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Obituary for Rafael Aranda Jr.

Rafael  Aranda Jr.
Rafael Aranda, Jr., 23, August 1, 2015, lifetime resident of the southwest side of Chicago, of Archer Heights neighborhood. Dearly beloved son of Rafael and Maria Aranda, Sr. Devoted brother of Mariela Aranda and Alexis Aranda. Loving grandson of Anastacio and Maria Porras, Jose Aranda and the late Maria Aranda. Services at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, where friends and family will gather on Wednesday, August 5, from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, August 6, 8:45 a.m., at chapel, to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 6435 S. Kilbourn Ave., Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. For information call 773-581-9000.

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Rafael Aranda, Jr., 23, August 1, 2015, lifetime resident of the southwest side of Chicago, of Archer Heights neighborhood. Dearly beloved son of Rafael and Maria Aranda, Sr. Devoted brother of Mariela Aranda and Alexis Aranda. Loving grandson of Anastacio and Maria Porras, Jose Aranda and the late Maria Aranda.
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