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1963
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2012
Mark Arruiza Obituary
Aug.24, 1963 - Dec.8, 2012
Resident of Los Gatos
Mark was a wonderful friend and son who touched many lives with his friendly personality. Mark died peacefully at his home in Los Gatos, CA with his parents at his bedside. He left us much to soon.
Mark was born in Anaheim, CA and graduated from Aptos High School in 1982. He moved to Los Gatos, CA in 1983 and held various bartender positions including sixteen years with Embassy Suites Hotel in Milpitas, CA, his last employer. He was a gifted communicator with always a joke or story to tell his customers and hotel associates. Mark, with his easy going personality, made many friends among the local patrons, international travelers and the hotel staff. He was liked by all who knew him.
Mark is survived by his father Alfonso Arruiza, stepmother Sandra and mother Priscilla Swanson, aunts and uncles Carlos and Theresa Pailma, Daniel and Elizabeth Arruiza, Douglas and Barbara Swanson, Josefa Arruiza, Juanita Ryan, Ofelia Arruiza, and numerous cousins. The pleasure of his company will be missed by family and friends.
A memorial Catholic service will be held at Saint Julie's Catholic Church, 6410 Cottle Rd, San Jose, CA on December 22nd at 1:00. A reception in the parish hall will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in memory of Mark.
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Patty Miles
March 19, 2013
My heart is very sad. Mark was a wonderful person and will always hold a special place in my heart. My love goes out to his family.
Catherine Renninger
December 22, 2012
Mark was a great friend for many years, he will be missed. Mark was the kindest, caring and sweetest man. Whenever we worked together he was always the first person I looked for so we could give each other the biggest hug ever and the last hug at the end of the night. Mark I will miss you, your giant bear hugs and the sweet nature you were. I am so proud to call you my friend,
Respectful I won't be able to attend your service but you are always in my heart.... hopefully you'll watch over me, I need an angel like you, xoxo
Miss you Mark. We will have a drink with you when we get to heaven.
December 21, 2012
Mark was our favorite bartender ever. He was a great guy. Always had a joke to tell, a pictrure to show, something interesting to say. Always had our drink ready before qwe sat down at the bar. He was the reason why we always loved to go to Embassy Suites. Embassy will never be the same without him. I'm sure all of our friends at the bar feel the same way. We will miss you Mark. God bless you. Your friends Bob and Susan
Christine Swarts
December 20, 2012
I had the pleasure of working with Mark first at Carlos Goldstein's and then again years later at the Embassy Suites. He was always in good spirits and was a fun guy to be around. I'd like to send my deepest condolences to his family. He went home too soon, but know this: "There is no death, only a change of worlds." His joyful spirit will live forever. Until we meet again, rest in peace fine friend.
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Rich Archuleta
December 20, 2012
Gonna miss you Mark. You were a gentle Giant. I feel fortunate to have met you. I'm really sad to know I'll never get to hear your incredibly funny laugh. The Embassy will never be the same. Rest In Peace Buddy
Love From Cheryl Washington
Cheryl Washington
December 19, 2012
I send my prayers and love to Mark's loved ones! Regretfully, I will not be able to make the service due to my fathers' soon pending home going. Please know that Mark was SPECIAL TO ME! I've known him for more than 16 years from the Embassy Suites. He was the sweetest, giving soul. When my husband passed away he consoled me and sat with me almost every night and watched TV with me at the Embassy Lounge and with me he shared his beloved french fries with vinager....Oh and yeah and his candy! He will be missed and know that he was and will always be loved!!
December 19, 2012
What a loss. Met Mark way back when he was at Carlos Goldsteins. Being half Filipino and half Swedish ourselves, we immediately hit it off with Mark and had a number of great jokes about our heritage, among other things. Over the years, when our family held receptions or had out of town guests, we'd always frequent Embassy Suites in Milpitas because of Mark. Simply put, he was just a great guy and friend, and he will be truly missed. May he rest in peace. Our sincere condolences to Mark's family.
Carl, Cary and Chris Lindstrom and Steve Dundon (honorary Filipino-Swede)
Samantha Reek
December 19, 2012
RIP Mark, we loved you:)
Samantha Reek
December 19, 2012
I just found this out and my deepest condolences to the whole family of Mark. We used to hang out togehter many moon's ago (high school and post high school)and he was always the life of any party or activity.
Hollie Locatelli
December 19, 2012
Very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I haven't seen Mark in many years, but remember the fun times we had back in the '80s. RIP
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