Obituary of Ceferino Curenio

Ceferino "Tata" R. Curenio, passed away with his daughters, Lupita and Cindy, by his side, along with all his loved ones. He was born in Texcoco, Mexico and came to the United States at the age of 9. He was previously employed as a field worker for many years, as well as working at Spreckels Sugar Company, and Simplot Foods, where he retired. Ceferino was a member of Teamsters Local 890, Grupo Unidad, Alianza Azteca, Grupo El Salvador, Buena Voluntad, Nueva Vida and Firm Believer in UFW (United Farm Workers). He was an avid San Francisco Giants and 49'ers fan; he enjoyed watching his late night cowboy movies, as well as watching the sport of Boxing. He loved playing dice and enjoyed a game of poker with the family. He always went out of his way to care for his family. He especially enjoyed taking his family out to eat at the Hometown Buffet and the Zacatecano. His life was filled to the fullest and he blessed many people with precious memories. We are all blessed to have had such a wonderful man, who taught us that we can do anything in life even when others doubted us. He lived with his daughter, Lupe for 5 years and enjoyed the country view. He helped make a difference by marching with Cesar Chavez, for it was a strong belief he had that we needed to stand strong. He walked again with his grandchildren at the age of 84, to chant the famous words, "Si se Puede!". He was known by many and loved by all. The family wants to thank his "angels" who cared for him on a daily basis till the end, Isabel, Melissa and Dorothy from Hospice and Priscilla White for all her loving care. Also, thanks to Dr. Rafael Siqueiros and Acacia Family Medical Group for their care. survived by his only son Ceferino Curenio, Jr. of Salinas daughters Lupita (Esteban) Alvarado of Salinas Cindy (Jorge) Ochoa of Soledad Julie Curenio of Soledad 14 grandchildren 20 great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews preceded in death by wife Josie Curenio daughters Rosie Espinoza, Alicia Curenio