Alonzo James Munoz

Alonzo James “Zoe” Muñoz, 26, of Van Wert, lost his battle with addiction on Wednesday afternoon, December 18, 2019, at his residence.

He was born December 28, 1992, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Victoria Lynn (Oszakiewski) Panning of Van Wert and Irving Muñoz of Chicago.

Zoe was a 2011 graduate of Van Wert High School and had gone to school for welding.

He is survived by his son, Wyatt James Muñoz of Van Wert, best friend and mother of his son, Tiffany Raines; a daughter, Jerzie Rose of Van Wert; one brother, Steven E. Castillo of Chicago; and three sisters, Nicole Marie (Casey) Castillo of Elmendorf, Texas, and Alexis Sophia Muñoz and Arianna Muñoz, both of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Funeral services are scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, December 28, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert. 

Visitation is from noon-4 p.m. Saturday (December 28) at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Westwood Behavioral Health Center. 

Condolences may be expressed at cowanfuneralhome.com.