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Efren R. Leyva Jr.

Efren Leyva Obituary

Efren R. Leyva Jr. 7-27-1968 to 3-13-2005 Our son... We miss you so much. You are in our hearts daily. When you left us our happiness went with you. Til we see you again. LOVE, MOM & DAD

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 13, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Efren Leyva

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168 Entries

Stephen Link

April 21, 2025

Efran, I miss you like I miss my own brother. You were something special to me. I hope your mom and dad and Dave are doing well. It´s been such a long time. Molly, Curly, Dave if you see this, please reach out. I don´t know how to get ahold of you after all these years. 8057179729.

Travis Bowley

March 12, 2024

Not a day goes by I don't think of my friend Efren. This many years later and to still have that kind of impact on someone's life, means you must have been something special.

You will forever be missed for many more years to come, that laugh, that smile and the personality that fills a room will never be replaced. We are all blessed to have the years we did with Efren, just wishing it was many more.

Take care and until we meet again my friend/ brother,
Travis

MOLLY LEYVA

February 11, 2018

y beautiful son it will be 13 years since you left us. A day does not go by that my heart does not ache for you.
I pray that when my life ends I get to see you again. You would have been 50 years old this year.
May God hold you in his arms.
Love you with all my heart. MOM

efren leyva

August 1, 2016

My beautiful son my heart aches for you everyday. I talk to you everyday. I miss you so much. On 7-27 2016 you would have been 48 years old. I hope God grants me the privilege of seeing you when I pass away. You would call me every day just to make sure I was all right . Take care of me when I was seek. Take me to dinner and shower me with gifts. I love you so much. I do not have anybody do that anymore. You are in my heart forever. Love Mom

Scott Snyder

February 3, 2016

I miss Efren! It saddens me that I had moved to PA and heard the news a year later. He will always be in my prayers and I'm sure he is in a wonderful place now. He was one of my groomsman in 2000 and that might have been the last time I saw him as I moved soon after. Much love to his family who are wonderful people. Sorry I was not there before or after. He was the best friend!

Molly leyva

December 29, 2014

My beautiful son. After 9 years you finally came to me. I was not dreaming. I heard you say mom twice. I set up looking for you. I heard you say mom 2 times more but I could not see you. I live with you in my heart and mind. Till we meet again. love MOM

Christy Leo

March 14, 2014

It still seems so unreal and that it's been 9 years!!! I miss that laugh of yours and your big warm bear hugs you always gave me...miss you soooo much and can't wait to laugh with again ??????Christy

Brian Leyva

March 13, 2014

Can't believe it's been 9 years since we've heard that loud and infectious laugh of yours. You'd be proud to know that there was a recent addition to the Leyva family. My son's name is Charles Christopher Efren Leyva. Hope he turns out just like you. Miss and Love you Big E!!!!!!!!!

March 13, 2014

My beautiful son I miss you with all my heart.My love for you is eternal . Till we meet again. LOVE MOM

Brian Leyva

March 13, 2014

Can't believe it's been 9 years since I heard that loud and infectious laugh of yours. Miss you Big E!! You'd be proud to know that this last year there was a new addition to the Leyva family. My son's name is Charles Christopher Efren Leyva. Love and Miss You

Travis Bowley

March 13, 2014

Sorry meant to say 9 years -- miss you buddy!

March 13, 2014

Well it's me again Buddy. You have now been gone from our lives for 8 years as of today. You may not be here with your presence but your legacy and the memories of you live on. I think about you all the time and the great times we had together. I miss you and our friendship more than you know. You were a friend to all that crossed your path, we all think of you often!

Miss you my brother,
Travis Bowley

The life of any party....

August 3, 2013

Your always in my thoughts buddy...Miss you.

August 2, 2013

Hey Buddy --- it's me again (Travis). Hope all is well in Heaven. Sorry, a few days late on your birthday but hope you had a good one spending time in the Pearly Gates. We miss you sooo much, you're on my mind all the time and we all miss you dearly. See you in the future and just know your always loved and never forgotten.

