Redding, Ca, California
1936 - 2019
Helmut Michael Bock
July 25,1936 - December 29,2018
Helmut M. Bock, born on July 25, 1936, in Esslingen, Germany, to the late Maria (Roedle) Bock and the late Franz Bock, passed away peacefully at age 82 on December 29, 2018, in Redding, CA. He was in the Gourmet Food industry and owner with...Read MoreI was a small child. My father, a butcher, and Helmut made my 1st beef fondue. The beginning of many more. Helmut was a wonderful person. My dad passed in 1997, but we 3 kids always remembered Helmut and Pop's friendship.
Nina Grass
December 05, 2024 | Friend
It´s really hard to believe that 3 years have passed since you left us . Whenever I drive past the Deli I often think of you and Frau Bock as well as the other German ladies. I no longer shop at the Deli but my memories will always be with me. Herr Bock you are missed by many people but we all know you are in a much better place. Rest in peace and may God Bless you and your family and friends.
Lee von Preussen Bt.
January 19, 2022 | Friend
Oh I am very sorry to hear of Helmut passing.sending my condolences.
Helmut always worked so hard . Every time I saw him I would would say / sing ...edelweiss , edelweiss....:) and he would finish the song.i never knew the whole song ,but Helmut did. And every time I hear it I always think of Helmut.
Sonja Jegat
Paris bakery..
January 31, 2019
Helmut and Gerda were always greeting everyone with warmth when they had the Mecca Deli in Marina. I remember always going for the fleishsalat, sausages and other items from Germany. It wasn't the same once he retired. My sincerest condolences to family and friends.
Sandra Moore
January 31, 2019 | Stockton, CA
I am so sorry to hear of Helmut's passing. My deepest condolences to the family. Helmut and Gerda were truly great loving and caring people. They always greeted me with a smile when I came into Mecca deli. I spent many evenings at the deli with Helmut making his great bratwurst and salami. He taught me so many things about butchering, making sausage and salami and cooking. We also enjoyed hunting at Pico Blanco and fishing on the bay for salmon. Helmut and Gerda were just fun to be around...
January 30, 2019
I started going to MECCA Deli when I was 13 yrs old - that's when I first met Helmut and Gerta. I'm now 63, and I can sadly say that MECCQ Deli was not the same after Helmut retired. It was wonderful to see him again at different events in the San Francisco area selling German pretzels. Helmut and MECCA was who and what I missed most when I moved away from Marina. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Helmut's family. He was family and friend to all of us customers.
Connie Redman
January 29, 2019 | Glendale, AZ
I loved the german food from Mecca, it was always so yummy. My parents and I went there for many years since I was a little girl. There were so many great charished memories. Thank you Helmet and Gerda.
My condolences to the family.
R.I.P. Helmet
Nadia Aramkul
January 28, 2019 | Seaside, CA
We were sorry to hear of Helmut's passing. He was a very generous man, always sharing his delicious sausages and specialty meats. We also enjoyed skiing with him at Sugar Bowl. He always had a wonderful attitude and smile.
Gery & Christel Denzler
January 28, 2019 | Meadow Vista, CA
Helmut and Gerda were what was best about Marina, when my family moved there many years ago. My mother felt at home at Mecca, enjoying the foods and companionship from her beloved Germany. It was where the German wives went to meet and share stories and friendship. Thank you for all the joyful memories, Helmut and Gerda. My thoughts are with your family.
Susi Allen
January 28, 2019 | Monterey, CA