Rafaela Resendez Bedolla

Rafaela Resendez Bedolla passed away Peacefully in the home of her eldest daughter Belinda Garcia on October 21st, 2017.

She was born on October 24th 1932 to Fernando Lopez Resendez and Beatrice Beltran Resendez. She was one of twelve children. She was born in Harrington Kansas. She came to Napa in the mid 40's. While working at BV winery in Rutherford Ca she met the love of her Life Joseph Bedolla. They Married in 1953. Together they had six children,Joe Bedolla, Peter Bedolla, Belinda Garcia, Brenda Helming, Carol Bedolla and Phillip Bedolla. They later had 19 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.

Rafaela had a passion for being a homemaker and caring for her grandchildren. Things that she enjoyed doing were gardening, playing bingo, spending time with her family, dancing and just loved life.

She is survived by her children, grand children, great grandchildren and one brother Jesse Resendez.

She will be greatly missed as she was Loved by So Many. Please come join us in remembering her wonderful life.

Her services will be held on Friday Nov. 3rd 2017 at 12:00pm. Tulocay Cemetary.

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