Happy Birthday,

Travis Bowley

August 1, 2013

My son. I carry you in my heart every day. Happy Birthday with the lord .I miss you so much.I love you,love you,love you.
MOM

Anna leyva

January 1, 2013

Efren, you have taught us to laugh harder, love stronger and live life to the fullest and just have fun!! We had you here with us for not as long as we wished but again when the lord decides its our time...it will be you waiting for us! I hope you are enjoying your time with as much laughter and crying as we are telling and sharing stories .......with the lord and Nana and Tata. We could all use a few good words with the Big man upstairs. I hope you are happy, healthy and enjoying yourself as much as you did with us here. Until we meet again! Your cousin Anna. Give Nana and Tata a hug and a kiss for me and enjoy her tamales!

Brian Leyva

November 9, 2012

My craziest, loudest and loving cousin. Miss you Big E. Think about you a lot. Every time I do I end up get teary eyed and a big smile at the same time. This world needs more people like you. Tell Nana & Tata I said I miss and love them too.

September 8, 2012

My beautiful son.How I wish you would at least come to me in my dreams.I am writing with my heart aching.I will never stop loving you.The pain of losing ypu will never go away.Love Mom

Veronica Saenz-Graham

April 30, 2012

My dearest Efren,

As has always been, I think of you often and with love.
I visited my parents last week and we started talking about you. So many memories, so much laughter...Every holiday, BDay, celebration,hardship in life...every, "Friday Fun Day" at work.. I was never alone- You were family from the moment I met you. :)

I have met many people so far, but no one with the love for life and the heart that you have. You were 1 of life's gifts. I am so thankful for you and the years we had.

All my love to you my dear friend. 'Til we meet again.

Love,
V

Travis Bowley

December 1, 2010

My dearest friend "Big E". I have been thinking of you lately and just wanted to reduce it to writing. I miss you and the good times we had. No matter how hard I try I will never find a friend or brother remotley close to you. You were one of a kind and never to be replaced. I wish you were still with us to see how we all would grow old together. I miss you man and I will NEVER EVER forget the good times.

Love you man,

Kristen Roberts

June 19, 2010

Efren I remember you so well from high school! What good times. Happy Birthday see you when I reach those golden gates! :) Kristen

molly leyva

April 29, 2010

My beatiful son, how I long to see you.
I miss you with all my heart.No it doesn't get easier.There isn't a day that goes by that my heart doesn't cry for you.I love you MOM

Rosemary Lagarda

March 14, 2009

Molly,
I am a friend of yours from work, my name is Rosemary Lagarda. I tried to get a hold of you when you lost Efren last year, but couldn't. I just want to say that my heart hurts for you and Curly, your boys were in your daily conversation, and I know how proud and how very much you loved them, may God give you and your family comfort, I am so sorry.

Tricia Odiorne

July 28, 2008

Hey Eef!!! How ironic that today of all days I was thinking of you and decided to just check and see if you had a guest book on this site, and it happens to be the day after your birthday!! Even though we hadnt seen each other in a long time. I always considered you a great friend. You always had me laughing anytime you were around. I can still hear your great big laugh. Its a shame that you were taken from us so early. I just want you to know that you are thought about often. We love you Efren!!! Your friend, Tricia

Michelle Leach

March 26, 2008

How ironic this is. I just had an e-mail that someone posted a comment in your register. I pulled it up and read it and then it came to me. I remembered. I had a dream about you last night. I was dreaming of all our friends and you. It was Jim Anstett, Mark Lopez, and several others and you. We were all outside talking and teasing you. It was funny. We all miss you Efren. Wherever you are, I just want to know we still laugh WITH YOU! And smile too.

MOLLY LEYVA

March 24, 2008

my son 3 years have gone.I miss you
so much.There isn't a day that goes by that I don't shed tears for you.
I know your with god because you have a heart of gold.Till I can hold you in my arms my beloved son.
LOVE MOM & DAD

Janelle Green

March 13, 2008

Hi Efren,

So much has changed but remained the same; especially how much you are missed by all who love and know you.

You will never be forgotten!!!

XOXO
Janelle

P.S. Say 'Hi' to my grandma for me.

