Rafael Najar

Raphael (Crazy Ralph) Najar Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle was called to his eternal resting place Friday, March 8, 2024. Please take a moment to share a kind thought or memory with Ralph’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. A visitation will be held at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, March 29, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM with a Rosary to begin at 6:30 PM and Memorial Service to follow. Raphael entered this world on May 6, 1963, in Roswell, Nm. Born to, Joe and Eustacia Najar. Ralph was a loyal, strong, enthusiastic, and funny man. He loved to sing and tell stories. He mostly loved to sing Tupac, east side oldies and make up his own remixes to EVERY song. If you knew who he was, you know what we mean. Ralph’s last wishes are for his children to carry his name and bloodline in a positive way, for everyone to get along, love each other, and not to hold a grudge, life is too short. Ralph will be missed deeply by all who knew him. Those left to cherish the memories forever are his one and only daughter, the oldest, Erminda (Laurence) Macias; sons: Ralph Najar Ⅱ, Anthony (Sabrina) Najar, brothers who are loved and were always part of his heart; grandchildren: Laurence (Adrianna) Macias Jr, Janae Macias, Lucas Macias, Matthew Macias, Moisés, Laura, ZirRyan, Marley, and Lyric; great-grandchildren: Brielle Macias, Maiya Mae Macias; brothers: Jesse (Florinda) Najar, Lorenzo (Trish) Najar, Adam Najar, Jimmy (Michelle) Najar and Richard Najar; sisters: Erminda (Richard) Gonzales, Marietta Najar, Monica (Flaco) Cortez, Edna Najar and Dolores (Lorenzo) Rodriguez; niece and nephew who he was close to Jennifer Tavarez and Tommy Najar. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents: Joe and Eustacia Najar; brothers: Herman Najar and Earl Najar; sisters: Connie Najar and Veronica (Betty) Najar; brother in law, Arthur Castrillo; nephews: Christopher (Smile-E) Najar and Carlos Coronado; great-nephew, Carlos Coronado III; the love of his life, Elizabeth (Liz) Gonzales; and numerous aunts and uncles. Honorary pallbearers are his daughter, sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. Ralph’s tribute was lovingly written by his family.

Rafael Najar

May 6, 1963 - March 8, 2024