Rafael Mercado Obituary
We bid farewell to Rafael Mercado of York, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 29, 2025 at the age of 18. Rafael touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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 Mercado to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his great-grandparents, Geraldine Wright, Margaret Deleon, Alice Robinson Twyman and David Harrison Gray Sr.. He is survived by: his parents, Kayle Joyner and Rafael Mercado; his grandparents, Juanita Joyner, Keith Joyner Sr., Rafael Mercado and Clementina Deleon; his son Kasiah Mercado; his close friend Nylanie Gonzalez; and his siblings, Kymora Burnett, Fabion Marshall, Orion McRae Jr., N'Diyahh McRae and Israel Gurganiou. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins.