Elise Renning (Van Emst)

March 13, 2008

Ef,
Thinking of you today and sending my thoughts and prayers to your dearest friends and family. You will ALWAYS have "the most beautiful and heartfelt laugh" in the world. XOXO

Travis Bowley

March 13, 2008

Effie,
What can I say - I miss you more than words can describe! You have burnt a place in my heart that will never be filled with a friendship again. You were/are my closest friend. You are still thought of often several times a day with laughter and tears. I have so many memories to carry throughout my life and I want to thank you for them. You were not only my best friend but my brother as well. You have no idea what you meant to so many. Everyone that knew you loved you and continue to do so. I love you my friend and I will see you on the flip side. I pray that you are happy and blessed daily.
Your friend/brother,
Travis Bowley

Travis Bowley

March 13, 2008

Efren,
You are still missed and will NEVER be forgotten! You were and still are my best friend. I will always have such fond memories of our great times together. You were a "brother" to me. You are missed by soooooo many and will always be missed forever and ever. I love you my brother and will never forget you!
Travis Bowley

Rosie Saldano

March 13, 2007

I miss you newphew and your always in my thoughts and prayers.

Love Aunt Rosie

Greg Saldano

March 13, 2007

Efren - It's still so hard to believe that you are not here. We always think about you and we miss you so much.

Love you forever
Saldano Family

molly leyva

March 13, 2007

My son it has been 2 years since your passing.Ijust want you to know that your in my heart everyday, it does't get any easier. I am so lucky to have God send you to me,even if it was for such a short while.I figured you must of had a preminition that you were leaving when you told me you had been talking to god and ask me if god could hear you.And the day before you insisted me and your dad spend the day with you.I will never forget when you turned around and asked me and your dad who was gonna bury you when you died.I remember saying ,what are you talking about your only 36 years old.never in wildest dreams did I imagined anything so horrible.The pain in my heart will never go away.YOUwere the most lovable son in the world. LOVE FOREVER MOM

MOLLY LEYVA

October 18, 2006

my son this has been a long year whithout you.I can say that it was great seeing all your friends at your birthday gathering.you had some of the nicest friends anybody could ever have.I wish I would have had ED ACEVES PHONE NUNBER OR E-MAIL SO I COULD INVITE HIM TO THE GET TOGETHER. EFRENS MOM MOLLY.

Sean Snyman

October 16, 2006

Big E, today out of the blue I started thinking about you. Dune season is upon us, and I remember how much you loved riding in the dunes. I know you will be catching some air and riding with us this season. I am sure we will all still hear you laughing as we sit around the camp fire. You will always have a chair with us. God bless.

Michelle Diaz-Leach

September 1, 2006

We all miss you Efren! It has been 20 years since we graduated high school tegether. As we get ready to celebrate our Reunion we do it in memory of you baby! Forever you will be missed and loved! An Apollo Hawk that soars!Your friend always and forever! Michelle Diaz-Leach

Bob Nickens

July 31, 2006

Hey Big E, I miss you and your crazy contagous laugh! It was good to get together last Saturday in your honor for your Birthday! I want to thank Molly, Efren Sr. and Pracilla for bringing our mutual friends together to tell stories of the great times we had together. It was a possitive, fun gathering... I look forward to next year's get together!

Take care Big E!

Bob Nickens

Elise Van Emst

July 30, 2006

Happy Birthday Ef! Not a day goes by that your smile and laughter don't fill my mind. I miss you!

Sending love and prayers to your closest friends and family now and forever. God Bless!

Ed Aceves

July 29, 2006

Big E,

Happy Birthday big guy. Kristy's birthday was last week and I thought about the times we would talk about having a big party for you both since your birthdays are so close. Could you imagine the bash that would be? I still think about you daily as you are so much apart of our lives. Brian and I was laughing when we came back from chapolte for lunch and how one time you tried a ton of the Hot-Hot stuff on your burrito. Needless to say say you said it was hotter than hell, yet you said "But it tastes so good".And took it down. You had us laughing more times than not and made work productive, yet fun. Keep shining down on us, I miss you greatly and love you much.

Ed

greg saldano

July 28, 2006

Happty Birthday Efren,

We miss you and will always think about you.

Love You forever,

Greg, Dannette, Lil Dannette and Lil Greg and Rose

Travis Bowley

July 27, 2006

Hey "BIG E"

HAPPY B-DAY!!!!!! I miss you more than words can describe! I think about you many times in a day and count my blessings you allowed me to be one of your closest friends.

