Rafael Torres Mendoza

Rafael Torres Mendoza, aged 24, of Wyoming, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2019.  Rafael will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Maria Mendoza Lara; sister and brother-in-law, Miriam Torres Mendoza and Steven Vargas; brother, John Matthew Lara Mendoza; nieces and nephew: Leah, Steven Rafael, and Mila; many aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father, Rafael Torres Soto.  Rafael graduated from GRCC and worked as a automotive technician for Toyota Grand Rapids.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020, at St. Francis Xavier and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 250 Brown St.SE, Grand Rapids, with Rev. Ted Kozlowski and Rev. Jose Quintana, celebrating.  Relatives and friends may visit the family Friday, January 10 from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, with a vigil at 7:00 p.m.