On June 28, 2016, Rafael Barajas, Jr., went with the Lord surrounded by all his loved ones. He was retired from Thomason General/University Medical Center. After 17 years of service, he was forced to retire after his long battle with diabetes. He is survived by his mother Clara Barajas, his brothers and sister Jose M. Barajas, Gilbert Barajas, Edmundo Barajas and Blanca Renteria. He and his family attended Templo La Hermosa directed by Pastor Raul Martinez, God bless his soul and all that loved him. Visitation will be Friday, July 1, 2016 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Crestview Funeral Home with a Prayer Service to begin at 7:30 pm. Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 11:00 am at Crestview Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Services entrusted to Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 N. Zaragoza Rd., (915) 856-1400.