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Steven Mercadal
1951 - 2016
Steven Mercadal
1951 - 2016
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Steven Mercadal Obituary
1951-2016
Steve Mercadal of Sugar Land, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016. He was born in Houston, Texas on May 25, 1951 to Jack and Patricia Mercadal and grew up in Houston, Texas.
Following his graduation from Bellaire High School in 1969, Steve joined the United States Navy during the Vietnam War where he served 4 years on the USS Destroyer Samuel Gompers.
After an honorable discharge from the Navy, Steve used his GI Bill to attend The University of Houston, pledging Sigma Chi Fraternity. Treating school like a job, he worked very hard to graduate, with honors, in 3 ½ years with a degree in accounting.
He began his career at the accounting firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. but after a year realized that this was not what he wanted to do, so he went to work for The Berkley Corporation becoming a custom home builder in Champion Forest. Here is where Steve found his passion for construction. After several years at Berkley, he realized he wanted to expand his knowledge and went to work for HA Lott. It was there that Steve excelled at project managing notable buildings throughout Houston such as Inn on the Park, Second Baptist Church at Woodway, and The Phoenix Tower. Being the visionary that Steve was, he quickly recognized the need for commercial developments in First Colony and joined the Sugar Land Properties team. For the next 20 years, Steve put every piece of himself into ensuring his projects were completed with integrity, honesty, and precision. All who knew Steve know he would never quit until the job was completed correctly, on time and within budget.
Steve was a dependable, fun, thoughtful and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He always wanted to do the right thing and was driven throughout his whole life to provide the best for his family.
Steve was passionate about fishing, the Houston Astros and traveling with his wife Dona to their favorite places like Monterey, California, Maui, Chicago and the Indy 500. One of his favorite pastimes was fishing with his buddies in Alaska, the Bahamas and Rockport.
He is survived by his wife, Dona Mercadal; his children, Brad Mercadal of Houston, Texas, Kelly Leeker and husband, David and beautiful granddaughter, Mallory of Katy, Texas; his mother, Patricia Mercadal of Houston, Texas and his siblings, Linda Upchurch of Brenham, Texas and Jay Mercadal of Austin, Texas.
The memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in The Morrow Chapel at The Settegast-Kopf Company Funeral Directors in Sugar Creek in Sugar Land, Texas..
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Shae Butts
November 15, 2016
Dearest Dona,
Steve's name came up in a conversation with a friend from Harvey Builder's today and I related the sad news of his passing. With this on my heart I came to look again at the guest book and realized I had never made an entry. You see, during that time, I was fleeing the Brazos River which flooded my home and property and kept me out for ten days. My house and all my possessions lost to the river.
I wanted to tell you how very much we loved Steve. I worked with Steve at H.A. Lott for several years prior to his leaving...then he worked rather exclusively with my husband Mike (Harvey Builders) at Town Square buildings and Sugar Land Properties.
We both loved and admired Steve, and were thankful for his presence in our lives. He was Pall bearer when Mike died in 2007 and I am so thankful for that.
I pray that you are well and I know you miss him greatly. God Bless you and your family
Shae
Randy Farnsworth
September 22, 2016
Sadly I didn't hear until today of Steve's passing, living here in Spicewood - West of Austin. Steve and I worked together at H.A. Lott on several projects including Rice University and later in Tampa. I will never forget when he was thinking of moving on from Lott he was flying back from Tampa and said to me" Randy, see all those lights out there, there has got to be a job for me in Houston"! He wanted to stay closer to the family and Florida was not working for him being so far away.
Prayers to the family, he will be missed.
Randy Farnsworth - Spicewood, Tx.
Aubrey Haines
June 10, 2016
Dona and family,
I'm very saddened to learn of Steve's passing. He was a good fishing buddy and wonderful friend. We shared many fishing trips and countless good times out on the water and in fishing camp. I will always remember his beaming smile and glee over catching the another fish -- they were both wonderfully infectious! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you, Aubrey Haines, Houston
Billie Federman
June 7, 2016
Dear Dona,
So sorry to hear about Steve's passing. He was a wonderful man, husband and father. Barry and I send our sympathies, prayers and love to you and your family! Miss seeing you!
Billie Federman
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Lynn Kehler
June 6, 2016
Dona, Brad and Kelly:
I am so saddened to learn about this. I have many good memories of working with Steve and the SPI team on our retail projects. Steve was tenacious and meticulous and, at the same time, fair to all.
