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Rafael L. Ortiz

June 14, 1939 — April 4, 2020

Obituario de Rafael L. Ortiz
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Rafael L. Ortiz, de 80 años, de Independence, Missouri, falleció pacíficamente el
sábado 4 de Abril de 2020. Rafael nació de Leónidas y Aida el 14 de Junio de 1939 en
Santiago, República Dominicana.
Rafael tenía pasión por absorber conocimientos sobre automóviles y camiones.
Mientras estaba en la escuela secundaria, se desempeñó como aprendiz de mecánico
en un taller automotriz. Después de graduarse, continuó su educación durante varios
años, cambiando de curso y obteniendo su título en contabilidad. Rafael enseño clases
de noche a adultos para leer y escribir. Sin embargo, se sintió atraído por la industria
automotriz y cumplió su vida como mecánico hasta su jubilación. A la edad de 21 años,
Rafael conoció a una hermosa mujer llamada Violeta. No sabía que esta mujer pronto
se convertiría en su esposa. Se casaron el 1 de mayo de 1963 y pasaron los siguientes
56 años creando recuerdos juntos. A esta unión llegaron 4 hijos. Rafael era un hombre
cariñoso, afectuoso y un padre devoto. Era el verdadero patriarca de la familia. A
Rafael le encantaba ayudar a los demás, especialmente cuando necesitaban ayuda
con sus vehículos, pero siempre disfrutó de un desafío. Rafael era activo dentro de su
iglesia, disfrutaba pasar el tiempo criando sus pollos y le gustaba ver películas de
combate en los días sombríos. Todos sus amigos y familiares extrañan mucho su
ingenioso sentido del humor y su amable sonrisa.
A Rafael le sobreviven su amada esposa Violeta; hijos, Rafael Ortiz su esposa Maria,
Gene Michael Ortiz y su esposa Bethanie; hijas Mercedes Mendoza su esposo José
Mendoza y Katia Munson su esposo Eric Munson; 15 nietos y 5 bisnietos.
Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres y muchos hermanos.
El viernes 10 de abril de 2020 se llevó a cabo un servicio de tumba en el cementerio de
Woodlawn.

Rafael L. Ortiz, 80, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Rafael was born to Leonidas and Aida on June 14, 1939 in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
Rafael had a passion for absorbing knowledge about cars and trucks. While in high school he served as an apprentice mechanic for an automotive shop. After he graduated he continued his education for several years, changing course and earning his degree in accounting. However, he was drawn to the automotive industry and fulfilled his life as a mechanic until retirement. At the age of 21, Rafael was introduced to a beautiful woman named Violeta. Little did he know this woman would soon become his wife. They were married on May 1, 1963 and spent the next 56 years creating memories together. To this union came 4 children. Rafael was a loving, caring man and a devoted father. He was the true patriarch of the family. Rafael loved to help others, especially when they needed help with their vehicles but he always enjoyed a challenge. Rafael was active within his church, enjoyed spending time raising his chickens and liked to watch combat movies on gloomy days. His witty sense of humor and kind smile will be missed greatly by all his friends and family.
Rafael is survived by his beloved wife, Violeta; sons, Rafael Ortiz (Maria), Gene Ortiz (Bethanie); daughters, Mercedes Mendoza (Jose), Katia Munson (Eric); 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
His is preceded in death by his parents and many siblings.
A graveside service was held on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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