You changed my life forever (in a good way) and I'm greatfull for it. I thought the pain of losing you would get easier, it did't and it won't. I have just learned to deal with it all little better these days. It seems like yesterday we were celebrating our bithday's together. We always used to do it up this time of the year in celebration of our birthday's. Well here's to you (CHEERS)---I will have a drink for the both of us on your very special day! You will never be forgotten and I will always celebrate your birthday as if you were still with us!

Love ya brother,

Travis Bowley

Sean Snyman

June 14, 2006

Big E, just thinking about you today. Just remembering that laugh and how you always kept everyone laughing with you. You will always be in our hearts, keep smiling down on us.

christina samson

April 7, 2006

March 13, 2006

It's still hard to believe your gone! I think of you every day since a year ago and will continue until we meet again, your the best friend someone could ever have. I miss you and I will always remember the great times we had together. Love you and miss you dearly! christy

christina samson (Phoenix, AZ )

Ed Aceves

March 23, 2006

Big "E",

Well brother it has been a year now and it seems like only days. Last week was rough, very rough. Not being able to pick you up for work, go have a good lunch, and then do whatever we wanted after work. Every single day I think about you or we laugh about the fun times when we hung out. It still in so amazing to me how much you really were apart of my life and my family's life. Sometimes you do not realize how lucky or blessed you are until things change. We miss you dearly, but we know you are in a safe, happy place.

We love you always.

Ed, Kristy, Ciara, and Eddie

Dannette Saldano

March 14, 2006

Efren,

We miss you and love you. You will always be in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Molly and Curley we love you.

Greg,Dannette and family

Janelle Green

March 14, 2006

I was so honored that Molly contacted me and allowed my words to appear in the paper, honoring Efren for who he really was. It means more to me than anyone will ever know to have been able to express my deepest feelings and memories of such a wonderful man and friend to anyone and everyone that could read it. Whether they knew Efren or not, they certainly knew the type of person he was and that gives me peace because I know I did my job.

It hardly seems like a year has gone by since you passed. What it does feel like is forever since I've seen your big smile. I actually saw someone that resembled you in the crowd once. I just laughed. Maybe you were peeking in to say "hi." I do think of you often. Mostly in times when I remember something so profound and hilarious. No one made my belly ache from laughing like you did.

You remain the link to special friendships between a web of people's lives. As Elise said, you brought so many people back together in your passing. I don't think you would have had it any other way. You loved your friends. You loved people. You loved getting together and having a good time.

You have left a footprint on my heart that will never disappear. I miss you and will always. It's still so strange to me that I'll never get to toast you again with a drink, hop in a limo, go to the lake and dance on the boat...but then I think of all the times I did get to do those things with you, and those are the times I will lock in my heart as those are the memories so precious to me...and some of the best times of my life. I miss you, my friend...no matter how many years pass, you're still here with us and we will never forget you or what it means to each one of us to have known you.

Love,

Janelle

Elise Van Emst

March 13, 2006

I can't believe that you have been gone for a year. It's really weird but I feel your spririt around me sometimes. You know, a person says something or laughs and it reminds me of you. One thing that I can say when you left this earth, you brought so many people back together and helped me realize how short life really is. I miss you and hope that you know not a day goes by that I don't think about you.

To Ef's family...you are in my thoughts and prayers today and always. I can't even begin to imagine the pain you are in and would take it away if I could. God Bless you all!

Veronica Graham

March 13, 2006

Dearest Efren,

A year has passed my friend and not 1 day goes by when we do not think of you and smile. Your memory thankfully lingers here at Turn-Key .

You are missed, but I thank God we were able to have you in our lives for the time we did. We have all been blessed by knowing you and we will forever be touched by the gift of friendship you extended to all who had the good fortune to know you.

Molly, Curly... thank you for sharing your son with us all. He was loved by all. Your always in my prayers.

'Til we meet again Efren.

Love,

Veronica Graham

christina samson

March 13, 2006

It's still hard to believe your gone! I think of you every day since a year ago and will continue until we meet again, your the best friend someone could ever have. I miss you and I will always remember the great times we had together. Love you and miss you dearly! christy

Brian Riley

March 13, 2006

Big Eef,

I can't believe it has been a year since we lost you. I thank you for being such a great friend to me and my family. I know that you are watching down on all of us and can see how much everyone loved you and misses you.

