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Mario Fortin Obituary

Mario Augusto Fortin
Dec. 13, 1942-Apr. 24, 2012
Resident of Hayward
Loving husand, father, grandfather, brother and musician. He is survived by his loving wife Beverly, his children; Arthur Fortin, John Fortin, Kristina Petersen and Denicia Erickson. Also survived by his brother Juan Fortin. Visitation will be Monday April 30, 2012 from 11:00am to 8:30pm with a vigil service at 6:00pm at Holy Angels Funeral Center, 1051 Harder Road, Hayward.
Holy Angels
Funeral Center FD1456
510-537-6600

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Published by Inside Bay Area News on Apr. 27, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Mario Fortin

12 Entries

Kenneth Johnson

May 2, 2012

I will missed bro Mario although I have only know him for about a year, he was a very gentle and kind person and drummer.
R.I.P. my friend!!!

kennethjohnson

May 2, 2012

Little did I know how much your spirit and kindness inspired me, drumming at Norman and George the past year...a great person and will be missed by myself,friends,and family. R.I.P.

Joe Diaz

May 1, 2012

Mario,

Your kind smile and caring words will be missed by all who knew you. I will never forget when you told me,
“You're a good man brother, it's a blessing to know you.” Actually, the blessing was all mine. I wish I could have known you longer.

Descansa en paz mi hermano porque espero jugar contigo otra vez.....

BART Coworkers

April 30, 2012

Mario's coworkers at Hayward, Bay Area Rapid Transit, Electronic Repair shop, express our condolences to the family we know he loved so much.

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Orlando Segarra

April 30, 2012

My condolances to all friends and family. I did not know Mario for long enough yet I know he was a genorous person. The last time I drummed with him his love for playing and teaching is how I will remember him. God bless his sole.
Orlando Segarra RRT

Herman Roque

April 29, 2012

We come together to give thanks for your kindness your love your wisdom and of course your drumming. You are very special to me and to all that had an opportunity to have met you. I'll never forget all the times we shared just hanging out at a club or a family gathering or drumming. You gave me the strength to pick up my drums again. You helped me see more clearly and you made me fall in love with music again. You will always be a part of me. Thanks Cos….
Herman

George Saldivar

April 28, 2012

Loved drumming with you and the other you were always so helpful to me. Thanks for taking me under you wing as I am sure you are wearing those wings proudly. I am sure everyone will miss you.

Clifford Brooks

April 28, 2012

Dearest Mario,
You were and still ARE a light to everyone that knew you. Even though you're not here with us in a form that we can see, you are in our hearts. I never heard you speak ill of another person, you always had a smile and a positive attitude. The first time I met you, I saw a light in your eyes and knew instantly that I was in the presence of an angel in disguise. Your gentle sensitivity towards others was filled to the brim with pure goodness that uplifted my spirit and that made me feel clean inside each time we hung out together. You were/are one of the kindest people that I've known. I believe in your passing, you will spread even more love and caring amongst us all and let us know that when it is our time to join you, we shall know it is safe to do so.

Toots & Family

April 27, 2012

Uncle Mario,
Since I can remember you have always been there for me.
You have been such in inspiration in my life.
I have so many wonderful memories of you I will always cherish.
I see you in my earliest memories playing congas at grandma & grandpa Soares'
Playing music in the rumpus room and watching you all dance long into the nights.
Looking for Easter Eggs in our backyard - I remember crying because I couldn't find any and you helped me get some. I think you took them from Benny & Manuel…lol
But, none the less you made sure I wasn't left out. Even as a teenager you & Auntie Bev have always made me feel welcomed in your life and home. You were the dad I never had. How loving it was for you to include me. I will always be grateful.
We are completely honored and blessed to have had you in our lives.

You will always be carried in our hearts.
We love and miss you.

Toots, Tom, Gabby, Vincent & IleAna

In Loving Memory of -Mario Augusto Fortin-

Marisia Diaz

April 27, 2012

Dearest Mario,

I wish I would have talked with you one last time. I meant to call you just the other day, to tell you and Beverly, you were both in my thoughts and prayers, and to tell you thank you for the wonderful DVD you gave us. Thank you so much for that, it is excellent!

I will always treasure the times and memories I shared with you. You have been such an inspiration in my life, and taught me so much.

Thank you so much for everything you have done for me and my family, I will forever be grateful.

There is so much I have to say about you, but I will try and make it short. This is you in my mind:

Great Laugh,
One Of A Kind,
Wonderful Husband, Father & Friend,
Gentle Giant,
Wise Counselor,
Beautiful Smile,
An Example,
Loving,
A Blessing,
Talented Musician,
Patient,
Loved Tapping On The Dashboard While Driving, Pretending You Were Playing The Congas,
and last, but most importantly,
You Had A Heart For Jesus!

I will surely miss you with heartfelt sadness . . . . but happily anticipate seeing, and talking with you again, in our new life which will be for eternity.

Forever Grateful,
Marisia Diaz

Norman Awill

April 27, 2012

Go across in peace my brother and may God bless you.
Thanks for those helpful conga-playing tips you shared with me. I will miss your kind smile, your spiritual presence, and your sweet rhythms on the congas. Gracias Hermano

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