Mariano F. Mendez

1924 - 2017

Mariano F. Mendez obituary, 1924-2017, Woodland, CA

BORN

1924

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors

175 2nd Street

Woodland, California

Mariano Mendez Obituary

Jan. 29, 1924 - Jan. 13, 2017

Mariano Mendez, 92, passed away at home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Christina and children, Steve, Diana (Mark Torricelli), Marianne (Chuck Rowbottom), Michelle (Dan Bellini) and son-in-law, Ernie Lucero. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Jim (Lettie), Jennifer, Alex, Nicole, Diego, Francisco, Alyssa, Nic, Nathan and Alec. He is also survived by sisters Margaret Gonzalez, Dolores Argumedo, sister-in-law, Angie Mendez, as well as his brothers-in-law, John Roman and Manuel Arellano. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sylvia Lucero and brother, Luis Mendez.

Mariano is a veteran of the Marine Corps, Fourth Division, honorably discharged with several medals including a Purple Heart and a Gold Star (in lieu of a second purple medal). He served with distinction in WWII with "The Fighting Four" seeing combat in Roi Nanur, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima.

Mariano's passing was quiet and peaceful, just as the man he was and will continue to be in our hearts.

The Rosary will be held at Kraft Bros. Funeral Home, 175 Second St., Woodland, Sunday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. The Catholic Funeral Mass will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Monday, Jan. 23 at 10:30 a.m., interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association, Holy Rosary Catholic Church or a charity of your choosing.

Published by Daily Democrat from Jan. 19 to Jan. 21, 2017.
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Offering my deepest condolences to the Mendez Family. And, to my oh so dear friend Marianne, you are made stronger by having been the daughter of this great man. Love you. Myriam

Myriam Gonzalez

January 30, 2017

Don Mariano, as I used to call him, was no doubt a very special man, whom I will always hold in great esteem. For all of the years that I knew him, he was a most respectful and well-centered man. I never saw him lose control of his temper, no matter the situation. He and Cristina made an amazing and loving pair together, a true example to all that knew them. Don Mariano, you will be missed.
Que en la Gloria de Dios descanse.

Enrique Rivas

January 24, 2017

I lost a good friend and a great Mari he corps hero of ww 11. Mariano earned two purple hearts, one in Saipan and one Iwo jima
. Mariano was a member of the greatest generation!

Samuel Ortega

January 20, 2017

A wonderful gentleman who had so much history to share. I enjoyed our talks together on the front porch.

David Flory

January 19, 2017

We are saddened by the loss of this beautiful man. He was loved by so many and we all will miss him terribly. Our hearts go out to his family. May God bless them and give them the courage to deal with this loss.

Barbara Bellini

January 19, 2017

We are so deeply saddened to hear of Mariano's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Bob & Dianne Gillin

January 19, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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22

Rosary

6:00 p.m.

Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors

175 2nd Street PO Box 527, Woodland, CA 95695

Jan

23

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

CA

Jan

23

Interment

St. Joseph's Cemetery

CA

Funeral services provided by:

Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors

175 2nd Street PO Box 527, Woodland, CA 95695

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