Efrain C. Fontanez, departed Sept. 10, 2020. He was born August 14, 1935. He is preceded in death by his parents Benigno Carrion (PR) and Dolores Fontanez (PR); wife, Elise Fontanez, and step-daughters, Helen Martinez, Louise Maldonado, Pauline Longoria; and other siblings.
Frankie as he was affectionately known, was a Korean War Vet. He was a very inquisitive and charitable man. He was a hard worker, who enjoyed reading, mexican music, the Broncos, and the Rockies. Most of all he loved family gatherings.
He is survived by his sister, Carmen Carrion Delores; step son, Arthur (Pat) Diaz; step-son-in-law, Ines Longoria; sister-in-law, Ramona Martinez; step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends .
Special thanks to hospice for their care. Visitation, Sept. 23, Wednesday, 2p - 6pm. Private graveside, Imperial Memorial Gardens.