Rafaela, lovingly known as “Fela” to family and friends, will be remembered for her devotion to her family and the love she shared with those around her throughout her life.
She is survived by her daughters, Janie “Mimi” Gonzales, Dora Calderon, Diana Calderon, and Crystal Chavirra. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Santos Calderon, and her sons, Gigo, Johnny, and Jesse Calderon.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Helen’s Catholic Church, 205 W. 8th St., Eloy, Arizona 85131 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/205+W.+8th+St.,+Eloy,+Arizona+85131?entry=gmail&source=g).
A graveside committal service will follow at Eloy Memorial Park, 5839 Milligan Rd., Eloy, Arizona 85131 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/5839+Milligan+Rd.,+Eloy,+Arizona+85131?entry=gmail&source=g).
Rafaela will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her.
