Mario Zepeda

October 28, 1961 - October 5, 2023

Mario Zepeda, 61, of Hamshire, died Thursday, October 5, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on October 28, 1961, to Desideria Ruiz Zepeda and Inez Zepeda, in Jalisco, Mexico. He moved to Los Angeles, California, when he was 16 years old. Then in 1994 he moved to Nebraska where he was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Shortly after  he met his beautiful wife, Elisa, and had his first daughter, Sarahí. They moved to Texas in May of 1997 where they had their second daughter, Anahí. Mario’s dream job was to own his own cattle ranch; he loved nature and animals. He also dreamed of owning the best taco truck Houston had ever seen. Mario also enjoyed cooking, singing, playing his guitar, and fishing. If there was a mariachi band at family gatherings, he was front and center singing with them. Most of all, he enjoyed playing with his grandson, August. Wherever he went he made sure to radiate love and helped put a smile on everyone’s face.

Survivors include his wife, Elisa Zepeda; daughters, Sarahi Douglas (Brenden) of Payson, Utah and Anahi McCauley (Tyler) of Rexburg, Idaho; grandson, August Douglas of Payson, Utah; siblings, Miguel Zepeda (Concepción), Mexico, Enrique Zepeda (Consuelo), Mexico, Silvina Castillo, Mexico, Ruben Zepeda (Leticia) Nebraska, Jorge Zepeda (Guadalupe), Nebraska and Angelina Castillo, California; sister-in-law, Maria de la Paz; and numerous extended family, church family, and friends through the years.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alejandro Zepeda; sister, Amparo Castillo; brothers-in-law, Nemesio Castillo, Ramon Castillo and Luis Castillo; and nephew, Abraham Zepeda.

A gathering of Mr. Zepeda’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 13, 2023, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7785 Weaver Drive, Beaumont. His graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery, Fairview Cemetery Road, Winnie.

 

 

Mario Zepeda, de 61 años, de Hamshire, falleció el jueves 5 de octubre de 2023 en su casa rodeado de sus seres queridos.

Nació el 28 de octubre de 1961, hijo de Desideria Ruiz Zepeda e Inez Zepeda, en Jalisco, México. Se mudó a Los Ángeles, California, cuando tenía 16 años. Luego, en 1994, se mudó a Nebraska, donde fue bautizado en la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días. Poco después conoció a su bella esposa Elisa y tuvo a su primera hija Sarahí. Se mudaron a Texas en mayo de 1997 donde tuvieron a su segunda hija, Anahí. El trabajo soñado de Mario era tener su propio rancho ganadero; Amaba la naturaleza y los animales. También soñaba tener la mejor camioneta de tacos del sureste de Texas que hamas hubiera. A Mario también le gustaba cocinar, cantar, tocar la guitarra y pescar. Si había un mariachi en las reuniones familiares, él estaba al frente y al centro cantando con ellos. Lo que más le gustaba era jugar con su nieto August. Dondequiera que iba, se aseguraba de irradiar amor y ayudaba a poner una sonrisa en el rostro de todos.

Le sobreviven su esposa, Elisa Zepeda; hijas, Sarahi Douglas (Brenden) de Payson, Utah y Anahi McCauley (Tyler) de Rexburg, Idaho; nieto, August Douglas de Payson, Utah; hermanos, Miguel Zepeda (Concepción), México, Enrique Zepeda (Consuelo), México, Silvina Castillo, México, Ruben Zepeda (Leticia) Nebraska, Jorge Zepeda (Guadalupe), Nebraska y Angelina Castillo, California; cuñada María de la Paz; y numerosos familiares, familiares de la iglesia y amigos a través de los años.

Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres; hermano, Alejandro Zepeda; hermana, Amparo Castillo; cuñados, Nemesio Castillo, Ramón Castillo y Luis Castillo; Sobrino Abraham Zepeda.

Una reunión de familiares y amigos del Sr. Zepeda será de 5:00 p.m. hasta las 8:00 p. m. del viernes 13 de octubre de 2023, en Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Su funeral será a la 1:00 p. m. del sábado 14 de octubre de 2023 en la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días, 7785 Weaver Drive, Beaumont. Su servicio junto a la tumba seguirá a las 3:30 p.m. en el cementerio de Fairview, Fairview Cemetery Road, Winnie.

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Gathering of Family and Friends

Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
  • 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
  • October 13, 2023
  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Funeral Service

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Beaumont
  • 7785, Weaver Dr, Beaumont, TX, 77706,
  • October 14, 2023
  • 1:00 pm

Graveside Service

Fairview Cemetery-Winnie
  • 213, Fairview Cemetary Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
  • October 14, 2023
  • 3:30 pm

Comments (4)

    Pam Worley says:

    What a wonderful man. I loved to see his smile. He radiated love for his family and love for the Savior. I’m so glad I had the chance to hear him sing mariachi at an activity once. It was so fun to see that side of him. You are all in our prayers. We love your family.

    Pam Worley says:

    What a wonderful man. I loved to see his smile. He radiated love for his family and love for the Savior. I’m so glad I had the chance to hear him sing mariachi at an activity once. It was so fun to see that side of him. You are all in our prayers. We love your family.

    Breck Koelemay says:

    I met Mario for the first time after my mom passed. When we both worked for my dad I got to know him pretty well. We came to find out that we were the same age and we decided that we were brothers somehow. Work became more fun with him around, having 4-wheeler races and other competitions . I’m praying for comfort and peace for the family.

    Rondi Petersen says:

    Your Dad will be greatly missed. He was one of the kindest men I have ever known. I won’t be able to be at the viewing because I am having a procedure on my back that day, please send my love to your mom and to Sarahi. I love you guys so much.

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