Rafael F. Laréz Obituary
The memory of Rafael F. Laréz (Mesa, Arizona), born in Douglas, Arizona, who passed away on May 10, 2025 at the age of 76, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Julia F. Lárez and Francisco M. Lárez; his brother Frank F. Lárez; his brother-in-law Jorge Arroyo; his godparents, Francisco and Rosario Partida (Chalita); his cousin Hermelinda Partida; his significant other Roger Mungaray; and his close friend Art Rivas.
He is survived by: his wife Norma Carrillo Lárez; his children, Margaret Ann, Steven Rafael, Nancy Lynn, Jerome Robert and Sarah Patricia; his grandchildren, Rochelle, Matthew, Liana, Estevan, Jazzy, Brianna, Vanessa, River, Addison, Jaxon, Sarah Rose and Christopher Jr.; his godchildren, Brian Arroyo, Amy Arroyo, Cynthia Arroyo and Jason Valdivia; his siblings, Ray F. Lárez Sr., Jose F. Lárez and Julia F. Lárez; his sons-in-law, Johnny Salcido and Christopher Muñoz; his mother-in-law Delia Carrillo; his siblings-in-law, Frank Carrillo, Sandra Carrillo Arroyo, Licha Lárez and Mary Lárez; and his caregivers, Grant, Lexi, Johnny and Victoria. He is also survived by 3 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins.
He courageously battled Parkinson's disease for 20 years, demonstrating unwavering strength and resilience throughout his journey.
