

Uziel Melgoza Pecina, Jr., affectionately known as “Uzielito” went to heaven on November 4, 2016. He was our beloved hero, renaissance man, entrepreneur, compassionate son, brother, friend, athlete and talented musician.
Born on August 18, 1998, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Dr. Uzziel H. Pecina and Adriana Melgoza Pecina, both very active community members; Uzielito was widely known for his love of family, friends, faith, culture and community.
Uzielito blessed us for 18 years with his intelligence, wit, humor, resilience, music and deep compassion for his family and friends. He accomplished in his 18 years of life what many of us could only dream of completing. He graduated from Lincoln College Preparatory Academy where he excelled in academics being named 2016 Scholar Athlete by the Kansas City Star, student council where he was selected by Missouri Boys State and athletics lettering in soccer, baseball and tennis. His charisma, style, and infectious swagger earned him Prom King and gained him much popularity in the KC Sneakerhead community. An avid percussionist, he played Carnegie Hall in New York City and for the Community Christian Church Journey Band while occasionally playing with his dad in Trio Aztlan.
So generous with others and civic-minded, Uzielito worked hard to earn his Eagle Scout status and recently enlisted as a US Army Reservist, 12D Combat Engineer.
Uzielito lived a life of service to others and, even in his passing, his life serves as a call to help other children coping with life’s challenges. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.
He is survived by his parents; his siblings Ximena, Alejandra, Luis Enrique; maternal grandparents; Tomas and Alicia Melgoza; paternal grandmother, Graciela Hernandez Pecina and countless aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Antonio Carreon Pecina; and his cousin Joseph Pecina Pine.
Visitation, Tuesday, November 8, from 5:30-7:30PM with personal reflection to follow. Rosary at 5 PM and a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, November 9, at 10:30 a.m. All services at Community Christian Church, 4601 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64112. Burial immediately following Celebration of Life at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, KCKS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for family expenses can be sent to Community Christian Church, c/o Pecina family, 4601 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64112.
Condolences may be made at www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com 816-753-6200
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