Your memory still lives on, especially at the Turn-Key. It will never be the same here, but the impact you have made on everyone's lives is still very present. There is not a day that passes that we don't remember how you touched us all and can't help but bring up a moment where you made our lives better just for knowing you.

As much as I wish I you were still here, I know that you are with God now and nothing could make me happier than that.

On behalf of myself, my family and everyone at Turn-Key we love you and miss you.

Travis Bowley

March 13, 2006

Hey "BIG E"

Well it's been a year since you have passed and it seems like just yesterday. God I miss you - more than you know! When you passed a part of me did as well - you took it with you forever and I'm happy to say that you blessed me with so many fond memories. We new eachother through and through and remained the best of friends for over 19 years. You know, I would much rather have you as my friend/brother for those 19 years and have you taken away, then to have never known the "Big E" at all.

Molly and Curly broke the mold after you were born - only one Efren Leyva Jr....

You know, I never really knew how lucky you were to have a family that loved/love's you like they do. You have a very special family and I feel that I have gotten to know them pretty well this past year. I just wanted to say thanks for allowing me to be blessed with your family as well, now I see where your big heart came from (your family). They are all very special folks, just like you are Efren.

I have had so much time to think in this past year and I feel as though I owe you many thanks for the times we shared as best friends and brothers at heart.

"Thanks for bringing me happiness so many times in those 19 years, it was a gift that I opened many times from you. Thanks for listening to so many of my problems when I was down and out...I am grateful to you. Thanks for letting me share the laughter in your world and welcoming me with your heart that was always so open and full of love...I am indebted to you forever. Thanks for always being the wonderful, kind and most giving person I know...I admire you and always will. Most of all thanks for being YOU for the 19 years we had together - you will continue to bring me laughter until we are together again as friends/brothers."

I miss the heck out of you Effie - I will always love you brother!

See you in the future,

Travis "Big T"

Greg Saldano

March 13, 2006

Efren,

We miss you and love you. You will always be in our hearts.

Love you.

Saldano Family

molly leyva

March 12, 2006

my son tomorrow will be a year of your passing.Family and friends have been here to honor you today. Travese and Brandi came with flowers and a picture.your brothers and cousins were remenicing on your life.we shed a few tears and a few laughs.May God hold you in he's arm/s till I see you in heaven my son.Holding you in my heart forever. LOVE MOM AND DAD

molly leyva

February 19, 2006

my son its gonna be a year and it seems like yesterday.I have dreamed you 3 times and one of the dreams you actually called me on the phone.Leave it to Efren to call on the phone.I miss you so much my son. love mom dad

Sean Snyman

January 2, 2006

Big E!!!

Thinking of you this New Year. We miss you Big E, keep smiling down on us, as we will always keep smiling up at you. We will never forget you.

Greg/Dannette Saldano

December 25, 2005

Efren,

We are thinking of you and want to say Merry Chirstmas to you. We miss you and love you.

Love,

Greg,Dannette, Dannette Jr. and Greg Jr.

molly leyva

December 18, 2005

my son things havent gotten any easier for me and your dad. you will always be in our hearts.I know your in heaven now.may god take care of you till we get there and I can hold you in my arms. To the light and love of our our life Efren leyva jr. love mom & dad

Derrick Carter

September 27, 2005

I just received word of Efren's passing. I am so sorry to hear of this. My condolences goes out to the entire Leyva family.

Derrick Carter

maria soza

September 25, 2005

Efren, you were loved by so many and missed so much. I only saw you a couple times really didn't get the chance to get to know you. You were so full of life and very good looking. One day we will meet and I will get the chance to know you better. Till then sleep with the angels and just know that so many people love and miss you so. God Bless you and your family and keep them safe, Efren.

Shayne Williams

September 23, 2005

Just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts every day. You will not be forgotten.

Tammy G.

August 1, 2005

I just found out about Efren. I was really very sorry to hear the news. I haven't seen him since Apollo, as I'm sure is the case with many. It just seems like yesturday we were all together trying to stay out of trouble! Others have said that he had a GREAT laugh and a great smile, and that is so true... I can still hear it, if I try! Just goes to show how fast time goes by. I'm sure I speak for all of his high school classmates in offering my prayers to Efren's Mom, family and close friends; and hoping you have, or can, find peace. I'm SURE he would want that...

