Rafael Rangel passed away at his home in Hollister Wednesday evening at the age of 43. He was born in Mexico, and came to Hollister at the age of 3. He was a member of Sacred Heart/St. Benedict Church and had been a realtor for the past 3 years with Coldwell Banker. Rafael is survived by his parents, Salvador & Elisa Rangel of Hollister and is a brother of Salvador and Juan Rangel both of Mexico, Esperanza Prieto of Hollister, Jesus Rangel of Mexico, Guadalupe Manzo and Elisa Gomez, both of Hollister, Carmen Diaz of San Diego, Fernando Rangel of Mexico and Josi Herrera of Hollister. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A rosary service will be held Monday evening at 7:00 P.M. at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. A memorial Mass will be offered Tuesday morning at 10 A.M. at St. Benedict Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at the St. Benedict Church Columbarium.
Contributions are preferred to the American Cancer Society or the Christian Children’s Fund, in care of the funeral home.
