Rafael Marquez Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rafael Marquez (Bakersfield, California), born in Douglas, Arizona, who passed away on November 13, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rafael Marquez to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Soledad Marquez and Cruz Marquez; his wife Margie; his granddaughter Chantal Murray; and his sister Cruz Suniga.

He is survived by: his daughters, Denise, Eleanor and Patricia; and his grandchildren, Bobby, Anthony, Joshua, Alex, Matthew, Katrina and Cheyenne. He is also survived by his great- grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Grand Legacy Funeral Home and Crematory

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Thu

Dec 04

Visitation

Grace Assembly of God
2800 Larson Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Fri

Dec 05

Mass of Christian Burial

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
601 E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Fri

Dec 05

Graveside service

Historic Union Cemetery
730 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

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