Mario Efren Borunda

presence of his family who loved and cared for him dearly. Born on March 8, 1954 in Chihuahua, Chih., Mexico, Mario Efren lived with his family in the neighborhood known as Col. Campesina, where he enjoyed life as a young boy and teenager. As a young adult, he made the bold decision to move to the United States in aspiration of greater opportunities. After settling in Houston, he met Diana and the inseparable pair were married on April 8, 1979. He was blessed when his children were born, and was happy that he got his pair, a girl and a boy. Mario had an undeniable strong work ethic, taking great pride in all his occupations in an effort to provide for his family. Well known for his passion for all things cars, Mario enjoyed driving, attending auto shows, watching car and truck restoration programs, and was proud of his ever-growing collection of Hot Wheels. Mario Efren is preceded in death by his father, Juan Borunda, and brother, Saul Borunda. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Diana Borunda, daughter, Angelic Borunda, and son, Gabriel Borunda, of Houston, TX. His beloved mother, Catalina Pena de Borunda, siblings, Luis Borunda (Virginia†), Arturo Borunda (Chela), Mari Borunda Ordonez (Arturo), Leticia Borunda Cano (Tano), Jose Nicolas Borunda (Lety), Rafael Borunda (Amelia), and Manuel Borunda, and sister-in-law, Thencha Borunda (Saul†), of Chihuahua, Chih. As well as, godchildren, George Olivo Jr., Diana Angelica Borunda, Eloy C. Medina, Sarah N. Means, and Aaden J. Means. In addition to his immediate family, Efren leaves to cherish his memory, his mother-in-law, a great host of sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins, and lifelong friends, all of whom he loved very much. Though Mario Efren will be deeply missed by us all, we take comfort in knowing that his memory will continue to live on, both in our hearts and through our lives.

A visitation for Mario will be held Sunday, November 21, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Crespo - Broadway, 4136 Broadway St., Houston, Texas 77087. A rosary will occur Sunday, November 21, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 4136 Broadway St., Houston, Texas 77087. A funeral mass will occur Monday, November 22, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4918 Cochran St., Houston, Texas 77009. A committal service will occur Monday, November 22, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale, Houston, TX 77023.

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