Amalio De La Fuente

September 2, 1998 ~ January 17, 2021

Amalio De La Fuente was born on September 2, 1998 in Emilio Carranza, Miguel Auza, Zacatecas, Mexico to Humberto Onofre De La Fuente Alvarado and Bertha Triana Cardiel. He passed away on January 17, 2021.

Amalio was able to accomplish much in the brief 22 years of his life, a life marked by hard work, deep friendships, educational success, fun and adventure, and the love of friends and family.

He loved being surrounded by family and friends during his early years in Mexico. As a young boy, he recalled herding his younger siblings to safety when his home was attacked and his father was kidnapped and held for ransom. This trauma led to his move to the United States when he was a teenager.

In search of a dream, Amalio moved from Mexico to Monticello. He came to an unfamiliar country as a high school sophomore with no understanding of English, but quickly picked up the language. It was not long before he was communicating fluently.

Amalio was quick to make friends and soon had a large group of friends and admirers. He had an enormous heart and was always there to help anyone who needed it. He was loyal, hardworking, talented, ambitious, and loved everyone he came across.

Amalio was able to develop many meaningful relationships and had friends and admirers in many areas, including home, school, church, and work.

Amalio graduated from Monticello High School in 2017 and was awarded a number of scholarships. He played on the football team, sang in the choir, was a member of several clubs, and was on a relay team that clinched a team championship for Monticello High School at the state track meet.

His success grew as he began studies at Utah State University Blanding. Amalio was a Registered Nurse (RN) and was set to graduate from the USU radiology program in May, 2021.

Even though he faced high tuition bills and financial challenges, Amalio was able to progress through the demanding academic work while earning the admiration of fellow students, teachers and coworkers.

He was involved in a number of clubs and groups at USU while serving in student government, participating in the campus cultural exchange group, and being involved in church and social programs.

Amalio loved to work and travel with his father on a ranch and as a mechanic, caring for animals, helping those in need, and working towards a bright future.

He leaves behind many friends and loved ones who are devastated by his loss and the premature delay of his dream.

Amalio is survived by his parents; sisters Johanna, Candy, and Daisy; and brother Humberto along with a large extended family including nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and cousins in Mexico and across the United States.

He will be laid to rest in his hometown, Emilio Carranza Miguel Auza Zacatecas.