Avellino Cahatol Rara, 73, of Russell Springs, KY (formerly of the Philippines), passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. Born August 2, 1950 in Impasugong, Bukidnon, Philippines, he was a son of the late Pedro and Modesta Cahatol Rara, Sr.
Avellino loved to work on cars and other machineries. He worked as a truck driver for years and later became a farmer and began growing produce. He enjoyed traveling, going to yard sales, and spending time with his family.
SURVIVORS:
His beloved wife: Yolanda Rara of Russell Springs
1 son: Avellino Jess (Diana) Rara of Russell Springs
3 daughters: Karen Mae Rara of American Canyon, California, Dinah Rara- (Phillip) Scott of Russell Springs, and Sharon Rose Ulanday of Austin Texas
9 grandchildren: Avellino Petermond Rara, Dianah Denise Rara (Katriel San Nicholas), Avellino Jan Rara, Terrence Jhadden (Romina Mata) Keo, Jess Christian Rara, Jess Adrian Rara, Troy Anthony Scott, Shaila Antonette Ulanday, and Jess Brian Rara
1 great-grandchild: Kyfer Rara
2 brothers & 5 sisters
Funeral Mass: Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 10:30amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Fr. Jinto Thomas officiating
Visitation: 11:30 AM until 2:00 PM at the funeral home
Burial: Divine Shepherd Memorial Gardens in Bulua Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Details of the Memorial Service in the Philippines will be announced soon.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
