He was born on June 24, 1924 in Bacerac, Sonora to the late Francisco and Mercedes Carbajal.
Refugio was preceded in death by his wife Ramona on June 7, 2007.
He is survived by his five children Manuel, Jose, Francisco, Maria and Ruben, 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Thursday June 1, 2017 from 6-8PM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale. A scripture service will be held at 7PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, June 2, 2017 at 11AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10815 N. 35th Avenue, Phoenix.