Rafael V. Buaron

Rafael Villariez Buaron, MD, age 90, gently passed away to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was a devoted husband and loving father of three children and 4 grandchildren. Rafael was preceded in death by his loving wife Remedios, he leaves behind, to cherish his memory: sons, Rafael Buaron Jr. (Tracy); Jeffrey Buaron (Kathleen); Joey Buaron (Arlene); and grandchildren Matthew, Amanda, Caroline and Averie; his siblings, Felizardo Buaron, Lydia Garcia (Dominador), Nonina Lim, Nelson Buaron, Renita Garcia (Romulo) and Lorenzo Buaron Jr.

Rafael was born on August 24, 1930 in the province of Capiz, Philippines to parents, Lorenzo Buaron and Marcella Villariez. He earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Manila Central University, and it was here that he met his wife Remedios Buhat who was also a medical student in the same class. After immigrating to the US, Rafael practiced medicine in various NY and PA hospitals, before he settled his family in Berlin, NJ, their home for almost 30 years. Rafael dedicated the majority of his medical career by working both at Newcomb Hospital, Vineland, NJ and at their family practice in Sicklerville, NJ. Rafael and Remedios spent their retirement years in the community of Citrus Hills, Inverness, FL.

Rafael was much more than a Medical Doctor. He was the epitome of a gentle, kind man with high Christian moral values and principles. Rafael’s faith in the Lord was his biggest strength, and he imparted this faith to his family. He was an active member of Seven Rivers Presbyterian Church in Lecanto, and was truly an inspiration for us all. His passion was being an avid fisherman. Rafael enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially sharing both his catch of the day and the story that went with it.

Due to the pandemic, all services for Rafael V. Buaron will be for family members only. www.ferofuneralhome.com