Rafael Madero Altamirano

Junior leaves behind two large families who loved him very much, and who will miss his gentle nature. Junior is survived by his father, Rafael Madero, and mother, Maria Magdalena Altamirano.  Brothers: Florentine Parra, Nayarit, Mexico, Ladislao Parra, wife Lourdes, Armona, California, Sisters: Belen Parra, Hanford, California, Rosa Parra, Visalia, California, Mara Parra, husband Santiago, Mexico.  Brother Jose de Jesus Parra, Texas.  Junior is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Junior is also survived by his fiancée, and the love of his life, Ashlie Hernandez, and her family.  Mother Anna Villarreal, husband Carlos, Tulare, California. Sons: Carlos Jr. (Pops) Villarreal, Adrian Villarreal, and Mando Villarreal, Tulare, California.  Grandfather Joseph Vargas, and Grandmother Maria Vargas, Tulare, California.  Brother Anthony Vargas, Tulare, California.  Uncle Joseph (Joe) Vargas, San Diego, California and many cousins and extended family.

Junior was employed by Haagen Dazs in Tulare, California.  He was an avid fan of the San Francisco 49ers, and the San Francisco Giants.  He enjoyed spending time with Ashlie as they traveled to football and baseball games, to the coast, San Diego, Disneyland and other destinations throughout California. 

Junior enjoyed working around his and Ashlie's home, doing repairs, remodeling, and gardening. He recently began to do oil painting.  Junior also enjoyed the time he spent at the monthly "Vargas Family Breakfast" which this month would be held on Sunday April 19, 2015.  It was Junior's plan to announce his and Ashlie's engagement at this month's breakfast.  As would be God's plan, he entered into eternal rest on Saturday April 18,

Rest in peace Junior.  We love you!

Viewing will be from 12:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, 132 W Kern Ave., Tulare.  There will be a Rosary at the Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel at 6:00 pm, Thursday, April 30, 2015 and a Mass at 10:00 am, Friday, May 1, 2015 at St Aloysius Church, 125 E Pleasant Ave, Tulare.  Funeral arrangements by Peers Lorentzen Funeral Service, Tulare. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Wells Fargo bank in the name of Ashley Hernandez account # 5415101020.