Obituary of Rafael Arturo Arias

Rafael Arias, 63, entered eternal life December 7, 2016. At his home in Beaumont, CA after a short, yet tough battle with pancreatic cancer. His visitation & funeral service will be held Friday, December 16, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Wiefels & Son Mortuary in Banning, CA. Mr Arias was born on July 31, 1953 in Roswell, NM There he began to learn the tile trade, and over the years became a master tile setter. He took pride in his work and family. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Rafael is survived by his 5 children: Reymon Arias, Rachelle Holt, Robert Ahlness, Elizabeth Arias, and Christopher Crosby along with 8 grandchildren, his mother Betty Arias, and his siblings Albert Arias, Adrian Arias, Alfred Arias, Christina Little and Angela Renneke.