Rafael Suarez, 79, Tucson, Arizona, a man grand in stature and personality, passed away Wednesday, December 9th, 2020. He was born on March 29, 1941 in Ciudad Obregon, Mexico. Rafael was a self-motivated man admired for his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial disposition. He made his way to Tucson, Arizona in 1965 where he tirelessly worked in construction by day and bartended at night. Later, he and the love of his life opened his pride and joy, a tire shop, in 1976. Rafael's Tire Shop, on the southeast corner of 12th and Ajo, has become a staple in the South Tucson community. Rafael never turned away someone in need, and often provided tires to those in need for free.
Rafael was a gregarious and giving man who had a fondness for teasing his family and friends and singing loudly whether others wanted him to or not. He was a very beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. He is survived by the great love of his life, Irene; his brothers and sisters; children; and a multitude of grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Socorro, and his daughter Suzanne.
Rafael will be remembered for his kind spirit, hardworking attitude, and humorous nature. He loved hard, lived well, and gave so much to his family, friends and community. Given the current pandemic, a private memorial mass and small service for only immediate family will be held. However, condolences may be expressed to the family at Carrillostucsonmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, everyone who loved Rafael is asked to perform an act of kindness in his memory.
Rafael was a gregarious and giving man who had a fondness for teasing his family and friends and singing loudly whether others wanted him to or not. He was a very beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. He is survived by the great love of his life, Irene; his brothers and sisters; children; and a multitude of grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Socorro, and his daughter Suzanne.
Rafael will be remembered for his kind spirit, hardworking attitude, and humorous nature. He loved hard, lived well, and gave so much to his family, friends and community. Given the current pandemic, a private memorial mass and small service for only immediate family will be held. However, condolences may be expressed to the family at Carrillostucsonmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, everyone who loved Rafael is asked to perform an act of kindness in his memory.
Rafael Suarez, 79, Tucson, Arizona, a man grand in stature and personality, passed away Wednesday, December 9th, 2020. He was born on March 29, 1941 in Ciudad Obregon, Mexico. Rafael was a self-motivated man admired for his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial disposition. He made his way to Tucson, Arizona in 1965 where he tirelessly worked in construction by day and bartended at night. Later, he and the love of his life opened his pride and joy, a tire shop, in 1976. Rafael's Tire Shop, on the southeast corner of 12th and Ajo, has become a staple in the South Tucson community. Rafael never turned away someone in need, and often provided tires to those in need for free.
Rafael was a gregarious and giving man who had a fondness for teasing his family and friends and singing loudly whether others wanted him to or not. He was a very beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. He is survived by the great love of his life, Irene; his brothers and sisters; children; and a multitude of grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Socorro, and his daughter Suzanne.
Rafael will be remembered for his kind spirit, hardworking attitude, and humorous nature. He loved hard, lived well, and gave so much to his family, friends and community. Given the current pandemic, a private memorial mass and small service for only immediate family will be held. However, condolences may be expressed to the family at Carrillostucsonmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, everyone who loved Rafael is asked to perform an act of kindness in his memory.
Rafael was a gregarious and giving man who had a fondness for teasing his family and friends and singing loudly whether others wanted him to or not. He was a very beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. He is survived by the great love of his life, Irene; his brothers and sisters; children; and a multitude of grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Socorro, and his daughter Suzanne.
Rafael will be remembered for his kind spirit, hardworking attitude, and humorous nature. He loved hard, lived well, and gave so much to his family, friends and community. Given the current pandemic, a private memorial mass and small service for only immediate family will be held. However, condolences may be expressed to the family at Carrillostucsonmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, everyone who loved Rafael is asked to perform an act of kindness in his memory.
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