Kent Ray Helin
March 02, 1945 - January 31, 2021

Kent Ray Helin age 75 of Raton, passed away Sunday January 31, 2021 in Raton. He was born
March 2, 1945 in Dodge City, Kansas the son of Karl and Charlotte Northern-Helin. He graduated
from the Dodge City High School in 1963 and attended college at Dodge City Community College
in Dodge City, KS, the University of Hays in Hays, KS, and Saint Marys College in Dodge City, KS. He
married Linda Smith on March 31, 1968. He had worked and the May drug store, Speed King,
Power Plant of Dodge City and owned Lucas Auto Glass from 1995 until 2004 then retired and
moved to New Mexico. He enjoyed fishing , hunting and camping. He is preceded in death by his son
Derek J. Helin, brother Gary J. Helin, Niece Tara R. Helin and his parents. He is survived by his wife
Linda of the home, son Darin Helin and wife Tonya of Dodge City, KS. Grandchildren Hunter, Fisher
and Daisy of Dodge City, KS. Great granddaughter Bristyl Ray Helin . By family request cremation
has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements for Kent Ray Helin are under
the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton.