Raul was born in Barstow, TX to Domingo and Francisca Abila. He was a retired Cabinet Builder and worked in that industry for 50 years. Raul enjoyed taking his 57 Oldsmobile to car shows throughout the Central Valley, fishing and spending time with his family. He will always be remembered for his unforgettable laughs, sense of humor and jokes.
Raul is preceded in death by his parents Domingo and Francisca Abila, brothers Ramon Abila, Ernesto Abila and Israel Abila. Raul is survived by his wife Maria Rosa Abila, son Raul Abila Jr, daughter Anna-Marie Villavicencio, granddaughter Anica Vargas, grandson Raul Abila III, grandson Esteban Abila, granddaughter JoAnna Morales and great-grandson Benjamin Abila. He also leave behind his siblings: brother, Robert Abila, sisters, Lydia Parraz and Susana Andrade; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday July 18, 2019 from 3:00pm – 7:00pm with Holy Rosary at 6:00pm at Miller Memorial Chapel 1120 W Goshen Ave Visalia CA 93291.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday July 19, 2019 at 10am at St Thomas Catholic Church 6735 Avenue 308, Goshen, CA 93227 followed by the Interment at Visalia Public Cemetery District.
Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel.com.