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Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, February 5th for a visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The celebration of his life and funeral Mass will take place at St. Patrick Parish on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Antony Thomas officiating. There will also be a visitation in the church from 10-11 a.m.
Masks are required and the church is limiting attendance to 100 people to allow social distancing to occur. You may watch the Mass on St. Patrick’s Facebook page. https://youtu.be/nOS9Je0i3Ks
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RACINE – Mr. Rafael R. Maldonado, 68, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.
He was born in Mexico on March 20, 1952, the son of the late Rafael Garcia and Luisa Reynoso (nee Alvarez) Maldonado. In 1974 he married Noreen Nava in Lake County, IL. He moved to Racine in 1976.
Rafael retired from Cree Lighting in 2018 after 20 years of service. He was a longtime member of St. Patrick Parish and enjoyed gardening, working on cars and accomplishing home improvement projects. However, Rafael was happiest in the company of his family.
In addition to his loving wife Noreen, he is survived by his sons and daughter, Luis (Annette) Maldonado, Rosa Tovar, Alfredo Maldonado and Rafael Maldonado, Jr. all of Racine; his brothers and sisters, Francisco Maldonado of Racine, Rosario Maldonado, Rosalba Maldonado, Carmela Maldonado and Graciela Maldonado all of Mexico, Ramon Maldonado and Guadalupe Maldonado of Texas; as well as many dear nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, February 5th for a visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The celebration of his life and funeral Mass will take place at St. Patrick Parish on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Antony Thomas officiating. There will also be a visitation in the church from 10-11 a.m. Masks are required and the church is limiting attendance to 100 people to allow social distancing to occur. You may watch the Mass on St. Patrick’s Facebook page. https://youtu.be/nOS9Je0i3Ks
His interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
Pam Carey says
Maria and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Charlie and Albeisa Nava says
Rest in peace Rafael
Geno y David Garcia and family says
I’m so sorry for his loss. From Geno David and family. Praying for peace in your heart that only God can give. We are fortunate to have shared a part of our lives with him and your family.
Danny and Hopie Gonzalez says
Our condolences 💐.
Ken ,Kathy ,Mike and family . says
We are so sorry for your loss, Noreen . Saturday mornings are not the same . As we feel the void of not seeing our visitor for eggs . God bless you and your family at this time. With love .
Jesus and Yolanda Maldonado says
Sorry for your loss we well remember him ,for ever we had some good times when ever we got together . Rest In Peace may the Lord blessed his family
Tobias Family says
Your Dad was a wonderful person . He will be sincerely missed by all whom he has met .May his soul Rest In Peace ♥️