Alvaro Meneses

1949 - 2006

Alvaro Meneses was born to Pedro and Aurora Meneses in
Fresno, California on February 19, 1949 and passed away in Merced, California on December 13, 2006 at the age of 57 years.
Mr. Meneses graduated from Merced High School and was a life long resident of Merced. He was also a United States Veteran who served his county proudly in Vietnam. Big Al loved the great outdoors, this was his idea of heaven, and he shared this love with his kids. Some of his favorite places to visit were Briceburg, Don Pedro Lake and Hyatt's Cove. He was an excellent swimmer and also enjoyed 4-wheeling, hiking and fishing. Big Al spoke often of his journey to find the “great spirit”… his journey is now complete.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Meneses on January 21, 2006.
Mr. Meneses is survived by his wife, Salma Meneses of Merced; parents, Pedro Meneses and Aurora Meneses of Merced; son, Fabian Meneses of Merced; daughter, Diana Meneses of Merced; brothers, Pete Meneses Jr. of Atwater, Mike Meneses of Merced, Nicolas Meneses of Merced, Raymond Meneses of Merced and John Meneses of Merced; sisters, Linda Lierra of Merced, Dolores Cavazos of Merced, Stella Meneses of Santa Clara and Rita Meneses of Merced and grandchildren, Abel, Diego, Paulina, Kayla, Elijah and Alexia who is on the way.
Visitation was held on Monday, December 18, 2006 from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Merced. Military Honors will be provided by Merced American Legion Post #83. Burial will be private at Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.