Obituary of Rafael Cerda Valdez
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Rafael Cerda Valdez, 69, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 in Harlingen, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Rafael and Agustina Valdez Cerda; and one son, Rafael Cerda Jr.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Aurora R. Cerda; children: Ernesto Cerda, Norma D. Cano, Veronica Rafael, Rolando Cerda, and Richard Cerda; 21 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 4, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. and a holy rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas.
A chapel service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. Cremation will follow in accordance to his wishes.
You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Rafael Cerda Valdez at: www.thomaegarza.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.
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