Mario Edward Draves

Mario Edward Draves

Mario Draves Obituary

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Mario Edward Draves May 4, 1985 - Sept. 26, 2006 Resident of Clayton Mario died from an accident on September 26, 2006 in Arvada, Colo.; born in San Leandro on May 4, 1985 he was 21 years of age. Mario attended Palmer School in Walnut Creek, Clayton Valley High School and graduated in 2003 from Olympic High School. Mario attended Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill. A member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Concord. Mario touched the lives of many people through his compassion, generosity and humor, he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He is survived by his parents, Greg and Sonia Draves of Clayton, Grandmother, Betty Santiago of Hayward, Aunts, Toni Santiago-Ward, Daren Draves, Roni Sumer and Lauri Berg, and Catherine Jacobs, Uncles, Mario Santiago, Vincent Santiago, Ronald Ward, Lou Sumer, Tim Draves and Robert Draves, Cousins, Lytisha, Genevieve, Sergio, Gabriel, Angelo, Chris and Erika. Godmother, Geneva Padilla. Many other family and friends also survive him. Friends may visit on Thursday, October 5, 2006 from 5-8 p.m., at Ouimet Bros. Concord Funeral Chapel, 4125 Clayton Rd., Concord, CA 94521. A funeral liturgy will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2006 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 5562 Clayton Rd., Concord, CA. The family appreciates memorial donations to the charity of your choice. Ouimet Bros. Chapel (925) 682-4242

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April 5, 2011

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February 7, 2010

John Adi posted to the memorial.

September 26, 2008

Jessica Koerber posted to the memorial.

ALLYSSA MARIE TAYLOR

April 5, 2011

i think about him all the time. we drove right past the scene and all i could think was.."MOMMY, WHAT HAPPENED" NO ONE WILL PROBABLY READ THIS NOW,5 YEARS LATER BUT I WANT YOU TO KNOW AUNTIE I THINK ABOUT THIS ALL THE TIME AND I WISH I COULD TELL YOU FACE TO FACE MY FEELINGS ABOUT THIS BUT I COULD NEVER FIND THE WORDS. ITS LATE NOW I DON'T WANT TO BRING BACK THE DREADED MEMORIES BUT I LOVE HIM. ITS WEIRD I FAINTLY REMEMBER HIM AND WE WEREN'T CLOSE BUT I FEEL A STRONG CONNECTION TO HIM AND THINK ABOUT IT TO THIS DAY. I WROTE A POEM ABOUT IT. ILL PUBLISH IT ONE DAY. YOUR IN MY HEART MARIO
ALWAYS AND FOREVER I LOVE YOU
YOUR 13 YEAR OLD COUSIN,
ALLYSSA M. TAYLOR
4.5.11

John Adi

February 7, 2010

Sonia and Graig,

I know it has been awile since you both lost Mario, I rembember when Mario, Jorge, and I were all hanging out on top of Mt. Diablo talking about life and how nice the view looked. I really miss hanging out with Mario he was so young and full of energy. He was a great person and most of all a good friend. I just wish I could go back to that day and hang out again. I am teribly sorry for your loss.

John Adi

Jessica Koerber

September 26, 2008

Sonia and Graig,

I can't tell you how often I think of you guys. I'm sure it has been a grueling two years for the two of you. I haven't had the courage to contact you since that tragic day; but I hope you know that Mario will always be in my heart. God bless.

~Jessica Koerber (Jessica Howell from the fifth grade)

BRIDGET BUMBICO

September 26, 2007

DEAREST SONIA AND GREG,THIS PAST YEAR HAS PROBABLY BEEN THE HARDEST YEAR FOR THE TWO OF YOU.MAY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH.YOUR MEMORIES OF MARIO WILL ALWAYS BE HAPPY ONES.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

Linda Lueck (Retired SBC)

October 23, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences. My Prayers & thoughts are with you.

Cayse Osterlund

October 12, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. The scooter riding community on the internet is abuzz about how senseless this accident was. My prayers are with you all, and I wish I had gotten to know Mario.

Janet McClintock

October 7, 2006

Greg an Sonia:
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Mario. I hope you can find some comfort in all the wonderful memories of him.
Sincerely,
Janet McClintock(retired - SBC)

Bridget Bumbico

October 7, 2006

Sonia,I'm so sorry about the loss of your son.As a mother myself to have lost a child,I feel your pain.This coming from my heart.May god bless you and your husband through this very difficult time.

Livia Petrovich

October 6, 2006

Dear Sonia & Greg;
It is with our deepest sympathy and sorrow that you and your family have to endure the loss of your son. The Lord has a great place for Mario, and he is blessed with such a loving family.
Love, Livia, Regina and Family

Susan Black

October 5, 2006

Our memories of Mario will forever be in our hearts. May you find comfort that he is with our Lord.

Stephanie Black

October 5, 2006

I haven't seen Mario in probably 8 years I went to Palmer with him but he was a good friend and a great person and i'm very sorry for your loss.

Valerie Acosta

October 5, 2006

Sonia...I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. May God Give you, your husand and family strength during this difficult time. May Mario's spirit & good memories remain forever in your hearts and souls. Love Valerie and Troy

Marion Brown (Retired from Pacbell)

October 4, 2006

To Greg Draves and Family, I am very sorry to hear about your lost. God will Bless and Keep you and your family thru this tragedy. Always remember that after the rain, the sun will shine again.

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April 5, 2011

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