Rafael Fonseca Estrada, 53, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 13, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Rafael was born May 4, 1970, in Cerano, Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Agustin Fonseca and Lucia Estrada. He grew up in Mexico and moved to the United States as a teenager to help provide for his family.
In 1997, he married Alicia Ortiz. They were later divorced. Rafael moved to Long Beach, California, where he worked for many years as a chef and later made his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Rafael was a member of the Catholic Church. He was a hard worker who enjoyed dancing, music, parks, cook outs, and alcohol in his free time. He had a passion for cooking, especially Italian dishes. Rafael was a family man, always provided and made sure his family was set. He loved cracking jokes and was the life of the party.
Rafael is survived by his daughter, Lizbeth Fonseca of Kansas City, MO; daughter, Kimberly Fonseca of Idaho, Falls, ID; son, Rafael Ivan Fonseca of Idaho Falls, ID; mother, Lucia Estrada; siblings, Jorge, Angelica, Socorro, Gloria, Jesus, Rosa Maria, Veronica, and Agustin; and three grandchildren. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family, and many loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his father, Agustin Fonseca and his grandparents.
Service and burial will be held in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Rafael Fonseca Estrada, de 53 años, de Idaho Falls, falleció el 13 de febrero de 2024 en el Centro Médico Regional del Este de Idaho. EIRMC.
Rafael nació el 4 de mayo de 1970 en Cerano, Yuriria, Guanajuato, México, hijo de Agustín Fonseca y Lucía Estrada. Creció en México y se mudó a los Estados Unidos cuando era adolescente para ayudar a mantener a su familia.
En 1997 se casó con Alicia Ortiz. Posteriormente se divorciaron. Rafael se mudó a Long Beach, California, donde trabajó durante muchos años como chef y luego estableció su hogar en Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Rafael era miembro de la Iglesia Católica. Era un gran trabajador que disfrutaba del baile, la música, los parques, las comidas al aire libre y el alcohol en su tiempo libre. Le apasionaba la cocina, especialmente los platos italianos. Rafael era un hombre de familia, siempre proveía y se aseguraba de que su familia estuviera bien. Le encantaba hacer bromas y era el alma de la fiesta.
A Rafael le sobreviven su hija, Lizbeth Fonseca de Kansas City, MO; hija, Kimberly Fonseca de Idaho, Falls, Idaho; hijo, Rafael Ivan Fonseca de Idaho Falls, ID; madre, Lucía Estrada; hermanos, Jorge, Angélica, Socorro, Gloria, Jesús, Rosa María, Verónica y Agustín; y tres nietos. También deja atrás a muchas sobrinas y sobrinos, familiares y muchos seres queridos.
Le precedieron en la muerte su padre, Agustín Fonseca y sus abuelos.
El servicio y el entierro se llevarán a cabo en Guanajuato, México.
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