Rafaela Melgoza was born on March 24, 1935 in Purepero, Michoacan, Mexico. She was one of seven children born to Felipe Rodriguez and Guadalupe Cerda. Our precious mother, Rafaela Melgoza passed away at the age of 85, on Monday October 26, 2020 due to heart complications.
Rafaela Melgoza met the love of her life Francisco Melgoza in Purepero Michoacan, Mexico in March of 1953 and married in August of that same year. They were happily married for 67 years. Rafaela is survived by 26 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She is the mother of 10 daughters and 2 sons. Her daughters are Martha Madrigal, Estela Fernandez, Guadalupe Torres, Carmen Melgoza, Esther Beltran, Christina Smirl, Leticia Bustinza, Yolanda Perez, Claudia Melgoza and Laura Melgoza. Her sons are Francisco Javier Melgoza and Jorge Melgoza.
Rafaela devoted her life to her husband and children. She was a very loving and nurturing mother. Rafaela always provided support and love to her family. She loved taking care of all her children and making sure all their physical and emotional needs were met. Rafaela taught her children good values and was always there to give us good advice whenever needed. She was a wonderful cook. She showed her love through cooking and would make delicious meals for everyone to enjoy. She took pleasure in seeing her family relish in her food. She also enjoyed crocheting. She made blankets for many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to show her love. She loved flowers and loved taking care of her garden.
Her sense of humor and sensitive heart will be greatly missed. Her memory and presence will live in our hearts forever.
We love you forever, Mama Afi!
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