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Mario Ares Obituary

FAYETTEVILLE - Retired Master Sgt. Mario Ares Sr., of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, a Bronze Star recipient, paralegal and retired Lumberton High School educator. Mr. Ares was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Alfonsa; and his sisters, Carmen, Juana, Providencia, Basilisa, Maria and Justa. Mr. Ares is survived by his wife, Lois Ares; two sons, Mario Ares Jr. and Tony Ares; two daughters-in-law, Lynda Ares and Kimberly Ares; a sister, Felicita Ares; a grandchild, Martina Ares; and a multitude of loving nephews and nieces. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, in the Reeves Funeral Home chapel in Hope Mills. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Burial will follow at Cumberland Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Reeves Funeral Home of Hope Mills.

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Published by Fayetteville Observer on Dec. 16, 2011.

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Laura Bowers

December 21, 2011

It was an honor to be a part of his healthcare team. He was such a gracious and caring person. We will miss him dearly. May our thoughts and prayers give you comfort in this difficult time. Dr Bowers (WAMC Coumadin Clinic)

Turner Family

December 17, 2011

Dear Mario, Lynda, & Martina,
May you find peace and comfort in the cherished memories you hold dear to your hearts. With love,
Sue, Kevin, Betsy & Carol Anne

December 17, 2011

Mario, Lynda, Martina & Ares Family,
Our love and prayers are with you always and especially during this difficult time.
Fred and Maxine Kilgore (Madison, Al)

Derek & Dorothy Davidson

December 17, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.

December 16, 2011

Peace and love of our Lord Jesus the Christ be in you Tony, Kim and Family.

Your friends in Christ,

Howard and Ruth Moses
Colonial Heights, VA

CSM Rick & Mary Cooper

December 16, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Laura Richards

December 15, 2011

Tony and Kim, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you and keep you.

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