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Mario Espitia Obituary
Mario was born in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Maria Espitia; his seven children, Irene, Delmi (Michael), Irma, Jessie, Carmen (Efrain), Mario Jr., and Erlinda (Gustavo); his 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren!
A viewing and Rosary service will be held in O'Hair-Wards Funeral Chapel on Monday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, in St. Augustine Catholic Church in Merrill. Burial will follow at Merrill I.O.O.F. Cemetery and a reception after that in the civic center in Merrill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mario Espitia
Sars Nava
March 25, 2019
Its just about a year since you been gone and I definitely miss you so much. The pain is just as real and present as it was the day you went home. I remember all the good times we had, and look at pictures daily to make me smile! Rest in peace grampa Mario Espitia! Love Always and forever!
Amy Romel
April 16, 2018
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May your precious memories of your time together help with the pain. May God comfort your hearts and give you peace. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Rosa Idrogo
April 6, 2018
Sorry for your loss Maria Espitia & family. I remember the good old days & the parties we all had on those days. R.I.P. Mario Espitia from Rosa Idrogo & Alfredo Hernandez.
Karl Scronce
April 6, 2018
A very pleasant man. A good long life.
Sorry for your loss.
Sandra Merriman Jenkins
April 2, 2018
So sad to hear. I will always remember him as a happy and funny man. Sending hugs and Love to the Espitia families. RIP Mario
Sue
April 2, 2018
My sympathy goes out to the Family during this time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time.
Psalms 119:76
April 2, 2018
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May your precious memories of your time together help with the pain. May God comfort your hearts and give you peace. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
David Misso
March 31, 2018
When I first encountered Mario he was emptying the coin box in the pay phone in Newell. He had a key and it was his job, we talked and I told him I raised goats. He came over to the house and bought a 3 or 4 month old goat and asked if I ever ate goat meat before. When I answered no he invited me over to the party the goat was to be used for. It was my first time of eating goat. Watching him use every part of that animal, no waste, was and added treat. Thank you Mario for teaching me about Chivo.
March 31, 2018
To the Espitia Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in God's promise found at John 6:40 which says that soon we will see all our loved ones again.
Sara Nava
March 30, 2018
Grampa you are already greatly missed by so many! It hurts so much but knowing you are no longer suffering is also comforting. We'll all take care of Grama. You're always going to be #1. You'll always be in my heart! Gone but never forgotten, Rest in Peace Grampa Mario Espitia!
Korine Pena
March 30, 2018
Hi grandpa, we all miss you so much already. Even though your gone you'll never be forgotten, your legacy still lives though all of your kids and us grandkids we love you so much and we'll see you later.
P.s. we'll all take care of grandma for you ❤
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