Eluterio Zuniga Obituary (2025)

Eluterio “Electro” Zuniga, age 65, of Martindale, Texas, gained his heavenly wings and was called by our Heavenly Father and entered eternal life on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Electro is preceded in death by his parents: Felicita “Licha” and Abran Zuniga; brother: Jesse Zuniga; sisters: Gloria (Zuniga) Cordero and Ofelia (Zuniga) Longoria; father-in-law (his Suergo): Jose A. Molina and former wife: Sylvia (Perez) Zuniga. Electro was the 7th of ten children, born to Felicita “Licha” (Rodriquez) and Abran Zuniga, on December 15, 1959, in Fentress, Texas. He was employed at Texas State University for twenty-three (23) years. For many years, he was an important component and assistant with Ruben’s Disco which later became Ruben’s Jukebox. With the experience and knowledge gained of operating a mobile disc jockey business, he later became his own business known as Electro’s Power Mix. Through his DJ business, he was introduced to so many Tejano artists, wh became close and dear friends of his. He was a former member of La Sociedad Cuauhtemoc – Cuauhtemoc Hall, San Marcos, Texas. Electro loved celebrating with his family and friends, dancing, taking cruises, traveling to various casinos and he loved music, all types of music and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. Electro was known for his charismatic smile, his unique laughter and sense of humor, his debonair style of dress, his compassion to help others in their time of need; a heart of gold filled with kindness and always, always volunteered or provided his DJ services at little or no cost for community, school and church fundraisers and events. Electro was no stranger to local and surrounding parishes and churches, providing awesome music for all to enjoy during their annual church Jamaica’s. He was known for his friendly personality and never met a stranger; he acquired and became friends with so many individuals during his lifetime. Electro played an important role in my many celebrations by providing the best music during these important accomplishments in the lives of others; high school and college graduations, quinceanera’s, weddings, anniversaries, birthday celebrations; knowing that each celebration was very important. Through these celebrations, he became an extended family member to many of these families. He is survived by his high-school sweetheart and beloved wife of thirteen (13) years: Sonia Molina-Zuniga; sons: Jorden Zuniga, Paul Perez, Michael Saucedo, Eddie Perez (Erinn) and Javier Villalpando; daughter: Clarissa Rodriguez; grandchildren: Landen Zuniga, Trae Perez, Jayden Saucedo, Josua Perez, Dorian Perez, Megan Perez and Jasmine Villalpando; great grandchild: Amelia Perez; sisters: Janie Longoria (Herculano “Chato”), Maria Delgado (Richard), Andrea Espinoza (Robert) and Rosie Tristan (Chris); Brothers: Antonio “Tony” Zuniga (Linda) and Ricardo Zuniga (Darlene); mother-in-law ( his suegra): Lupe Molina; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. On behalf of his beloved wife and family, they would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to all who helped with fundraisers during his health diagnosis. Your kindness, thoughtfulness and compassion will always be appreciated and never forgotten. A very special thank you to the Bridgeway Hospice Staff who provided amazing care to Electro, especially to his Hospice nurse, his niece, Teresa Tanguma, for her loving care, patience, love and support during his illness and to his daughter, his Baby Girl, his loving caretaker, Clarissa, who was there taking care of him every day. Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. God Bless You All. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2025 with Recitation of Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m., at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church … 624 E. Hopkins St. … San Marcos, Texas. Morning Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Los Angeles Funeral Home … 300 Cheatham St. … San Marcos, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Juan Cemetery in Reedville, Texas. Serving as Pallbearers: Matthew Espinoza, Chris Tristan, Julian Delgado, Abraham Zuniga, Steven Zuniga, Joshua Zuniga, Danny Garza and Adolph Longoria. Serving as Honorary Pallbearer: Arthur Longoria.