Rafael Luna Mendoza

Obituario de Rafa Luna (spanish) Rafael Luna Mendoza, conocido por su familia y amigos como "Rafa," falleció el 21 de Marzo 2025, a la edad de 58 años. Rafa nació el 19 de Septiembre 1966 en Rancho de Guadalupe, Guanajuato, México, donde creció de niño; y falleció tranquilamente en su hogar rodeado de su familia en Santa Rosa, California. Rafa trabajó en Kendall Jackson Wines, donde fue un miembro dedicado y valioso de la compania. Fuera del trabajo, era un apasionado amante de la música, especialmente disfrutaba de los sonidos de Rigo Tovar y Bronco. También encontraba alegría en ver deportes, particularmente béisbol y fútbol, siendo sus equipos favoritos los San Francisco Giants y las Chivas. Rafa siempre se mantenia' ocupado, ya sea afuera trabajando en la casa o cuidando su jardín, siempre muy activo. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, María de Jesús Mendoza Ojo de Agua y Rafael Luna Vallejo, su hermana Carmen Luna Mendoza y su hermano José Luis Luna. Rafa deja en su recuerdo a su amada esposa, María Ojeda; sus hijos, Diana Carreón Luna, Julio Luna, Carina Luna y Jiovani Luna; y sus queridos nietos, Emiliano Carreón Luna, Azael Carreón Luna y Yuriel Carreón Luna. Se llevará a cabo una Visita en la residencia de la familia en Santa Rosa el Viernes 28 de Marzo 2025. Una Misa Funeral se celebrará el Sábado 29 de Marzo 2025 a las 12:00 p.m. en Iglesia La Resurrección, ubicada en 303 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, CA. Sus restos serán repatriados a su ciudad natal en Rancho de Guadalupe, México, el 3 de Abril 2025. Obituary for Rafa Luna (english) Rafael Luna Mendoza, known to his family and friends as "Rafa," passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 58. Rafa was born on September 19, 1966, in Rancho de Guadalupe, Guanajuato, Mexico where he grew up as a child, and he passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family in Santa Rosa, California. Rafa worked at Kendall Jackson Wines, where he was a dedicated and valued member of the team. Outside of work, he was a passionate music lover, especially enjoying the sounds of Rigo Tovar and Bronco. He also found joy in watching sports, particularly baseball and soccer, with his favorite teams being the San Francisco Giants and Chivas Soccer Club. Rafa took great pride in staying busy, whether it was working around the house or tending to his yard, always keeping himself occupied. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maria de Jesus Mendoza Ojo de Agua and Rafael Luna Vallejo, his sister Carmen Luna Mendoza, and his brother Jose Luis Luna. Rafa is survived by his loving wife, Maria Ojeda; his children, Diana Carreon Luna, Julio Luna, Carina Luna, and Jiovani Luna; and his cherished grandchildren, Emiliano Carreon Luna, Azael Carreon Luna, and Yuriel Carreon Luna. A Visitation will be held at the family residence in Santa Rosa on Friday, March 28, 2025. A Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Resurrection Parish, located at 303 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, CA. His remains will be repatriated to his hometown in Rancho de Guadalupe, Mex on April 3, 2025.

Rafael Luna Mendoza

September 19, 1966 - March 21, 2025