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Jose Munoz December 16, 1952 - December 27, 2019

Jose Munoz, known to friends as “Pepe” was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico on December 16, 1952. He passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2019, in Payson, Utah at the age of 67. Pepe lived in Salem.

He immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 16 where he worked to provide a better life for his family. He returned to Mexico some years later, where he met and married the love of his life, Maria. Pepe and Maria returned to the U.S. to build a family and raise their 4 children in Elberta, Utah. Pepe was a family man who loved family gatherings and get-togethers. He was famous for reuniting his family with his delicious carnitas.

He will be remembered for his kindness, his contagious laugh, and his unconditional love for everyone. He had a calming nature and genuinely cared about everyone who crossed his path. Pepe’s kind and loving demeanor extended well beyond his family. He was kind to everyone and easy to befriend. He welcomed any and everyone into his home and his kids would often bring friends over for carnitas and barbeques.

Pepe loved baseball. He helped coach his sons’ baseball teams in Elberta and was a dedicated Yankees fan. Pepe also loved football and the Denver Broncos.

Pepe was a hard worker and was always dedicated to his profession in agriculture.

He is survived by his wife Maria L. Munoz, daughter Cecilia M. Zambrano, sons Oscar Munoz, Daniel Munoz, Jose Luis Munoz, and Rogelio Rangel. He is also survived by eight beautiful grandchildren, three brothers, and three sisters.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 12 p.m. Noon at the San Andres Catholic Church, 315 East 100 North, Payson. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. A visitation will also be held prior to the service from 11-11:30 a.m. at the church.

 

José Muñoz, conocido por sus amigos como “Pepe”, nació en Aguascalientes, México, el 16 de diciembre de 1952. Falleció repentinamente el 27 de diciembre de 2019 en Payson, Utah, a la edad de 67 años. Pepe vivía en Salem.

Emigró a los Estados Unidos a la edad de 16 años, donde trabajó para proporcionar una vida mejor a su familia. Regresó a México algunos años después, conoció y se casó con el amor de su vida, María. Pepe y Mari regresaron a los Estados Unidos para comenzar a construir su familia y criar sus 4 hijos en Elberta, Utah. Pepe era un hombre de familia a quien le encantaban las reuniones con familiares y amigos. Era famoso por reunir a su familia con sus deliciosas carnitas.

Será recordado por su amabilidad, su risa contagiosa, y su amor incondicional por todos. Tenía una naturaleza calmante y realmente se preocupaba por todas las personas con las que se cruzaba. Su comportamiento lindo y amoroso se expandió más allá de su familia. Era amable con todos y fácil hacerse amigo. Siempre le daba la bienvenida a cualquier a su hogar y sus hijos frequentamente trajieron amigos para las carnitas y barbacoas.

Pepe amaba el béisbol. Ayudó a entrenar al equipo de béisbol de sus hijos en Elberta y era un fanático dedicado a los Yankees. Pepe también amaba el fútbol americano y los Broncos de Denver.

Pepe ere un gran trabajador y era dedicado a su profesión en agricultura.

Le sobreviven su esposa Maria L. Muñoz, su hija Cecilia M. Zambrano, sus hijos Oscar Muñoz, Daniel Muñoz, José Luis Muñoz, y Rogelio Rangel. Tambien le sobreviven ocho nietos hermosos, tres hermanas, y tres hermanos.

Una misa funeral se llevará a cabo el viernes 3 de enero de 2020 a las 12 p.m. Mediodía en la Iglesia Católica de San Andrés, 315 East 100 North, Payson. Se realizará una visita el jueves 2 de enero de 2020 en Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. Una visita también se llevará a cabo antes del servicio de 11-11: 30 a.m. en la iglesia.

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Visitation

Thursday, January 2, 2020

6-8 p.m.

Walker Funeral Home

587 South 100 West

Payson, Utah 84651

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Visitation

Friday, January 3, 2020

11-11:30 a.m.

San Andres Catholic Church

315 East 100 North

Payson, Utah 84651

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Funeral Service

Friday, January 3, 2020

12 p.m.

San Andres Catholic Church

315 East 100 North

Payson, Utah 84651

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