Rafael was born on October 21, 1924 in San German, Puerto Rico. He met the love of his life, Onesima "Ony" Ayala in 1940 in Elizabeth, NJ, a few years after moving to the United States. Rafael gave his heart and life over to the Lord Jesus Christ in 1950. He lived to be of service to others, and the world around him was his mission field - from prisoners to the sick to everyone he came in contact with. His love for the Word of God was evident until his very last breath. Rafael was a great husband, father to seven, and minister to all. He loved like Jesus loved and he served like Jesus served. His joy and laughter were contagious and his ability to forgive and move forward was a true testament of God's pure love in his heart.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael A. Andujar and one grandson, Gary Wilkes Jr.
Rafael is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Ony Rosa; children, Carmen Andujar, Rafael Rosa Jr., Anna Rosa, Miriam Martinez, Louis Rosa, and Noel Rosa; 21 grandchildren; lots of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and an abundance of "children" Rafael adopted from all over the globe.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 1:00 pm at the New Bern Church of God. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm in the sanctuary. He will be laid to rest in Greenleaf Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Rafael's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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