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Colunga, Alfonso, III Cherished father of Carlos and Gabriela Colunga. Beloved son of Alfonso II and the late Henrietta Colunga. Loving brother of Tony, Pedro, Herlinda (Sergio) Hernandez, and John (Jennifer Basgall) Colunga. Dear uncle of Isabel and Lucette Hernandez, John Colunga Jr., and Tony, David and Daniel Garcia. Best friend of Christopher "Kip" Stibbe. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass Friday 11:30 AM from the Max A. Sass & Sons Funeral Home to HOLY TRINITY - OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH for 12:30 PM Mass. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated. Visitation Thursday 4 PM to 7 PM at the Funeral Home with a 6:30 PM prayer service. MAX A. SASS & SONS Funeral & Cremation Services 1515 W. Oklahoma 414-645-4992 Guestbook www.maxsass.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Feb. 6, 2008.

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Monica Sanchez

December 19, 2008

Dearest Fonzo-
Sometimes I see you in a crowd, or in a car- and I get so sad to remember you're gone... You know I did everything I could to help you with Carlos- Thank you for coming to me in my dreams....It comforts me that you're always around in spirit. I still have an alter dedicated to you that I will not take down. Goosie and I still cry for you.how we miss you still....... We go to visit you alot-we miss you,my friend- more than anything. Love Always -Little Woman

Carlos Colunga

October 10, 2008

Dad, it's been 8 months since you've been gone. I miss you alot. wish you were here to hang out with. Love your Son, Carlos Colunga

Crazy Brenda

July 9, 2008

Well months have gone by...You sure are missed greatly!!Thank goodness for ALL the great times and memories!!Those times will always remain with me.Until we meet again...Your dear friends, Frankie-N-Brenda....P.S.(I know you r with Selena, my Primo Big Tone,my nephew Baby Leland and others we have lost in our lifetime..)May all you's Rest In Peace and Bless us with your shine!!Also, may God Bless all the Colunga Familia!!!

Karen

April 5, 2008

To the Colunga family, my thoughts are with you. When I would come over with Pedro, Fonso would always crack me up. He had a fun spirit about him. He will always be missed.

March 3, 2008

my prayers to his children, family, friends, for I only knew him for a short time he was always smiling & could make a room full of people laugh.
my best to all.

Tracey

March 2, 2008

I am heartbroken over this.
Since I was just learned today 3/2/08 of your leaving this earth.
I will always remember the times we had together, which were always special & kind of dangerous!! :o)
You always will have a piece of my heart Fonzo, as I have the greatest memories of you & me having so much fun still with me today.
I send my deepest sympathy's to first his family, children and all that knew him, that loved him, laughed with him and were his friends.
Tony...my heart goes out to you!!
Sorry for the loss of such a funny, loving & caring man.
I wish you family & his children all the best during such a time.
Take care everyone of your loved & close ones..you never know when they will be gone.

Gabriela Colunga

February 28, 2008

Doody(Daddy)I miss you very much and think about you every day. Love your "LITTLE ANGEL" Gabriela

GABRIELA COLUNGA

February 28, 2008

doody[daddy] i miss you so much i think of you everyday LOVE YOUR LITTLE ANGEL GABRIELA

Cathi Mundt

February 15, 2008

Just recently found out about Fonzo's passing. Was a dear girlfriend for over three years. Lots of memories. My heart and my prayers go out to all his family and friends. With deepest sympathy, always, Cathi

Amy Sanchez

February 12, 2008

Fonso was the father of my son,and my 1st true love.You'll always be greatly respected and missed by me and my family. You lived your life the way you damn well pleased, and not too many people can say that. Eternally Yours, Amy .A .Sanchez

Carlos Colunga

February 12, 2008

Dear Dad,
I'll never forget when we went to 6 flags,and the car show . We always laughed and had fun when you picked me up. You will always be in my heart and I know you will watch over me and Gabriela and Goosie.I miss you so much.I love you dad. Carlos

Lucy Harmon(Velazquez)

February 11, 2008

My Deepest Condolences go out to the Colunga family. I've known Fonso for a long time & he was always there to make you laugh & definately put a smile on your face! Fonso you will be missed by many! Love Lucy

jill esaman

February 10, 2008

Fonzo i will miss u!!!! such a shock! my deepest sympathy to the family. I still cant believe u are gone. i love u and will miss u!

sylvia

February 9, 2008

my deepest condolences to the family . jr just the presence of your smile use to make me happy you will be miss by many

FRANKIE GONIA

February 9, 2008

TO THE COLUNGA FAMILY, FONZO WAS A VERY DEAR FRIEND, I AM VERY SADDENED FOR THE FAMILY'S LOSS. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS AS WILL HIS CHILDREN. I KNOW FONZO WE KNEW EACH OTHER ONLY FOR A FEW YEARS BUT THEY SURE WERE PRICELESS. ALL THE TIMES WE KICKED IT WILL REMAIN IN MY MEMORIES FOREVER...LOVE FRANKIE

Kimberly Crosbie

February 8, 2008

Im so deeply sorry for your loss, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rebecca (Flaca) Martinez

February 8, 2008

When I got the call, I couldn't believe it. Fonzo, you will be missed but NEVER forgotten!! My deepest condolences to the family. My prayers are with everyone one of you!

