Yet Another Tragedy

I would like to take the time out to remember Mauricio (Maurice) Lacayo a friend I worked with at Neways. He passed away January 19th. He leaves behind his wife and 3 children 6, 2, and a 6 month old. He was like a brother to me....I really enjoyed working with him we had fun times. Maurice was always such a smiley guy, he said hi to everyone! He was the friendliest guy you would ever meet. I lost contact with him and I tried to find him to see how he was doing but I just couldn't get a hold of him. I regret not trying harder to get in touch but at the same time I think his death would have been harder to deal with. I keep thinking about his small children and I don't know who I feel worse for....the older one who has come to terms with the fact that she lost her father or the two younger ones who will not have memories of him. It is devastating for everyone member of his family. Maurice will be missed! My heart goes out to his wife and children. I am sure they have lots of friends and family there to support them and to help them in any way possible.

Mauricio Lacayo

1979 ~ 2010

Mauricio Javier Lacayo Gomez died January 19, 2010 in American Fork from a tragic accident. He was born February 1, 1979 in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.The son of Rosa Eugenia and Baldomero Ranferi Escobar, and the late Hector Alberto Lacayo, Mauricio was a precocious and intelligent child, always getting high grades for which he received several awards.He was an active Boy Scout, enjoyed karate, and loved to dance"often drawing a crowd that would make a circle to cheer him on.Most everyone who met him loved his personality. After graduating from Provo's Timpview High School in 1998, Mauricio certified as an EMT and worked as a volunteer with the Provo Fire Department. He volunteered with the Saratoga Springs Police Department and was soon to complete his degree at UVU to become a paramedic. He served a Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking mission for the LDS Church in Boston, Massachusetts from 1999 to 2001. Mauricio married Yolanda Meza Sanchez June 28, 2002 in the Salt Lake City Temple.They have three beautiful children: Victoria 6, Israel 2, and Caleb Josue 6 months.He was a very good son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and cousin"and the best friend you could have.Mauricio had a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and served faithfully in various callings as a teacher, financial clerk, executive secretary, bishopric counselor, and most recently as a counselor in his Elders Quorum"always serving his fellowmen with much love.He always made us laugh with his great sense of humor and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife and children, Saratoga Springs; his parents, Payson; brothers and sisters Doris (Findley) Jenkins, Idaho; Fernando Escobar, Arizona; Nancy (Jeff) Despain, Heber; Ottavio (Claudia) Lacayo, Orem; Astrid (Daniel) Garza, Arizona; Juan Pablo (Marielena) Lacayo, Springville; Mariela Lacayo, Springville; and Jacob Isaac Escobar, Payson; aunts and uncles Maria (Manuel) Climent, Lehi; and Jose Adolfo (Margarita) Garcia, South Jordan.

Mauricio, you will be greatly missed. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!

A viewing will be held from 10:00-11:30 before the funeral services. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 26 at 12:00 Noon at the Saratoga Springs 6th Ward Chapel, 267 N. Weatherby Dr. in Saratoga Springs. Interment will be at the Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please give to the Mauricio Lacayo trust fund at Wells Fargo or the Bank of American Fork. Please share condolences at www.serenicare.com