FERNANDO ZUNIGA JR

Fernando Zuniga Jr, 66, of San Angelo, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 22, 2007 to be with our Lord and Savior. Who surrounded by his loving family and friends fought until the end after a long courageous battle with cancer. Prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at the Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Brother Abel Luna officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Fernando was born on September 19, 1940 in Del Rio, Texas to Fernando and Aurora Zuniga. On August 15, 1961 he married the woman of his dreams Elfida, and went on to spend 46 wonderful years of their lives together. Fernando was preceded in death by his parents Fernando and Aurora, sister Rebecca Flores, brother Ramon Zuniga and son Fernando Zuniga III. He is survived by his wife Elfida Zuniga, two sons Ernest Zuniga and Steve Zuniga, one daughter Delma Zuniga; sisters Paula Hernandez, Maria Elena Perez and husband, Rosendo and Gloria Martinez and husband Mario; brother-in-law Frank Flores and sister-in-law Juana Zuniga all of San Angelo; Fernando was blessed with three granddaughters, Priscilla, Pamella and Janae; five grandsons Andrew, Martin, Carlos, Steve Jr. all of San Angelo and Reimundo of Houston; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. Pallbearers will be Roy Perez, Albert Flores, Frank Flores, Joaquin Gonzales, Roberto Gonzales and Javier Santos. The family extends a special thanks to Judy Pickett, Chaplain T.J. Tucker and all the Vista Care staff who helped in the care of our beloved Fernando Zuniga Jr. Also a special thanks to Dr. Chinn's staff and Dr. Lissanu's staff. The Decision I know you told me gently the decision would be right, But was I really listening to what you said that night. I looked into your eyes and knew the end was near I never could imagine the pain and all the tears I do not cry for you my friend you're in Gods loving care But tell me how I can go on and never have you here I heard the words you said to me and saw love in your heart The love you gave was all you had, it came from the heart. God took you from me gently, He let me say goodbye You held me close next to your chest and knew you were to die Your spirit is beside me each and every day But only cause you told me get on my knees to pray Our God is here within me as he is there with you I know he'll never leave me and one day I will come too I look up to the heavens and see the shining star I hear your spirit speak to me You never will be far The disease may take the man But it can never take your name.