Rafael A. Santos, 36, a Smithville resident and Chihuahua, Mexico native, died April 26 at Saint Thomas River Park Hospital following a sudden illness. He was an employee with McMinnville Lawn and Garden, member of the Catholic Church and son of Rafael and Olga Santos of Smithville. In addition to his parents, he is survived by son, Dametruiz Santos of McMinnville; sister, Karina Soto and husband, Jose of McMinnville; two brothers, Victor Santos and wife Rebecca and Carlos Santos, both of Smithville; significant other, Amy Chinchilla of McMinnville; special friends, Laklyn May and Mia Chinchilla, both of McMinnville; and nieces and nephews, Victor and Maribel Santos, both of Smithville, and Emily and Amberley Soto, both of McMinnville.