Liborio Alfonso Cifuentes Patino Obituary (1934 - 2014)

Liborio Alfonso Cifuentes Patino, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, returned to the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on January 26, 2014. He was born August 2, 1934 in Tuquerres, Narino, Colombia to Liborio Cifuentes and Carmen Amelia Patino. He gave his youth with his golden heart, in order to marry his first wife, Martha Colunge and accept her as a widow with six children, love them, care for them, and be an example to them. They later had two children of their own. Papuchi, as we all lovingly called him, was an example of a true disciple of Christ, always helping and caring for others, living the Golden Rule. He was totally dedicated to his family and raised, loved and adopted in his heart, a granddaughter, great granddaughter and a step daughter from his second marriage as his own children. One of his gifts was his mechanical ability to fix automobiles, electronics and cook for the family. He was kind and loving to all children and they loved his stories and sense of humor. He even gave some of his relatives and friends haircuts during crescent moon, in order for their hairs to grow. One of his characteristics was his strength. He worked hard in order to provide a living for his family. He was a great dancer and singer. We will always remember what a great Tango dancer he was! He loved to give nick-names to all of his friends and relatives. After his beloved Martica passed away, he was so sad that he came to Utah, 5 years later. He met his loving Beatriz, marrying her during the new century on December 31, 1999 at midnight. He was a very noble, good and tender husband for 13 years. Although some days were worse than others, Papuchi, managed to pull through over and over again for a long time in order to continue to lighten our days with his jokes! Survived by his wife: Beatriz R. Cifuentes, his daughter Martha (Joe) Thurston, his adoptive daughter Yohanna (Daniel) McCarty, his step children, and all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his first wife Martha Colunge, son Mario E. Cifuentes, step children Edith Baruque, Eduardo Martinez and granddaughter Jacqueline Villota. We will continue to love and remember you until we meet again Papuchi. Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 29th 12:00 noon at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy. South Jordan, UT. A viewing will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 prior to the services. Interment Herriman. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com Funeral Services for Liborio Alfonso Cifuentes Patino will be broadcast live on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 beginning at 12:00 Noon MST. To watch these services, please scroll down to the Video section below and click on the "PLAY" icon. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT USA 84095