Benjamin Jesus Rangel
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Benjamin "Charrito" Jesus Rangel beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away on Wednesday, July 6th in Camarillo, California. Ben was born on July 28, 1956 and was a lifelong resident of Ventura County. As a boy, Charrito would travel with his father...Charro Rangel's mariachi group and learned to mimic his father's amazing voice. As Charrito learned his passion and talent for singing, he loved to perform in front of his friends and family. He was an avid soccer player and played as an amazing goalie, even earning the nick name "La Mosca". After he graduated from Oxnard High School, Ben enlisted to serve our country as a United States Marine and was a Marine at heart up until his passing.
The legacy he leaves behind can be seen in his children and grandchildren, he was so incredibly proud of all of their accomplishments. Anyone who came into Ben's path, quickly learned what a humble man he was and great friend. Ben's love for his family and friends will be sorely missed by all.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Jos? "Charro" Jesus Rangel and Josefa Hernandez Rangel. He is survived by his children, Jesus Rangel, Nadine Rangel-Hernandez (Robert Hernandez) and Ricardo Rangel (Tina Benavides); grandchildren Jesus, Maribel and Isabel Rangel; Natalia and Nia Hernandez; Francisco, Carissa and Cassandra Rangel. Siblings Rosa Gonzales (Joe Gonzales), Fernando Rangel (Kathy Leon), Peter Rangel, Lupe Rangel (Armando Alvarez), Victor Rangel (Mercy Trevino), Blanca Coleman (Christopher Coleman) and Alma Gahring (Marlon Gahring). As well as, many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Services for Ben will be held Friday, July 22nd at Garcia Mortuary beginning with a viewing from 5pm-9pm and rosary at 6pm at 629 S. A Street, Oxnard, 93030. A funeral mass service will be held on July 23rd at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 10am at 500 N. Juanita Ave., Oxnard, 93030. Reception to follow, please contact family for more information.
For map, directions to ceremony locations, to sign the family's online guest book, share stories, and post pictures please visit www.garciamortuaryoxnard.com and click on Benjamin's name below "Obituaries."
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the family owned and operate Garcia Mortuary, 629 South "A" Street, Oxnard, California. For further information please call (805) 486-9148.