YUJA, Abraham Peter

Abraham Peter Yuja, “Sonny”, was called home on Monday November 3, 2014 at the age of 88. He was born June 26, 1926 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. He was a lifetime member of St. Thomas More where he served as an altar server for several years. He was known by many names- Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and “Popi”. Sonny never met a stranger he only met a friend. He loved all who joined the family, took in other families and made them apart of his.

He worked for Prudential Insurance, retiring after 50 years of service. Sonny was a successful Entrepreneur.

Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Fedua Asfura Yuja and daughter Rosemarie Golden, husband David and son George Yuja and wife Lori. Grandchildren Elizabeth Leyendecker and husband Scott, Jenniffer Castillo and husband David, Joshua Yuja, Jessica Yuja and Hallie Holden. Great-grandchildren Dalis and Dilon Leyendecker, Aiden and Giovonni Castillo. Preceded in death by his daughter Jane Griffith and husband Joe Paul. He will always be in our hearts and forever loved.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm with the recitation of the Rosary at 7:30 pm at Cook- Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am, Friday November 7, 2014 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s American Association, St. Jude or your preferred charity.