I remember the time Steve came in the office and told us that one of the subs on First Colony Commons (the Home Depot center) had somehow walled in a lift truck. The look on his face was priceless. I shared many conversations with Steve about investments, fishing, manly gear and so forth. He was also one of our best dressed in the office in his ND suits and always-polished shoes a trait that Steve and I shared. I'm glad that y'all were able to stop by and visit after we moved to Colorado and do the Cog Railway up Pikes Peak we still have a group photo with you guys.
Frances and I are sorry for your loss, and we have been praying for your strength and comfort.
Karen Glynn
June 6, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Steve when I worked for the City of Sugar Land. He and I worked side by side on the construction of City Hall and we promised each other we would still be "side-by-side" at the end of the project.
We were on time and in budget! And still "side-by-side" with great pride for the project. I truly appreciated and respected Steve and his great work.
Know you are all in my prayers during this sad time.
June 6, 2016
Donna,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, Brad and Kelly.
Your friend from the past.
Rosetta Jankowski
June 5, 2016
Steve was a good guy, played football with him and he always tried his best. we had fun in High school and will always remember the egg fight.
Larry
Ed Wong
June 4, 2016
Steve was a good and honorable man. He treated everybody fairly and gave me an opportunity to work with him on some of his projects in First Colony years back. I was surprised that he retired so early; but I figure he had worked hard enough and was ready to enjoy life and fulfill his bucket list. Just wished that we had stayed in touch after his retirement. Rest in peace, Steve. May the LORD be gracious to your family and bless them during these difficult times. We're all headed your way sooner or later ....May you enjoy the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ now.
Ed
AL
June 4, 2016
May the God of all comfort provide the bereaved family with whatever is needed so you can cope with your great loss.
Jon Rusciano
June 4, 2016
I met Steve in his first year at Sugarland Properties. A Sugar Land retail center we had just constructed was acquired by his company, and he had the responsibility of inspecting our work, prior to closing. As "picky" as he was in the realm of quality, we excelled in his standards, placing us in the realm of preferred general contractors for future business. We never faltered in our resolve to live up to the confidence he had in us. And because of his trust, a friendship between Steve and I began that lasted through the rest of his life.
Steve and I were big baseball fans and we frequented Astros games together. Truth be told he was instrumental in turning my head the direction of his Bellaire classmate, my future wife Cathy, who frequented games in the vicinity of my season ticket seats. On of my fondest memories of Steve and Dona was the time we all went to Cooperstown together, visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame. It was a magical trip. Another would be our celebration together as we watched our then beloved team win the National League pennant for the first and only time.
I sit and write this with the heaviest of hearts, missing my friend and wishing that I could in some way comfort Dona in this time of grief. Yet I know well that time is the only healer of her broken heart.
I will conclude this by saying that if the streets of heaven are indeed paved in gold, they better have been founded atop at least a 2 inches thick layer of roller compacted sand and an 8 inches thick lime or cement stabilized subgrade, or he will have it all ripped out and properly replaced.
I love you my friend.
Christopher Criner
June 4, 2016
Donna, I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Sharon Brier
June 3, 2016
When Steve and Dona lived by Memorial Park, my husband Mike used to greet Steve early in the mornings on the weekend to play golf. We still laugh over the time I took some of Mike's golf clubs out when he left to play on Mother s Day against my wishes. Dona called me and said Mike is mad and he is coming home - a perfectly good golf day ruined. Steve was a good sport about it. We always had a good time with ya'll. xox Sharon Brier
Mike Brier
June 3, 2016
What can I say? I am so sad about this news. Talk about surreal! It is hard for me to gather my thoughts about Steve. Although we have grown apart, I would consider Steve one of my best friends and golfing buddy. For many years, we would get up before dawn and meet at Memorial Park so that we would be on of the first groups off. It was Steve, Jack(Steve's Dad) and a fourth. He had a great swing. I am sure that one of his fondest memories was the Mother's Day that I tried to play!☺ I appreciate all of the great times that Sharon and I had with Steve and Donna. He was a great guy! - Mike
Jeff Pfaender
June 3, 2016
I had the pleasure of guiding Steve every summer on his annual fishing trips to Alaska Sportsman's Lodge. Steve was a very avid outdoorsman and a very humble angler. I personally enjoyed Steve's company in my boat and his very relaxed approach to fishing each day. Over the course of each summer I will have guided well over 300 guests. Steve was one of my favorite guests and his presence will be truly missed for the years to come. May you always have the "big one" on Steve.
