Alfonso Renteria

Alfonso Renteria, age 90, passed away on September 28, 2026. Born on April 12, 1936, in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico, Alfonso lived a life marked by steady purpose, quiet strength, and deep devotion to those around him. He resided in Chula Vista, California.

Throughout his years, Alfonso was known for a generosity that asked for no recognition and a selfless way of showing up for others—consistently, thoughtfully, and without hesitation. His honesty and loyalty formed the bedrock of his relationships, and his resilience carried him through life’s changes with dignity. In both work and family life, he was guided by hard work, practical wisdom, and a calm, steady presence that earned lasting respect.

Alfonso built a distinguished career as the owner of his own Allstate Insurance Agency for 35 years, serving his community with integrity and care. He also served his country in the United States Army for two years and continued that commitment through four years in the reserves. During his time in the Army, Alfonso played soccer and was a great singer in the Army Quartet—gifts that reflected both discipline and spirit, and that brought people together.

On September 15, 1995, Alfonso married Elena Renteria. Together, they shared a life grounded in commitment and mutual support. Alfonso was the proud father of four children: Julio Alfonso Renteria, Patricia Smith, Alfonso Renteria III, and Ryan S. Renteria. He was also a devoted grandfather to six grandchildren and a great-grandfather to one great grandchild, roles he carried with the same steadfast care that defined all he did.

Alfonso’s interests reflected a full and engaged life. He loved sports—especially soccer and boxing—and he was a big fan of Las Chivas. He was also a sailor who loved to spend time on his sail boats, drawn to the open water with the same steady confidence that shaped his life. He loved to fly and came close to earning his pilot’s license, a pursuit that spoke to his enduring determination and willingness to keep reaching for new horizons.

Alfonso will be remembered with gratitude and respect—for the life he built, the values he lived by, and the many ways he gave of himself. His legacy endures in the family he loved, the service he rendered, and the example he set through a life lived with honor.