Rafael Rubalcaba, Jr.
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Rafael Rubalcaba, 59, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 21, 1961 in Raymondville, Texas to Rafael Rubalcaba Sr. and Ausencia Orozco Rubalcaba.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Ausencia, and brothers, Cosme and Daniel Rubalcaba. He is survived by his loving wife, Alvina Rubalcaba, sons, Rafael Rubalcaba III, Cosme Gabriel Rubalcaba, Adrian Javier Rubalcaba, and Ivan Francisco Rubalcaba, daughter, Citlalli Jacqueline Rubalcaba, and brothers, Jorge Rubalcaba, Victor Rubalcaba, and Armando Rubalcaba.
Viewing was held on Friday, June 25, 2021 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with a Holy rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. at Good Shepherd Funeral Home. A chapel service was held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at Good Shepherd Funeral Home. A funeral procession led to his final place of rest in the Raymondville Memorial Park Cemetery.
Honored to serve as pallbearers were Jorge Rubalcaba, Victor Rafael Rubalcaba, Julian Aguirre, Jorge Armando Rubalcaba, Cory Garza Jr., Stuart Sanchez, Michael O'Neal, and Jordan Thomas. Honorary pallbearers were Jaime Villarreal, Serafin Medina, Agustin Lopez, George Rubalcaba, Steven Solis, Ben Capetillo, Steve Perez, Pete Moreno, and Roberto Salinas.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the caring hands of Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 1157 W. Hidalgo Ave., Raymondville, TX 78580.