Juanita Celsa Rael Obituary

Name: Rosary
Start: 2025-03-06T17:30:00
End: 2025-03-06T17:30:00
Location: Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Juanita Celsa Rael in Romeo, Colorado, who passed away on February 24, 2025 at the age of 96. 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 Juanita Celsa Rael to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Eutimio Vialpando and Julianita Vialpando; her husband Raymond E. Rael; her siblings, Tillie, Corina, Carlos, Benino and Eliazar Vialpando; her son Francis (Ray Jr.); her son-in-law Victor Martinez; and her grandchildren, Charlotte, Daniel, Marco and Cory.

She is survived by: her children, Sara Lee, Julia Chavez (Donald), Sally Lopez (Gilbert), Cathy Martinez, James Rael (Cindy), Randy Rael (Lynn) and Kenneth Rael (John); her grandchildren, Monica, Juanita, Julie, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Caryn, Delilah, Joseph, Reanna, Joshua, Jiovanna, Sherri, Justin, Malina, Dena, Nathan, Lukas, Derrek and Brandee; and her great great grandchildren, Jason Espinoza, Jaylynn Espinoza, Ruthie Burr and Ryker Matthias Lopez. She is also survived by 32 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Romero Funeral Homes

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March 5, 2025

Elizabeth Talbot wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Nieces, Nephews and Cousins: we are saddened by the loss of Celsa, a special sister in law and Aunt. Her love for family and life will live in your hearts. With love. Cordie Mantua, Elizabeth Talbot and Mark Mantua. (Illinois and Wisconsin)”

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Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
19279 US Hwy 285, La Jara, CO 81140

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19279 US Hwy 285, La Jara, CO 81140

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