Nefi Trevino Obituary (1941

Nefi Treviño A. passed away peacefully on February 20, 2021. He was 79. Nefi was “born of goodly parents” Hector Treviño and Alicia Allison on August 15, 1941 in Monterrey, Mexico. He was the second of 13 children. His father was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints the month before his birth so Nefi considered himself born into The Church. Nefi was sealed to his parents in November 1945 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. They were among the first group of saints to receive the temple ordinances in Spanish. Nefi was always known for his tireless work ethic which he acquired while helping on his parent’s farm. At 17, he served his first mission for The Church as a labor missionary, building chapels throughout northern Mexico. At the age of 18 he completed his required military service. He then was called on his second full-time mission for The Church in 1961, this time as a proselyting missionary in the North Mexican Mission. After his return he met Rosa Elia Flores, a recent convert to The Church. They were married on October 6, 1964 and were sealed a few days later in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Nefi and Rosa had four children, Hector, David (Anna), Raquel (Rogelio Esparza), and Alberto (Melissa). After his missions, Nefi studied finance and accounting and began working for the Bimbo Bread Company in Monterrey, Mexico. Immediately after their wedding, Nefi and Rosa moved to Mexico City, as he was offered a job in the financial department of The Church Educational System in Mexico. This position offered them both steady jobs, continuing education, and great opportunities to build the kingdom in Mexico. During this time he served in many church callings including high counselor, bishop, seminary and institute teacher, and temple worker after the dedication of the Mexico City Temple in 1983. In 1984, with his two oldest sons on missions, he seized an opportunity to fulfill a life-long dream of finishing college. With his wife and two younger children he moved to Provo, Utah and attended Brigham Young University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in three years. After finishing school he returned to Mexico City where he worked in the financial and accounting department of the Mexico Area of The Church. During this time he continued to serve in the high council, institute teacher and as a temple worker. In 1989, he became a sealer in the Mexico City Temple. In 1991, Nefi and Rosa were called to serve as mission presidents of the Mexico Hermosillo Mission, where he touched the lives of many young missionaries who continue to revere his example and teachings. After his service he returned to his birthplace of Monterrey, where he continued to work for the Mexico North Area of The Church. He retired in 1996. In 1997, Nefi and Rosa moved back to Provo, Utah to be closer to their kids. In 2000, they were called to preside over the newly-constructed Merida Mexico Temple. After their return he continued to serve as a sealer in the Provo Temple and worked part-time as a translator for the BYU Religious Studies Center. He also continued the family history work his father had started. He also enjoyed spending time with this children and grandchildren, especially during family dinners. During his last days on earth, while Nefi struggled with complications from COVID-19, he came closer to his Savior, Jesus Christ, than ever before. Nefi is survived by his wife, their four children, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 8 of his siblings. The Treviño family wants to express their gratitude and appreciation for the excellent care our father received from the ICU medical team and support staff at Utah Valley Hospital. We also express our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Marlin Christianson who took care of Nefi for many years as his primary care physician. Funeral arrangements by Berg Mortuary of Provo. Thank you for your services during this difficult time. Private family graveside services will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo, Utah. A private family viewing will be held at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, from 11-11:45 a.m. prior to services at the cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.