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Rafael Gonzalez Obituary
Rafael Gonzalez, of Denver, passed away September 11, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. He was 44 years old. Rafael was born in Denver on August 13, 1981 to Rafael Gonzalez Cruz and Amalia Silvas Martinez.
A public visitation will be held from 3pm until 7pm, Wednesday, September 17, 2025 and 9am until 10am, Thursday, September 18 at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 7577 W. 80th Avenue, in Arvada. Funeral Services will take place 10am, Thursday, September 18, also at Horan & McConaty. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.
A complete obituary will appear at a later time.
Please visit horancares.com to share condolences and memories with the Gonzalez Family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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