Obituaries

Rafael Brizuela Gutierrez, age 47, of Jalostotitlan, Jalisco, MX passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 in Santa Clara, CA.

Born to José Brizuela and Francisca Gutiérrez, Rafael was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend whose presence brought warmth and laughter to those around him. He is now reunited in heaven with his sibling Abel, whom he loved deeply.

Rafael is survived by his daughters, Nayeli and Samantha, who were the light of his life and his greatest pride. He is also survived by his siblings Alfonso, Alfredo, Oralia, Manuel, Bertha, Chuya, Betty, and Vero, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family who will carry his memory forward.

Rafael was known for his funny, mischievous spirit, paired with a deeply caring and loving heart. He had a way of making people laugh even in difficult moments and was dedicated to his family above all else.

He worked for Daylight Foods for 14 years, where he was respected for his reliability and strong work ethic, and later continued his career with Reliable Concepts, where he remained committed and dependable.

Above all, Rafael was a devoted father. His daughters were his world, and he did everything in his power to ensure they were happy, supported, and loved. He also shared a special bond with Zuleika, his nieces daughter, whom he cared for as his own grand kid and loved dearly.

Rafael will be remembered for his humor, his loyalty, his playful personality, and the deep love he had for his family. His absence leaves an immeasurable void, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

A service will be held on Sunday, April 19 at Fremont Memorial Chapel, followed by his burial in his hometown of Jalisco, Mexico.

He will be forever missed and always remembered.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the families GoFundMe.

For live streaming of Rafael's service, please click here.