Nelson George Rafuse Obituary
We bid farewell to Nelson George Rafuse in Smiths Falls, Ontario, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 8, 2024 at the age of 84. Nelson George touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Captain Allan Richard and Ruth Marguerite Rafuse; his siblings, Marion Kirkbride, Richard Rafuse, Alan Rafuse and Marjorie Lagroix; his siblings-in-law, Fred Britton, Helen Rafuse and Cecile Ubalde; and his parents-in-law, Nestorio and Remy Ubalde.
He is survived by: his wife Elnora Ubalde Rafuse; his children, Michele (Mike), Derek and Edward; his grandchildren, Jada, Maya Gordon, Lewis, Clyde Rafuse, Carter and Kylie Rafuse; his goddaughter Tara Alcordo Eaton (Shane); his sister Patricia Britton; and his in-laws, Dario Ubalde (Emma), Luisita Condeza, Nestor Ubalde, Aura Ubalde Ortiz (George), Florian Ubalde, Joseph Ubalde and Magedalena Carcido.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to either the Kingston General Hospital – Kidd 2 ICU (https://kingstonhsc.ca) or to the Canadian Cancer Society.