Nieves Rangel

Nieves Gonzales Rangel, also known as Frosty, 61 of Moses Lake, Washington - went to be with our Lord on July 13, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving family. Nieves was born July 27th, 1956 to Consuelo G. Rangel and Guadalupe B. Rangel in Mission, Texas. He graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1976, where he met his high school sweetheart, Margarita Sandoval. They settled in Grandview, Washington where they had 5 children together. Nieves was a member of the Local Union 440 for many years, labors 348 in Hanford, WA and worked in construction - he helped build underground tunnels, railways and worked on floating bridge in Seattle, WA Nieves is survived by his children, Nieves G. Rangel Jr, Sophia Rangel, Rebecca Rangel, Gloria Quijano-Rangel, and Bianca Rangel; four brothers who he loved dearly, Chano, Ruben, Lupe, and Roy Rangel. Grandpa Frosty will be very missed by his 19 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Raymundo, Roberto and Cruz Rangel. Everyone who met Nieves knew he had a heart of gold. He was forgiving, kind, generous and never judgmental. He had a love for Tejano music, especially playing the accordion for his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. Viewing will be held at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside, Washington, on Wednesday, July 18th from 4-8 p.m. with a rosary at 6:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 19th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish in Sunnyside, Washington. Nieves will be laid to rest at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens directly following mass. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Nieves Rangel, please visit our flower store.