

Our loving Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and Patriarch, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 6, 2021. Efraim was born in Nogales, Arizona on October 15, 1934 to Frank and Maria Huerta. He married Aurora (Roy) Mercado on December 17, 1960. Passion and humor defined all aspects of their relationship. Efraim selflessly sacrificed his own desires to provide for his family needs and to help them pursue their potential by working multiple jobs for them. His children were able to pursue their college education and graduate from ASU, NAU, Ottawa University, Phoenix College and GCC. Efraim worked in construction (masonry/pipe-laying) for 44 years. Despite the hard work in the Arizona climate, he made time for so many others. He served diligently as a community leader, church volunteer and advocate for children. He lived life as a true Roman Catholic; Member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church/Guadalupe Chapel in Glendale. He was a founding member of the Glendale Youth Center, Member of Glendale Fiestas Patrias, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Sociedad Mutualista Obrera Funeraria, Member of Las Guadalupanas of Capilla de Guadalupe, Glendale Development Advisory Board member, Community Action Program Volunteer/Fundraiser, Glenn F. Burton School PTA, Glendale Elementary School District Parent Advisory Board and Boy Scouts of America. Efraim spent his leisure time enjoying the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals and going to the casinos. In his early days, Efraim attended the Arthur Murray Dance School and became an awesome dancer. He impressed his wife and the rest is HISTORY.
WE LOVE YOU! YOU WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY!
Efraim is survived by his children: Anna Martinez, Veronica Huerta, Rueben Huerta, Rebecca Daniel, Efraim Huerta II, and Raquel Munoz. Grandchildren: Daniel Huerta, Nathan Martinez, Natalie Martinez, Christopher DelaGuerra, Johnny Gonzales III, Jacob Gonzales, and never forgotten Joshua Daniel. Great-grandchildren: Daniel Huerta Jr., Azalea Marquez, Izaya Marquez, Izabell Marquez, John Paul Bohn and Gianna Bella Gonzales. Efraim is also survived by his sibling Elizabeth Huerta-Cate.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 16, 2021 at Vineyard Church North Phoenix at 6250 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale, AZ. 85302 at 9:00 a.m. Immediately following service, Interment will be held at Resthaven Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, AZ. 85301.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GreenAcresGlendaleMort.com for the Huerta family.
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