God Bless!

Rosie Saldano

July 28, 2005

Happy Birthday Efren. I am always thinking of you and miss you very much. I love you Efren!

Love Aunt Rosie

Many memories of times like this.

Shayne Williams

July 27, 2005

Here we are....Your B-Day! I can't help but to think of the incredible time we had at our last Joint B-Day party at the supercross. You, Big-T, Big-B and myself. Man I miss you Brother......I think of you often and really enjoy telling others all about your bright colorful heart that you shared so well. What I would give to hear your laugh again! One day I will. Untill then, Watch over us.

Greg Saldano

July 27, 2005

Happy Birthday Efren!

You are always in our thoughts and we love and miss you very much.

Love Greg, Dannette, Greg Jr and Dannette Saldano

Elise Van Emst

July 27, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! No matter how much time went by that we were not in contact, I NEVER forgot your birthday. I think of you often and miss your smiling face. You will never be forgotten! I love and miss ya!

Lori Silvagnoli

July 27, 2005

Happy birthday Efren. Thinking of you...I can hear your laugh a million miles away...Lori

Janelle Couture

July 27, 2005

Happy Birthday, Efie!! Thought of you all day today!!! Miss you so much...

Ed Aceves

July 27, 2005

Happy Birthday Big "E"!

You are in my thoughts every day. It should be easier by now to understand that you are in a safe, wonderful place, but it is not. You are so greatly missed.

I know that you are watching over us though as only great things have been happening. So keep doing what you are doing. Work hard and play hard.

Have a great Birthday brother. We love you.

Ed, Kristie, Ciara, and little Eddie.

Todd & Sherry Marshall

July 27, 2005

Just couldn't let today go by Efren without letting you know somehow that we are,and have been thinking so much about you. Today, on your Birthday just know you are in our hearts always. We know you're up there in heaven looking down at us laughing that wonderful laugh that we will always remember you by. We love and miss you "Effie"....HAPPY BIRTHDAY....

Love,

Todd & Sherry & Family..

Tom Henderson

July 26, 2005

Big Eef

I just thought i would say Happy Birthday to you. This is going to be the first birthday for me that i dont get that wonderful phone call from you saying Happy Birthday big guy! Im going to miss hearing that.Even when we didnt talk to each other for a couple of months or more we still had that same birthday thing going on and one of us would get in touch with the other and wish em a happy birthday.It wouldnt surprise me if we have a big thunderstorm on wednesday cause i know thats probably you up in heaven having a great time.I miss you big guy, especially when im over bill downeys house cause we always talk about you.Ill miss you just a little more on 7-27!God bless you efren.

Tom Henderson

Arnold Maldonado Jr

July 25, 2005

Happy Birthday, to "The Big E". I love and miss you my brother. On July 27, this coming Wednesday.

In His Grip!!

Arnold

molly leyva

July 23, 2005

On wednesday july 27 would have been Efren's birthday.It hasnt gotten any easier losing him.ILL carry him in my heart forever.He was the love of my life.I miss he's laughter and he's daily calls. Sometime's I feel like I can't go on. Let's all wish Efren a happy birthday in heaven. Love allway's mom.

Pete and Teddy Campa

June 24, 2005

Efren,

May God bless and keep your mom and dad in his care, and may he give them strength to carry on, in their time of sorrow. Fly with the angels.

With fond memories,

Elise Van Emst

June 21, 2005

Holy cow! I was out to dinner with some friends, including my best friends boyfriend. When he laughed I about had a heart attack because he exhibits the same passion and heart you did. Not quite to your level but it made me think of you. Like how you used to say the word, incredible. When you were talking about a hot girl or a fantastic restaurant you just ate at, you would say, oh my god, she's incredible or the food was incredible. I can't describe it but those who know you know what I mean. I think you were just checking in. I hope you are spreading your joy in heaven just like you did on earth. Miss ya!

Love,

Elise

Janelle Couture

June 20, 2005

Thinking of you alot today...I think because your birthday is coming...miss you.

Janelle

April 13, 2005

Well, today marks one month since God decided he needed you by his side. I was driving to work today...looked up and saw your picture on my visor, blew you a kiss (as I do every day) - and noticed the date. I really couldn't believe it...it seems just like yesterday when I got the call. And would you know that at that very moment, Eminem was on the radio.

