Rafael Alejandre, 72, of Zamora, Michoacán, passed Friday, March 23, 2018. Rafael was born to Ramon Cruz Alejandre, and Victoria Luna Alejandre, June 24, 1945, in Zamora, Michoacán. He married Lidia Fernandez Alejande and have been for 52 years and they lived together in Zamora. They eventually moved to the United States when they were only 19, tehe moved to Ogden Utah. Rafael worked in Construction until he retired in 2000. 

Rafael is survived by 11 children: Roberto, Eulogio, Teresa, Marta, Rosaura, Teresa, Ana, Lorena, Erica, Leslie, and Luis. He also is survived by 37 grandchildren.