A viewing will be held at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E Temple St. Salt Lake City Utah, on Friday October 20, 2023 from 6-8 PM. Final viewing will be held at Larkin Mortuary on Saturday October 21, 2023 from 9am- 9:45am.
Funeral Service will be held at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 200 N ST E, SLC Utah on Saturday October 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Luncheon following Funeral at Riverside Park SLC Utah 84116.
We are sad to announce the passing of our so loved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. Efren Zuniga Jr. "Pelon" passed away September 20, 2023 and was born January 7, 1987 to Efren Zuniga and Maria D. Romero.
Pelon spent his childhood growing up in Rose Park, Glendale, and West Valley. Later he found his way back home to Rose Park where he was reunited with his Tia Irma and family.
* Knock Knock * "Tia Tia" as I turned the knob and opened the door, I never thought I'd be turning the page and opening my heart to so much more, a lifetime of love and memories to always adore, your silhouette through my window I'll forever AMOR.
Although Pelon faced many trials and tribulations throughout his life, he truly lived life to the fullest, enjoying simple pleasures and chatting with family and friends. Pelon was very charismatic and outspoken, he made friends wherever he went.
We will miss Pelon's free spirit, to some he was misunderstood but to those who truly knew and loved him he was genuine and bighearted. While we are devastated by our tremendous loss, we were truly blessed for having known and loved such a special/remarkable person. You will live in our hearts Always and Forever~
Pelon fell in love and was married to Nina Reed and later divorced, he was a great dad to her daughters.
His nieces Aaliyah and Isabella will miss him unconditionally and forever cherish the memories they had with him, his contagious smile and laugh will never be forgotten.
If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again~ Love Mom
Efren was proceeded in death by his beloved:
Sister: Rosanna Zuniga. Maternal grandparents: Pedro Romero and Maria G. Romero. Paternal grandparents: Efren Zuniga and Rosalia Zuniga. Uncles: Martin "Marty" Romero and Felipe Zuniga.
He is survived by his:
Mother: Maria D. Romero, Father: Efren Zuniga. His siblings: Angelina Romero, Reyna Romero (Daniel), and Sebastian Romero. His Aunts: "Tia" Irma Romero, (Martin Hernandez), Sylvia Torres (George), Lucy Romero (Jose) and many more aunts and uncles. His cousins: Silvia Vigil (Jeremy), Maria "Lupita" Noles (Patrick), Pedro Martinez (Veronica), Jaime Espinoza (Melissa), Aristeo Espinoza (Chelsie), and many more cousins & nieces.
A viewing will be held at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E Temple St. Salt Lake City Utah, on Friday October 20, 2023 from 6-8 PM. Final viewing will be held at Larkin Mortuary on Saturday October 21, 2023 from 9am- 9:45am.
Funeral Service will be held at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 200 N ST E, SLC Utah on Saturday October 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Luncheon following Funeral at Riverside Park SLC Utah 84116.
Cousin I’m going to miss you. Your smile and laugh and how you used to get on the table and dance lol. We have a lot of good memories. Thank you for always taking care of me where ever we went. I always thought of you as a big brother I never had. I’ll never forget all the good times we had. Give my dad Felipe a big hug for me I know you guys are reunited in the sky together. I love you cuddie. 💙 Your heart and spirit will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace an God bless from Garrett an Brenda mullis
I am saddened to see the passing of Pelon. Although I haven’t seen him in a couple years it’s still heartbreaking to see a young happy soul pass alway. Sending my condolences and prayers.🤍 🕊️
I haven’t seen Pelón in along time when I herd of his passing we are saddened I known Pelon ever since he was little he was a good kid really respectful helpful Funny May rest in peace Pelón ❤️
I am expressing this on behalf of my family & myself, we are at a lose for words. We can't express enough and we all send our deepest sympathies and are sorry for you and your family's loss.
Having Pelon as apart of our family was a blessing, and he was a great father to niece's.
I just want you to know he will be missed very much by us all, as I know he will missed by everyone in your family and all that knew him.
Despite his struggles in his life Pelon always a heart and a good spirit and was always happy whenever I seen or heard from him.
He had a vivid imagination, that was one of a kind.
Goodbye My Brother, May You Rest Peacefully Now. Your Pain Is Gone, & Struggles Are All Behind You. I'll See You Again Someday.
When I first met Pelon he was a toddler in diapers that's,when I first starting dating his uncle Felipe he would always tell his dad and his mom Felipe's novia is in the room with him.Lol. I seen him when he was a child and then his brothers and sisters I got to meet them when they were all children, I got to see him as a teenager and a young adult he would always go to our house and visit us and even have dinner with us sometimes,
he was always around he was one of those cousins who was always around. His uncle Felipe would take him to work with him he enjoyed spending time with us. R.I.P. Pelon until we all meet again. You will always be in our hearts. 💙🤍🙏✨✨
LOVE YOU PELON, YOU WILL BE MISSED AND LOVED FOREVER! YOU WHERE TRULY ONE OF A KIND I AM BLESSED TO HAVE HAD YOU IN MY LIFE PRIMO! REMEMBER, THIS IS NOT GOODBYE, BUT SEE YOU LATER CUZZN! REST EASY PELON 🙏
I'm gonna miss you so much kuddy, I never wanna forget your unique laugh!! You where a genuine soul with a heart of gold!! I'll always remember us kids growing up together ❤️ till we meet again love always Lupita!!
