Alfonso A. Zepeda

December 30, 1952 - August 25, 2020

Alfonso Zepeda Arteaga was born In Mexico City D.F. in 1952 to Sofia Arteaga de Zepeda and Angel Zepeda. Alfonso is one of 14 siblings. At the age of 10 1/2, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1963 with his family where they were later sealed as a family in the Mesa, Arizona L.D.S. Temple. Alfonso (Poncho as we call him), died due to effects relative to COVID-19. He leaves behind his wife Guadalupe Gonzalez de Zepeda, five children: Isaias, Elias, Isela, Melina and Victor. He also leaves behind 21 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. His wife and children were also sealed in the Mesa, AZ L.D.S. Temple Alfonso was a Carpenter by trade. He had numerous skills which he put to use regularly as he helped all of his family members and countless others whether it was by fixing cars, building cabinets, painting, mowing lawns or giving advice and many more. He used his talents to serve others each day. He had a special knack for seeing others’ needs and was always willing to help out. We all spent quality time with him whether it was traveling, shopping at every store imaginable, working on a project or talking on the phone. Alfonso was loved by everyone and he leaves a deep void in our hearts. “Poncho”, we will always remember your love, your sense of humor, your guidance, your listening and how you took care of EVERYONE! You have been a wonderful husband, father, brother, son, grandfather and uncle. Rest in peace until we see you again.