Rafael Arapeles' Obituary
“It is with great sadness that the family of Rafael “Rally” Carpio Arapeles of South San Francisco announces his unexpected passing while on vacation in the Philippines on November 30, 2018 at the age of 65.Rally was born in Pasig Rizal, Philippines on January 8, 1953. He graduated from Rizal High School. Then attended FEATI University studying accounting before enlisting in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked in the Dentistry Department at the VA Medical Center in Menlo Park for over 25 years.He was preceded in death by his daughter KathyLee.He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Evangelina. Daughters Jasmine and her husband Kenneth of South San Francisco, Eva of Castro Valley, and Angeline of Daly City. Son-in-law Richie of Lawndale. Granddaughters Andrea-Reiann, Meleia-Hayden, and Naomi Hope.A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on December 16, 2018 in the Crystal Springs Chapel at Skylawn Memorial Park. Graveside Service and Inurnment to immediately follow.”
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