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Tomas Mesa Obituary

85, of Deer Park, Texas, entered into eternal life on January 25, 2016. He was born on November 12, 1930 to Vicente Baza Mesa and Antonia White Cruz in Agana, Guam. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force for 22 years. Tomas was stationed in San Antonio, Texas, where he met his wife of 60 years Arminda Rivera. He retired from the City of Pasadena after 20 years. Tomas was an active member of San Juan Diego Catholic Church, and Knights of Columbus Council 3700. Above all, Tomas adored his wife and family, was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. Tomas is survived by his wife, Arminda Mesa, daughter, Marie Morales (Alberto Morales) son, Tomas C. Mesa Jr., son, Jose Mesa (Sylvia Mesa), son, Francisco Mesa, daughter Zita Moreno (Albert Moreno). Grandchildren Alberto U. Morales Jr., Jillian Chanaba, Erica Gil, Naomi Mayhill, Stephanie Mesa, Tomas Mesa III, Megan Mesa, Marianne Mesa, Bruno Mesa, Rachel Mesa, Frankie Mesa, Zachary Moreno, Roxanne Moreno, Dominic Moreno and Isaac Moreno. Great-grandchildren Andrew Chanaba, Sophia Chanaba, Lauryn Gil, Jude Gil, Noah Alegria, sister, Rita Borja and many other loving family members. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Grand View Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M., with a rosary beginning at 7:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at San Juan Diego Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M. with interment to follow at Grand View Memorial Park.


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Published by The Pasadena Citizen from Jan. 28 to Feb. 10, 2016.

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Saul Raya

January 29, 2016

Our deepest condolences go out to the Mesa and all other families that are grieving the loss of this special person. Rest in peace Mr. Mesa.

January 28, 2016

Mesa Family,

Our most heartfelt and deepest condolences to all of the family. I remember Mr. Mesa always greeting me with a smile at church. Every time I saw him, he made it a point to come and talk with me for a bit. May he rest in peace. God's blessing to all.

Lorena Raya-Lankford & Family

Gloria De La Cruz Raya & Family

January 28, 2016

Mesa Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the Mesa Family. May God give you all the strength and peace to get through this difficult time. I have many good memories of Mr. Mesa! May he rest in peace!

Gloria and Jose Raya

January 28, 2016

Our deepest condolences to the Mesa family for their loss .

David Carrillo

January 27, 2016

Frank me and my family send our deepest condolences to you and your family as I read the eulogy he was a great man of God you will be blessed to have had the opportunity to take care of your dad. I will be praying that my lord will send you and family especially your mom to send his comfort like he knows how to lift our spirits. The next few days will not be easy but always remember God be with you.Your not alone

Your Friend
David Carrillo

Joe Raya

January 27, 2016

Rest in peace Mr . Mesa and my condolences to the entire Mesa family .

Stacy Bennett-Turner Industries

January 27, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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