliciting expressions of condolence and memories of times he worked with and taught many fine artists working here today. He was also well known as a good friend and colleague.

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