Vito and Nancy Cangelosi
June 3, 2016
Steve Mercadal was just one of those very special people one is blessed to meet in a life time. He was not very good at receiving but could never stop giving. Many of us are better people to have been blessed to have him as a friend and to have been able to enjoy the many days of fishing, hunting, golfing and other activities. I will always cherish the days I was able to just sit and talk with him. Our home, his home or on the streets of First Colony. That white suburban could come out of nowhere, pulling up to the curb while on my walks or working in my yard. It was usually an adventuresome event for me because I seldom knew what he wanted to talk about but it was always interesting. Myself, my wife Nancy, our family and many of the people in our company who were blessed to know him, will always cherish Steve being a part of our lives.
May God grant many Blessings on Dona, Brad, Kelly and family.
Debbie Bravo
June 3, 2016
I met Steve at Bellaire High School when we were Sophmores where we became fast friends. Through our high school years he spent a lot of time at my house. My family loved him. Daddy even took him hunting. My father was extremely intimidating to many young men but not to Steve. He just became a part of our family. When Steve joined the Navy he was faithful about writing to us sharing his experiences. My sisters Talley and Guilford (16 and 14 when he left) adored him. Steve always liked peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches so Guilford made them and sent them to the USS Samuel Gompers.She is adorable that way. Although our lives took us in different directions in my heart he was always my dear friend Steve. I am so sorry Dona that you and your family have lost this precious man. With love and a grateful heart that he was a part of my life.
Debbie Mayes Bravo
Deborah Edelman
June 2, 2016
Our family mourns the loss of Steve; too soon, too young, too sad. Steve loved his family. I will always remember the way he looked at Dona when they visited our home in Pennsylvania. We are so grateful for our family gatherings with Steve. Aside from being a loving family man, he was a consummate businessman, an expert on a variety of topics which he talked about with passion, including politics. Dona, Brad, and Kelly, please know that you are in our heartfelt prayers and that we are here for you. Your family, Deb, Melody, and Todd ( Connecticut), Susan and Chris ( Pennsylvania), and Aunt Dorothy (New Jersey).
June 2, 2016
I love seeing these photos of my friend, Steve. We will all miss him. Dona, Kelly and Brad, I love you.
Feel my hug,
Cathy
Carolyn Green
June 2, 2016
It's always hard to find just the right words to say during a time like this to a family that has lost a loved-one. Death is never easy to deal with, but I do know that Steve loved his family very much. Dona, Brad and Kelly meant everything to him.
He was a kind and gentle man and was also a very funny, giving and considerate. Steve was a good friend and I too will miss him.
We are very sorry for your loss, it was much too soon.
Love from Carolyn and Wyatt
Tom Johnson
June 2, 2016
Our friendship began over 50 years ago. I'll hold on tightly to the honesty, the laughter, and the brotherhood, until we meet again.
Craig and Corinne Butcher
June 1, 2016
Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day,Unseen, unheard, but always near,Still loved, still missed and very dear. Steve, was a great friend, a good boss, and the best lunch partner at U of H. I cannot comprehend the pain and loss you must be feeling, but know that our prayers and thoughts will be with you, while we cannot be there in person.
Sally Lee
June 1, 2016
I enjoyed working for Steve for many years at SPI. He was more than just a boss. He was a good friend. I will always remember his smile, his sense of humor, and the fresh red snapper he often shared after his fishing trips to Rockport. My love and heartfelt sympathy goes out to Dona, Kelly and Brad.
Craig Butcher
June 1, 2016
Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day,Unseen, unheard, but always near,Still loved, still missed and very dear. I cannot comprehend the pain and loss you must be feeling, but know that our prayers and thoughts will be with you, while we cannot be there in person.
Craig and Corinne Butcher and family
Charlie Nelson
June 1, 2016
I'm so saddened by this tragic accident . Steve and I worked together at H A Lott , Inc on several projects , most notably on Second Baptist Church on Woodway . I cherish the time that God put us together. Steve was dependable , competent , professional and dressed sharply with noticeably shined shoes . My prayers are with the family . Charlie
Charlie Nelson
June 1, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about this tragic accident . Steve & I worked together on several projects during the H. A. Lott , Inc days . We spent many one on one times together while building the Second Baptist Church on Woodway . Steve was always diligent , dependable , competent and dressed professionally with noticeably shined shoes . I cherish the time God gave me with Steve Mercadal . The family is in my prayers .
Ben and Tracy Joiner
June 1, 2016
We're so sad to hear of Steve's passing. I have many fond memories of working with him and my Dad in the old Lott days. May the Lord bless and guide you through this most difficult of times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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