Even though I was sad, I couldn't help but laugh thinking of all of our lake memories. I'm sure all of you who were always there can join in my laughter right now, just picturing him dancing on T's boat...or anyone's boat for that matter. Ha ha! And of course, his famous Elvis impersonation (Thank you very much!) If Efren was around, it was all the entertainment you needed. Life was good. And your stomach hurt from laughing so hard. That is the best feeling in the world.

You've left us nothing but the very best of times to always think of and cherish. It was like you gave that memory to me today, because I think you knew, it was one of my favorites. I miss you, E. Thinking of you always...

Elise Van Emst

April 6, 2005

Hey Ef, its me Elise. I was driving to work today and was thinking about you. I left really early and the sun was rising and I think I saw you. I could just hear your roaring laugh and see your beautiful smile and all of my problems disappeared. I am greatful that no matter what, I will always have that. Thanks for the inspriation. I miss you!

E---lise...

Greg Saldano

March 28, 2005

Efren - We will miss you very much. You were a loving cousin that touched our hearts in a special way. We will always remember the great times and memories we shared together.

Love,

Greg, Dannette, Greg Jr and Dannette Jr.

Laurie Lewis

March 28, 2005

Efren,

How much you will be missed!! As cousins, we had grown up and gone on to our own lives, not crossing paths as often as I wish we had in recent years. But I have such wonderful memories of Christmas at Nana Licha's and of birthday parties for your nephews! You were always a joyful presence - I can still hear your contagious laughter. You touched my life more than you know. I know that you are at peace in God's Kingdom.

March 24, 2005

Angel In Keeping

…And like that he was gone

Gone, In the middle of the night

No sound…

…and then there was peace

Peace from the world

In a time of trouble and uncertainty

And in this time…

God needed him

God needed him …

To hug a new friend that

Entered heaven

To kiss a newborn before it was

Sent to live below, in the arms of his mother

To be the wings of an angel

In the most precious moments of time

...to be the whisper on the wind

that we can’t see…

but feel

God needed him

To be in the thoughts

Of all who loved him

On the smile of a new friend…

In the sound of the ocean

…The ray of the sunshine

…The thunder and the rain

God needed him to hold us

When life brings us sorrow

Because he could always

Warm us…

With his laughter

His smile…

His generosity to others

His unbelievable heart

Someone once said…

If we listen closely

…we will hear his laughter from heaven

he is laughing with us

in every happy moment of our life

he is there

waiting for us

with open arms

He was sent here to show us

What it means to love

What it means to be a son

…A brother

…An uncle

…A best friend

What it feels like to laugh

…To be happy

To enjoy life with those who mean the most to you

He was sent here as an angel among us…

To bring a little piece of heaven into our lives

He was sent here to love you.

…How lucky are we all

to be a part of something so wonderful…

to witness such a miracle

that bestows us once in a lifetime.

We Love You, Efren…

JDS

molly leyva

March 24, 2005

I saw some pictures of efren on the photo gallery that I dont approve of . Please lets honor him . his mom molly

Misty Mesic (Warn)

March 23, 2005

Efren, my first love, my first kiss, my first slow dance to "Reunited". It seems like yesterday we were in grade school, swimming at your house or eating some of your moms good food! The news that you left us tore my heart out. I know the Heavens are filled with your laughter, so at that thought I smile in your oh so sweet memories. May your family be comforted in the thought that you will live on in so many people.

Always...Misty

(Crazy Misty)

Gus Rose and Jean Law-Berryman

March 23, 2005

Remember that love and beautiful memories outlast the pain of grief.Those we cherish will always live on in memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Andrea Huttle

March 23, 2005

Efren,

I feel so blessed to have known you and to have shared some of the most fun and memorable times in my life. I think you touched the heart of every person you met, not only in your hugs, smiles and laughter, but genuinely with your heart. I will miss you. You were one of the most colorful guys ever to grace the planet. I will remember most your heart of gold. Till we meet again my friend...coo coo coo. Love, Andrea

