Meril M. Rangel, age 77 of San Diego, CA passed away on May 10, 2019. Meril was born in Parlier, California on April 28, 1942. He graduated from Delano High School. He was married to Beatrice Rangel.
Meril worked for the San Ysidro School District. He performed many duties but most knew him as their school bus driver. He also worked for Van Camps Seafood for many years. He last worked for the City of San Diego for the Parks and Recreation Department and retired after almost 20 years.
Family was always first. There is nothing he wouldn't do for his children and the extended family, he was the Patriarch. On June 24, 2011 he received a kidney from his eldest daughter Naomi. This gave him another 8 years to create more beautiful memories.
Meril was a selfless person. He had a passion for coaching Little League. He also loved playing pool, playing poker on Friday night and going to the casinos. He loved family gatherings and holidays. He was witty, loved to dance and was dedicated to his church. His leisure time was spent working on his yard, recycling bottles and taking in the sun.
Meril is survived by his spouse Beatrice Rangel, his children; Naomi, Anthony, Robert, Victoria, Lorraine, Marisabel "Myle", and sons in law Frank, Dario and Mike. His legacy of grandchildren include Edward, Lisa, Amanda, Alex, Jessica, Salvador Jr., Jalina, Chelsey, Robert Jr., Martin, Joe and Mike Jr.
Great grandchildren are Jack, Maxwell, Achille, Joseph, Melanie, Marina, Martin Jr., Joey, Anthony, Nadia, Mikey Jr., Mylan, Mason, Malakai. In addition there are three surviving siblings; Rita, Millie and Claude.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Funeraria Del Angel Chula Vista, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910 on Monday, May 27, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Charles Catholic Church, 990 Saturn Blvd., San Diego, CA 92154 on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Glen Abbey Memorial Park with a small reception afterwards at Church of the Good Shepherd, 3990 Bonita Rd., Bonita, CA 91910. All are invited to share some great memories honoring Meril.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.humphreymortuary.com for the RANGEL family
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