Rafael is survived by his spouse, Maida Rosa Gutierrez; his daughter Jaclyn Nieves (Dhaniel Nieves).
A visitation for Rafael will be held Monday, September 5, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Caballero Rivero Hialeah, 373 W 9 Street, Hialeah, FL 33010. A committal service will occur Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Caballero Rivero Woodlawn West, 14001 Northwest 178th Street, Miami, FL 33018.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.riverofuneralhomehialeah.com for the Gutierrez family.