He was born on August 7, 1943 in Laredo, Texas to Gregorio Perez and Consuelo Ramirez Perez.
Rafael was a rancher all his life.
He is preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Jaime Javier Perez and uncle Jesus Perez.
Rafael is survived by his siblings, Herlinda P. Sanchez of Realitos, Maria G. (Amando) Vallejo of Realitos, Gregorio M. (Antonia) Perez of Realitos and Conrado (Maria Elena) Perez of Hebbronville; several nieces, nephews and extended family.
Pallbearers will be Ruben Sanchez Jr., Amando Vallejo Jr., Jesse Perez, Johnny Perez, Greg Perez and Gabriel Perez.
A celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024 with a visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Funeraria Del Angel Howard-Williams, Hebbronville. Services will conclude with a Burial at the Realitos Cemetery.
Special Thanks to Amy Amitua his niece for all the special care and attention.