Religion: Brujo (medicine man) 
Name: Pepe
Classification:
supporting character
clergy/religious leader
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: The Punisher (vol. 2) #11 (Sep. 1988): "Second Sight"
Creators: Mike Baron, Whilce Portacio, Scott Williams
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 1
Ally: Punisher
Nation: Mexico
Gender: male
Pepe was a "brujo", a Spanish word that can be translated as "warlock" (male witch) or "witch doctor" or "medicine man", which is what one source identifies him as. The story with Pape apparently took place in Mexico. Brujos are often associated with some form of Santeria.
That Pepe is a "brujo" is not in question. This is his defining characteristic. Whether or not Pepe is a practitioner of Santeria or is a "brujo" in some other religious tradition is not yet confirmed. Possibly the word is used here simply to indicate a male practitioner of magic.
Pepe apparently had genuine magical ability, but not enough to prevent himself from being gunned down by the human smugglers that he rescued the Punisher from.
The Punisher (vol. 2) #11 (Sep. 1988): "Second Sight"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.comicboards.com/marvelguide/p.htm
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brujer%C3%ADa
- http://altreligion.about.com/library/glossary/bldefbrujo.htm