Rafael DE ARMAS Obituary
De Armas, Rafael. In Loving Memory of Fafa, beloved husband, father, grandpa, artist, and thinker, who passed away peacefully at 82. His creativity, warmth, and quiet strength touched the lives of all who knew him. A devoted husband to Mirtha and a super cool dad to Carolina, Maximiliano and Valentina, father-in-law to Andrew Shaw and Andrew Smith, caring grandfather to Catalina, Martina, Luciano, Natalie, Isabella, Tiago and Kate. He poured his heart into both his family and his art. His work, deep, personal and beautifully expressive, rich in observation, feeling, and imagination. He leaves behind a legacy not just on canvas, but in the hearts of those he loved and inspired. He will be deeply missed by all and forever remembered.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 15, 2025.