Rafael Naarai Canan

Rafael Naarai Cannan, 6 month old son of Jose and Sandra, became an angel December 30, 2025 after a very long hard fight. In his short life he had 3 open heart surgeries, liver and kidney failure, he fought so hard for so long. He always had a beautiful smile that lit up his eyes and loved his snuggles with his Mami and Papi. 

Rafael is survived by his loving parents: Jose Canan and Sandra Lozano; siblings: Angel, Tyler, and Ethan; grandparents: Francisco Lozano, Rosa de la Rosa, and Miguel Ortega; Baptismal Godmother, Ofelia de la Rosa, and many more loved ones.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 12th from 3:00~6:00 PM at St. Joseph & St. Benedict Catholic Church, 811 Vermont Ave, Kansas City, Kansas. Mass will follow at 6:00 PM. Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 13th at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, Kansas. 

The family is taking up donations to help with funeral and medical expenses. Below are the QR codes to make donations. Every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated. Please keep Rafael and his family in your prayers.