Raquel Badilla

Obituary for Raquel Badilla Raquel Badilla, 82, of Napa, California, passed away in her sleep on Friday, October 9, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. She is the daughter of the late Rafael Carrillo and Angelina Aguilar Carrillo of Napa. She is survived by her daughters Ana A. LaVoy (Napa), Teresa Badilla (Napa), daughter-in-law Marisa Badilla (Napa); and sons Carlos Badilla (Moreno Valley), Rafael Badilla (Mexicali), Gerardo Badilla (Napa), Francisco Badilla (Mexicali), Enrique Badilla (Mexicali) and Saul Carrillo (Napa). Raquel had two sons who predeceased her, Jorge Badilla and Oswaldo Badilla (both of Napa). Raquel had 15 siblings and presently has several surviving sisters Delia Ayala (Vacaville), Elizabeth Betty” Carrillo (Napa), Grace “Chela” Reyes (Roseville, CA), Cecilia Carrillo, (American Canyon) and brothers: Isaias Carrillo (Tucson, AZ), Efrain Carrillo (Napa), Joel Carillo (Napa), Gabriel Carrillo (Mexico). She is also survived by lots of nephews, nieces and grandchildren. Raquel was born May 9, 1938 in Coalcoman, Michoacan, Mexico. In 1970 she married Enrique Badilla, of Sonora, Mexico. When Enrique passed away, Raquel migrated to the United States and later obtained her U.S. citizenship. Raquel was very active in various Christian churches throughout her life, both in Mexico and most recently in Napa County. She loved to sing Christian songs and most recently sang a beautiful rendition of Agradecimiento for the Newinenapa Christian Church. Gardening was always a love of Raquel’s even when living in a small senior apartment for many years. She was described by all as having a “green thumb” as evidenced by the many colorful flowers and chili pepper plants decorating her small porch. She also loved shopping and frequently found bargains to give to family and friends here and in Mexico. Raquel loved cooking and we all loved her tamales. They were the BEST !! Although spending most of her life raising her children, she loved to travel and has visited the Southwest United States, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and many different locations in Mexico. Annually she made 2 trips to see her sons in Mexicali, Mexico. Small in stature but with a large golden heart for people, Raquel was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by all whose paths of life she crossed. She was very gratuitous to helping others in need, including those persons and church communities she knew that were miles away. One of Raquel’s sisters, Graciela “Chela” Reyes wrote a poem about Raquel’s passing in the days afterward. Raquel A heart stopped beating A pair of eyes closed A body stopped living God has taken her in His arms embraced in His kingdom forever she will live Us with shaking in our bodies Sorrow in our spirits because we had to say Good-bye to our loved one Our sister Raquel, Mother Friend Grandmother Her Hugs, Her Song, Her Smile, Her Warmth, Her Divine Being With us Always she has Not left us in our Hearts she will live on So Long Sister So Long Un Corazón dejo de Latir Un par de ojos cerraron Un cuerpo dejó de vivir Diosito se la llevo en sus brazos la recibió en su reino vive para siempre Nosotros con lágrimas en los ojos Temblor en el cuerpo Tristeza en el alma porque tuvimos que decir Adios...a nuestra ser querida Nuestra hermana Raquel Madre, Amiga, Abuela Sus Abrazos Sus Canto Su Sonrisa Su Calor Su ser Divino Con nosotros siempre estara No nos a dejado Porque en nuestro Corazón siempre estara Hasta luego hermana Hasta luego Grace Reyes In view of Covid 19, it is necessary to have an outside service for family and friends. Her internment will occur on the grass area of Napa Valley Memorial Park on Saturday, October 31, 2020 2PM. Anyone choosing to attend must wear a mask and respect social distancing of others.

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Raquel Badilla

May 9, 1938 - October 9, 2020