Julian Guzman "El Galan" Mercado

Julian Mercado Obituary

MERCADO
Julian "El Galan" Guzman Mercado entered into God's kingdom on February 5, 2009. Born on January 31, 1937 to Cipriano and Josephina Mercado, Julian was an avid guitarist who loved the company of his friends, family and fellow musicians. Always proud of his west side roots, Julian graduated from Lanier High School in 1956. Julian was a loving father, grandfather, friend and husband. His passion for life and music will never be forgotten. Julian will live on forever through the music he so dearly loved. He is survived by his spouse, Margaret Jimenez; children, Laurie Torres, Benjamin Ramos, Julie Bonilla, Brenda Mercado-Vera, Lisa Mercado; grandchildren, Eric Rosales, Jesse Mercado, Jay Vera, Bryan Arceo, Amanda Mendiola, Erica Rosales, Andrew Rodriguez, Jacklyn Hernandez, Jonathon Mercado, Micah Sanchez, Noah Alvarez Benjamin, Ramos, David Ramos and Richard Ramos; and eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Amelia Gonzales, Joe Mercado, Anita Hernandez, Jerry Mercado-Martinez and countless friends. A special thanks to Dr. McMurtrie and her nurse Nancy for all their care. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday, February 9, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at the Castillo Mission Funeral Home. A funeral procession will depart on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude's Catholic Church with cremation to follow.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Feb. 8, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Julian Mercado

15 Entries

Julie Bonilla

February 3, 2025

Dad,It´s going to be 16 years you left us and the pain is still the same, I sure wish you were still around so we could talk. Thank you for everything you sacrifice for us. Till we meet again. RIP Dad.

Brenda Mercado - Vera

February 6, 2023

Yesterday was 14 years you left us. I´m reminded this every year on your anniversary and my sister´s right time does not the heal all wounds. I miss you profusely. I miss your smile your laugh and your crazy jokes, but I especially miss your singing. I hope you are singing up there for mom grandma and with the angels until we meet again, I love you.
Your Brenda Mercado -Vera (Starr)

Julie Bonilla

February 2, 2023

Dad, They say that time heals all wounds but I´m living proof it isn´t true. I think about you daily and wish I could go hear you play you guitar again.So much has happened dad,please continue to watch over us. Til we meet again. Love Alway Julie Mercado Bonilla

Andrew Rodriguez

March 4, 2009

Hello my name is Andres Julian Rodriguez AKA Andrew, and I'm Julian's grandson, and Julie's youngest son. It was very hard to see my grandpa finally rest. I was so used to him being with Gloria. I'm just happy that my grandpa is making my dad laugh up there in heaven with his jokes. Since I was young I remember my grandpa playing his guitar and i still remember the passion in his eyes as he played. i wish i had the voice and gift for music as my grandpa did but it missed me, i do love to listen to all types of music and think i get that from my grandpa. I find myself with my cousins and auntie Brenda every weekend at glorias just talking about old times we had with grandpa, and i love listening to gloria tell us the story on how my grandpa made her fall in with him by them music he played. I'm sad that my grandpa is no longer with us but I'm happy to no longer see him in pain. Aunt Brenda and Gloria i love yall so much, and yall did a great job taking care of grandpa! And dont worry about us grandpa, well be seeing you soon.

Love
Andres Julian Rodriguez

your grandson.

Brenda Mercado Vera

March 2, 2009

Dad,
I hope you can hear me when I say to you that "I miss you so much". I know you are in heaven now, playing and singing for the angels, I had a dream of you last week, that you were walking. I know you are walking now in the clouds. I miss you more and more every day. Even more than words could say. Don't worry about Gloria I will look after her as I looked out for you Dad. Rachee says "Papo Sleeping Now"!!! Mandy and Jack send their love as well.

I love and Miss you so Dearly
"My Daddy"
Your Daughter
Brenda Mercado-Vera

jULIE BONILLA

February 23, 2009

Julian, Was my DAD! MY NAME IS Julie Mercado Bonilla and I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH EVERYONE A FEW GREAT THINGS MY DAD BROUGHT TO MY LIFE AS A CHILD AND THAT WAS THE LOVE OF MUSIC I ENJOYED GOING TO MY AUNTS AND UNCLES HOMES FOR XMAS AND SINGING WITH HIM AND MY SISTERS THAT WAS OUR GIFT TO THE FAMILY, HE WOULD ALWAYS SAY JUST SING FROM YOUR HEART MIJA. I WILL MISS YOU DAD, BUT I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE.I'LL CARRY THOSE GREAT MEMORIES FOREVER.
JULIE MERCADO BONILLA

Esther Mendiola

February 17, 2009

Gloria, I am sorry for your loss. I will always remember how much fun the three of us had, you, me and Julian. He never said, no to us, he was always ready to go and have fun. He kept us laughing with his funny outlook on life. He never had a bad thing to say of anyone. Everywhere we went he was recognized and remembered how well he played his guitar. I always said, he was the best guitarist. You did everything you could to keep him living, but the Lord had other plans for him. He will be missed as a very good man, good friend, and a good family man.

Michael Hernandez

February 15, 2009

My condolences to my cousins, aunts, and uncles during this time of sorrow. May GOD Bless each one of you and may HIS healing virtue be upon you all.

Jesus Bonilla

February 13, 2009

Julian Mercado was a wonderful Father-In-Law. I am married to his daughter Julie Mercado Bonilla. In the short 15 years that I knew Julian I learned valuable lessons from him. I learned the love for life itself. Julian was full of life and always turned a bad situation in to a positive one. Perhaps the most important lesson was, in his own words, “Never fight or stay mad at your family or friends…….this is time wasted and you will never recover it.” How True! Julian, you will be missed dearly.

Your Son-In-Law, Jesus "Chuy" Bonilla

Brenda Mercado -Vera

February 12, 2009

My father will be so dearly missed,
It has not been long and i miss my king already.
Love you Daddy,
Your Starr, Brenda M. Vera
(210-722-3754

RICK mercado

February 10, 2009

my condlences to the family, the hardest thing is the departure but the greatest thing is the return the return to our creater for this reason the lord has prepare our hearts he comforts and fills the void. primo julian i believe you are making beautifull music in heaven now and praising our heavenly father

PANCHO CABALLERO

February 9, 2009

JULIAN,FUE UN GRAN HONOR Y PLACER HABER COMPARTIDO UN MONTON DE RATOS AGRADABLES CONTIGO.APRENDI DE TI SER MODESTO,Y APRENDI UNAS CUANTAS PISADAS EN LA GUITARRA.A PESAR DE TU PRIMERA Y SEGUNDA VOZ,LA TERCERA TUYA ERA INIGUALABLE.DIOS TE GUARDE EN UN VERDADERO DESCANSO,QUIERA DIOS QUE NOS ENCUENTREMOS ALLA EN EL INFINITO.ES POSIBLE,YA QUE TODOS VAMOS DE PASADA.UN TRISTE ADIOS,MI AMIGO.CON TRISTEZA ME DESPIDO...PANCHO CABALLERO...P.S.....MARGARET,MI MAS PROFUNDO PESAME A USTED Y APRECIABLE FAMILIA...

Carmelo Sustaita

February 8, 2009

Julian and I go back to our elementary, Jr and High school years. I knew his family well and he was a close buddy and great friend! Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one.

Rudy & Elva Reyes

February 8, 2009

Julian was a classmate of mine in Irving Jr School and Lanier HS. I have not seen him since 1956 but I still consider all my classmates my friends. You have our condolences on the loss of your loved one. We shall keep him in our prayers.

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