Lila Maldonado

March 23, 2005

Big Efie! I had the distinct pleasure and honor of being your sister-in-law for 13 years and your big sister for 9 years after the marriage ceased. You were such a little cutie when we first met, but had the big beaming smile & heart of gold that only you can possess. When you and David used to spend the nights at our house, every meal I cooked, you always exclaimed, "This is the BEST pancake I've ever eaten" everything I made, you thought it was "the best!!!" You were simply one of the BEST little brothers I could have ever been blessed to have! I love you forever Big Efie and there's a void in our hearts for you that can never be filled or forgotten. You were the BEST son, the BEST uncle,the BEST little brother, the BEST of everything you had to offer all of us. Alex and Alan love you like crazy and you were the BEST uncle in their lives & always will be. At every family event, we always knew when you were there because we could hear that wonderful laugh. I'm gonna miss those beautiful dimples and beaming smile & your generous heart of gold! Until we meet in the mansion of our Father in Heaven, I know we all have another angel looking over us. God has blessed us by knowing you. We love your forever and always Big E! Lila, Big Alex and Big Alan :-)

Sean & Nikki Snyman

March 22, 2005

We are both so happy to have known Efren for the short time we did. We will miss his laugh, his company and his friendship. We'll save a chair by the fire in the dunes for you Efren.

Jennifer Henry (Vasquez)

March 22, 2005

Efren aslo known as "fe fe" to me, one the nicest,kind hearted loving person anyone could hope to meet in their lifetime.

From his crazy fun loving personality, to his giant hugs, and his ha ha ha laugh, anyone who knew him will never forget him and that, he will be remembered not only in all our hearts but also in our memories... Effie you will be forever missed !

Ken Benckwitz

March 22, 2005

Efren, thanks for being you. No matter what was going on, you never changed. I was lucky to know you and spend time with you. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I will miss you Efren, and I will never forget you.

Love your friend,

KB

bino and vera chavez

March 22, 2005

one of our favorite memories of Lil efren happened when he was about 3 or 4 yrs old. he spent the nite with us and when he went to bed he asked for a bed time story. Bino started out, when he was interrupted with "uncle bino thats not right and proceded to tell the bed time story word for word. we will miss you lots and remembered always...till we meet again..Uncle Bino and Aunt Vera

christy samson

March 21, 2005

Efe I will sorely miss you soooo much but will always look foward to seeing you in the afterlife. You are the best friend anyone could ever have. I will always cherish are many trips and fun adventures we shared together as well as our little sayings to one another "how did you get those big brown eyes and that pretty smile with those cute dimples" to you always calling me cutie patotie and my little boo boo. We will never forget the laughter and joy that you always brought into peoples lives. I love you and will think of you always!

Janelle (Silvagnoli) Couture

March 21, 2005

Just wanted to add my email address since I failed to last time, for all old friends...let's please all keep in touch. It was so good to see all of you. We Miss You E. Thanks to Shayne for keeping this site up and running.

NANCY CONSOLO

March 21, 2005

Your Big Heart, hugs, smiles and laughs will never be forgotten. You have touched so many lives with your loving kindness and will be remembered always. You will be missed so much! Thank you Efren for being a part of my life.

Big Hugs to you in Heaven,

Brice Curtis

March 21, 2005

Efren,

I sit today listening to the preacher speak about life and death. How it seems so unfare to some, then explaining that the lord has a plan. I'll I can do while this is going on is think about all the good times we had, and how you made so many people happy with your laugh. I regreat that I failed to spend more time with you when I had the opertunity. I will miss you, but never forget you !

Steve Ady

March 21, 2005

I had the pleasure of knowing "Efie!" for over 15 years. He was one of the most charismatic and genuinely happy guys I have ever known. No matter what kind of burdens you had on your mind, there was no way they could survive in the presence of Big E. His laugh still rings loud in my mind, and I cannot help but smile every time I think of him. The world is definitely a sadder place without him. We'll see you in Heaven, EEEF! God Bless.

Ron Brees

March 21, 2005

Big "E" my brother from another mother. A true friend, You will be missed by all that knew you here on earth. I thank God for every memory that I have of our friendship. I will especially miss your signature laugh that can not be duplicated as well as the BIG E bear hug. I know that you are in a better place today and you will have the other occupants of Heaven laughing as you did with all us here. I look forward to when we get to see each other in Heaven one day.

I LOVE YOU MAN.

Ron Brees

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