Tony L

February 8, 2008

We will truly miss "Fonzo". Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. May the good Lord look over him always.
Tony and Tina L.

February 8, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Angela Flores

February 8, 2008

Fonzo,Fonzo I cant even express how you will be missed. But no this to me and the other Kittys you were always looking lol.

Love You Like no other. Angie Flores

Holly Holcomb

February 8, 2008

Fonso ~
I am numb with the shock of your loss. You will be truly missed by all that knew you. Always quick to smile and make others laugh . . . .
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Johnny, Diana, Nito & Stephie Villarreal

February 7, 2008

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Colunga Family, Amy & Carlos. Fonso was a fun loving guy with plenty of smiles!!...You will be missed!!

Rosemary

February 7, 2008

My condolences to the Kolunga Family, I knew Fonzo for many years, we were good friends throughout the years. God must have had a plan for you, you are in a better place now. You wil be missed!

Tanya

February 7, 2008

Hey Junior,
Gonna miss u dearly but I will truly cheerish the fun we had when we were young. You will always be in my heart and thoughts, love u always.

carmen cartagena

February 7, 2008

long time buddy who will truly be
missed. I will always love you.

Bill & lucy Keith

February 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

ryan lawson

February 7, 2008

fonso u will be miss, your are gone way to soon, but they say not to ? gods doing..he has bigger plans for you..may god keep your children safe, and save a chair for me so when i get there we can reminisce..You will never be forgotten..

Tony Belmontes

February 7, 2008

you will be missed much by everyone....gone way too soon.
Tony and Katrina

Julio Cruz

February 7, 2008

God bless you Fonzo !! Thanks for being there for my daughter and her Mom. I wish we could have hung out more than what we did, but the times we did hang out I got to see how cool you really were. You're in a much better place now man !! I couldn't believe it when I heard you were gone !! But like I said man, you're in a much better place. It was nice meeting you, kicking it with you, and just knowing you as a person !! God bless you and your loved ones and you will be missed "bro" !!

Nick Weid

February 6, 2008

Fonzo-I spell it with a "z" because to me you were "the Fonz", the coolest! We'll miss our concert partner, but we will rock together again one day. You will be with us in spirit forever. I love you bro and always will!

John Colunga and Jennifer Basgall

February 6, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Katie Pickl (Michelle,Gary, Brooke, Chance & Tony's Mum)

February 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JENNIFER BALL

February 6, 2008

DEAR FRIEND,THERE SO MUCH TO SAY,DONT KNOW HOW.GONNA MISS YOU COMING IN MY STORE TALKING A BUNCH OF DUM STUFF AND MAKING ME LAUGH.CANT STOP THINKING OF YOU. LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU. I WILL SEE YOU WHEN ITS MY TIME.THANKS FOR BEING MY FRIEND.

Jose Ortiz

February 6, 2008

My heart and prayers go out to the Colunga family during this difficult time. Fonso was a very good friend of mine for many years.

You will never be forgotten.

neslie vanroosenbeek

February 6, 2008

fonso you will be deeply missed by me and my son. i wish you could of meet him but thats ok we will be up there with you someday

John

February 6, 2008

Gone too soon!

Crazy Brenda and Frankie

February 6, 2008

Long time friend of many years who we will truly miss. You will always be in our hearts and our prays. Now I know there is another angel watching over us. My deepest sympathy to Colunga family.

Zachary Haack

February 6, 2008

Your my best friend for 4 years, and me and my mom and my sister. Miss you, truly!

Sarah Baker

February 6, 2008

Fonso, I will always have fond memories of you and the old school days. It was just last week when you told me to stay out of trouble. I will most definately take that to heart. You will always have my respect and be truly missed. Your friend...Sarah Baker

Terri kubek

February 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at the time of your great loss.

Tommy Vega

February 6, 2008

My deepest condolences to the Colunga family. Fonso will be missed by many.
God bless your family.

lena vanroosenbeek

February 6, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Jennifer Ball

February 6, 2008

Dear Friend, There so much to say, dont know how to say it.I will miss you. you left me with lots of good momments,memorys just know,your in a better place.see you when i get there..

Monica

February 6, 2008

And you were always there for us,Fonso..Im gonna miss your voice when you called, saying "whats up little woman"..who am I gonna call when I need to talk?? see you soon my friend...
Little Woman

Nikki Haack

February 6, 2008

Nikki Haack and kids beloved previous girlfriend of 4 years. We will miss you and forever keep you in our memory.You will never be forgotten.

Monica Sanchez

February 6, 2008

My Dearest Fonso,
You were my friend and my brother for over 20 years..I can't stop thinking of all the fun times we shared. Carlos will truly not know what to do without you.Your loss is devastating.........We loved you dearly and always will.-The Sanchez Family

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