Rafael Puchero "Raffy" Nantes (January 4, 1957 – May 17, 2010) was the governor of the Province of Quezon, Philippines from 2007 to 2010.

As a boy, he grew up with his grandmother Eleuteria, fondly called Nana Teryang, who was a fish dealer.

He was married to Betty Buenaobra, the President of People's International Enterprises Company and 2022 vice gubernatorial candidate.

Outstanding Lions Club Leadership Awardee International Region, U.S.A. Nantes died in a helicopter accident that crashed into two houses at Jael Subdivision 1, Barangay Iyam, Lucena on May 17, 2010, at about 3:15 p.m.

He had just attended a regular weekly flag raising ceremony at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena.