Rafael Villegas, Jr.
Born: April 6th, 1950
Died: August 1st, 2022
Obituary
Rafael Villegas
April 6, 1950 – August 1, 2022
Rafael Villegas Jr. was born in Raymondville, Texas on April 6, 1950. Rafael was a great father and wonderful grandfather. He was a devoted Catholic who watched his favorite masses from his parish in Zacatecas. Rafael was a hard worker and provider for his family. He had worked with Jackson & Perkins for over 40 years. His love for gardening did not end after his retirement. He tended his garden at home daily and watched it flourish for many years. Rafael loved music, dancing, singing. He passed away in Bakersfield on August 1, 2022.
Rafael is survived by his sons; Johnny Villegas and Ivan Villegas; daughter, Diana Villegas Lopez ( Tomas Lopez); grandchildren; Jose Luis, Natalie, Nathaniel, Jaylene, Noel, Evie’ Lyn, Tristan, Jonathan; siblings, Jose Villegas, Maria Magdalena Puente, Maria Teresa Villegas, Juana Gonzalez, Jesus Villegas, Samuel Villegas, Isabel Villegas. He is preceded in death by his wife, Diamantina Salinas Villegas “Muneca”; parents, Rafael Villegas Sr. and Felicitas Leanos Villegas; brothers, Mario Villegas and Joel Villegas.
Rafael Villegas Jr. nació en Raymondville, Texas, el 6 de abril de 1950. Rafael fue un gran padre y un abuelo maravilloso. Era un católico devoto que veía sus misas favoritas desde su parroquia en Zacatecas. Rafael era un trabajador duro y proveedor de su familia. Había trabajado con Jackson & Perkins durante más de 40 años. Su amor por la jardinería no terminó después de su jubilación. Cuidaba su jardín en casa todos los días y lo veía florecer durante muchos años. Rafael amaba la música, el baile, el canto. Falleció en Bakersfield el 1 de agosto de 2022.
A Rafael le sobreviven sus hijos; Johnny Villegas e Iván Villegas; hija, Diana Villegas López (Tomás López); nietos; José Luis, Natalie, Nathaniel, Jaylene, Noel, Evie' Lyn, Tristan, Jonathan; hermanos, José Villegas, María Magdalena Puente, María Teresa Villegas, Juana González, Jesús Villegas, Samuel Villegas, Isabel Villegas. Le preceden en la muerte su esposa, Diamantina Salinas Villegas "Muneca"; sus padres, Rafael Villegas Sr. y Felicitas Leanos Villegas; hermanos, Mario Villegas y Joel Villegas.