Peacefully passed away on Mar. 29, 2016 Age 76 of South St. Paul, MN
Peacefully passed away at home surrounded with the loving care of his family & friends. A native of the Philippines, he moved to Minnesota in 1979. Preceded in death by wife, Esther. Survived by his daughters; Joy (Lemuel) Dava, Madeline (Mike) Tahnk, Ethel (David) Toy, son; Rafael C. III (Carneth); grandchildren, Alexa, Keenan, Anna, Luke, Faith, Leo, Ella, Raffy & Helena; siblings, Aurorita, Violeta, Olivia, Lulu, Fernando, Ben and Sylvina. During his working life, Rafael was involved in Hotel and Restaurant Management and Manufacturing. Visitation 5-9 PM Thursday, March 31 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights and also 1 hour prior to the Mass at church. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, April 1 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN. Interment immediately after mass – Resurrection Cemetery.