ARTHUR MERCADO

74, passed away November 23, 2010, In Pomona, Calif. He was born August 19, 1936 in Chino, Calif. to Jose and Christina Mercado. Arthur attended Chino High School and participated in football and track. In 1954, Arthur married Frances Martinez and they raised their family in Chino and later in the Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara areas. He worked for many years as a ranch manager and horse trainer and enjoyed passing on his love of horses and horse racing to his children. He was also a member of the Calif. Thoroughbred Association. Arthur is survived by his wife, Frances; children, Anna (Fred) Levin, Patricia (Ted) Cuadros, Arthur (Gayle) Mercado, Elizabeth Robar, and Nicole (Christopher) Fortunato. He also leaves his grand- children, Michael, Matthew and Brian Levin, Gregory Cuadros, Catherine and Trey Mercado, and Ryan and Patrick Robar and great-grandson, Dominic Robar. Rosary and Memorial service will be held at Pierce Bros. Griffith Mortuary 13002 Central Ave. Chino, Ca. On Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 4:00PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church 12686 Central Ave., Chino. Burial will be held at Crestlawn Memorial Park immediately following the mass. Donations in Arthur's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA. 22312.