Rafael A. Ochoa

Rafael Alfonso Ochoa, 75 passed away on October 13, 2013, at his residence in Mead Valley, California. He was born on March 1, 1936 in Michoacan, Mexico to the late Alfonso Ochoa and the late Nicolasa Bonilla Ochoa.

Rafael was a "Jack of all trades" he was in Agriculture for over 50 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His neighbors truly loved his conversation. "Ochoa will be missed". His hobbies included watching TV, Boxing, watching Boxing, yard selling, taking care of and selling livestock.

He was known to "get it done" he did whatever was needed to provide for his family. He was a very popular and loved man and will be forever remembered for his wisdom and as "The Donald Trump of Mead Valley".

Preceding him in death is wife of 56 years, Carmen M. Ochoa; sons, John Ochoa and James Ochoa; daughter, Olivia Ochoa; brothers, Agapito Ochoa and Jose Maria Ochoa and sister Jesus Allamillo.

To forever cherish his memory are his sons, Ralph Ochoa and George Ochoa; daughters, Rosemary Alaniz and Becky Valenzuela; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Francisco Herrera; sisters, Esperanza Bravo, Elvira Bravo, Guadalupe Ochoa and Aurora Ochoa as well as many other family members and friends.