Rafael Alvarez

Posted September 09, 2015

Rafael Barragan Alvarez, 35, of North Charleston, died Saturday, September 5, 2015 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Rafael was born May 16, 1980 in Cotija Michoacan, Mexico, son of Margarita Barragan Alvarez of Cotija Michoacan, Mexico and the late Jesus Alcazar Alvarez. He attended school in Mexico. He loved working on cars, loved to dance and enjoyed raising chickens and roosters. He is survived by his wife: Alicia Marie Alvarez of Moncks Corner, his special friend: Silvia Garcia Martinez of North Charleston, his children: Marissa and Jesus Alvarez both of Moncks Corner and Estrella Perez of North Charleston, five brothers and three sisters, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother.