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1983
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Mino Holguin Obituary
"Titanium"
April 1983 - June 2013
Melchor Holguin III, 30, of Atwater died tragically in the early morning hours on Tuesday, June 4th. Mino was born in Modesto, CA to Melchor Holguin, Jr. and Tammy Raymond, and was raised in the Turlock area and attended Turlock High. Around the age of 11 Mino's family moved to Groveland, where they lived for a few years.
During this time, Mino found what would become a lifelong passion of hunting, fishing and the life outdoors; he was an avid outdoorsman. This is a passion and heritage that he shared with his family and many of his close friends. This passion has been passed onto his children, who will forever carry out his dreams.
He had a big wonderful heart; he would do anything for anyone. He would give the shirt off his back or the last $2 in his pocket if you needed it. He never turned down a call from a friend in need, whether it was a drive to the hills to help find a few lost dogs, a jump start, or a helping hand. His smile and laughter filled a room. He was generous, giving and loyal; he stood behind his word and made no excuses for who he was, what he believed in and what he loved. He didn't have many "friends", because to him, you were family. Mino had two loves in his life, hunting and his family/friends. He enjoyed spending time together and was always encouraging everyone to "stop on by."
Mino was a long-time member of the Modesto Houndsman, and the current Vice President of the California Sporting Dog Assoc. Turlock Chapter.
He is survived by his long-time companion Katherine "Kat" Smith of Atwater; his daughter Mya Kalysta Holguin; stepchildren Jordan and Jasmine Delgado; father Melchor "Big Mino" Holguin of Turlock; mother Tammy (Edward) Rhinehart of Livingston; grandparents Florencia and Melchor Holguin, Sr., and Bill and Alice Raymond, all of Turlock. He is also survived by his siblings Misty Holguin, Christopher Holguin, and Sarah Holguin, all of Turlock and Chris Rhinehart of Atwater.
Allen Mortuary is entrusted in with the arrangements. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 11th from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be at Allen Mortuary on Wednesday, June 12th at 3:00 pm.
Memorial donations can be made directly to Allen Mortuary or online at http://smallgameamerica.com where a memorial fund has been established.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mino Holguin
Dovie Raymond
June 4, 2014
I miss u so much cousin I see u in ur daughter everyday
steve /tanya cox
June 14, 2013
love you all thinking of you
Tim & Tracy Van Fleet
June 14, 2013
We will miss you my friend. Our deepest condolences go out to Kat and kids and the entire Holguin family. We loved him like family as we love all of you.
Landri Hines
June 13, 2013
With my deepest sympathy to the Holguin Family! Mino will be missed deeply! I remember him coming to the house to hang out having a great personality and such a kind heart, would do anything for you if asked! Taken at such a young age, but is in a greater place May God keep him under his wing until he is reunited with his Family!
R.I.P MINO...
June 13, 2013
fxd
Kevin E
June 13, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Mino for only a shot period of time. He was always respectful, honest, and genuine. We had many conversations about life and all he wanted to accomplish. Mino was, and always will be in my thoughts and will truly be missed. I pray the Lord will be with the Holguin family during this difficult time. Rest in Peace My Friend.
Angelica Holguin-Ruiz
June 12, 2013
Your family in Las Cruces, New Mexico send our thoughts and prayers to all of you. May God give you the strength during this difficult time. Keep your Faith strong and hold on to his memory forever. Rest In peace little cousin Mino as you join hands with cousin David. God Bless you all.
June 12, 2013
If life could only bring again, the days I took for granted when
To hear your voice was just a call away
Oh what I'd give for just some time, to say the things that slipped my mind
There's so much now I'd really like to say
But I can never go back when we did the things we did back then
I'll store those precious memories in my mind
I'll take what you've instilled in me; I'll try to be all I can be
And walk the path that you have left behind
I sure miss you; life will never be the same with you not here
Each passing day has brought much pain
But with God's grace my strength remains
I sure miss you, but heaven's sweeter with you there
The little things that seemed so small are now gold in a memory vault
I cherish every one I have of you
Now I can see and recognize the part you played to shape my life
I often see you in the things I do
In God's design and master plan He saw the hurting hearts of man
As we would say goodbye to those so dear
So with our family and friends we'll be together once again
We'll view all heaven's splendor hand in hand.....
RIP Mino
May God comfort the many lives you touched, you will be missed.
Our heartfelt sympathy,
Rick & Julie
June 12, 2013
Knowing your Mom and Grandmother for the past 4 years, I only had the chance to meet you a couple of times, I knew a lot about your life, you traveled some rough roads along the way, but those bumpy roads made the kind of person you had become. You were a wonderful son, grandson, brother, father and friend.
To witness the unfaltering faith that your Mom and Grandmother have in God has been nothing short of amazing, I have been so blessed through all of this----It makes me want to be more like them.....and that's a good thing.
Thank you Mino....RIP...We'll see you on the other side.
My deepest sympathy to your family and friends....
Julie Maxwell
Ken Hess
June 11, 2013
My heart goes out to your wonderful family. May we offer our condolences and prayers for strength and encouragement during this difficult time. Mino, Your time on earth was cut way too short, but you will remain in our hearts forever. R.I.P. Mino !!!
Josh & Jamie Reed
June 11, 2013
Love you Mino! You were one of my best friends & I will cherish our memories. We had alot of good times in the 14 years we were friends, you were like a brother to me & I will never forget you..love u Mino
barney/dolores medina
June 11, 2013
we will always keep you in our hearts
dolores medina
June 11, 2013
Thoughts our with you
Robinson
June 11, 2013
He sounds like he is very good Man with a good heart that is very hard to find nowadays..My Sympathies go to his Family..He's in Peace now.
Tiffany
June 10, 2013
I didn't have the pleasure of meeting you, but I consider your mom to be a friend, and your fiancé a truly amazing person.
I have heard stories about your big heart, thoughtfulness and your love for your family. You certainly left an impression on many lives and you will be missed.
Regina Turner
June 10, 2013
I never personally had the chance to meet you but I have heard so many great things about you. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with your family!!!
George & Amber Barroso
June 10, 2013
We did not have the pleasure of knowing Mino personally but know he comes from a great family! We send our deepest condolences and heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends!
jen
June 10, 2013
R.I.P you will always be loved and never forgotten
Craig & Denise Embry
June 9, 2013
R.I.P.Lil Mino!!!! Our sincere hearts and prayers are with you and your family! Love and Prayers to Mom and Dad and brothers and sisters and your children as well!
melyssa ....
June 9, 2013
R.i.p miss you love u
dovie raymond
June 9, 2013
I will miss u cuzzin mino
Jessica Kabeary
June 9, 2013
Mino, I we will be missed. You were always one to be there for anyone and encouraged people to do their best.
Wendel, Carrie and Ethan Baker
June 8, 2013
To the Holguin family. We are so sorry for your family's loss and seemingly unbearable heartache. Hold tight to your memories, your faith and each other. Praying and thinking of all of you.
Alicia Bailey
June 8, 2013
We will miss you had many good times with you and our boys may you R.I.P. our prayers are with your family
Richard Cox
June 8, 2013
I love you bro I'll never forget you....
Jimmy O'Brien
June 8, 2013
Mino meant a lot to his friends and family. Mino you're going to be one of heavens greatest guardian angels. I know this because you were already a guardian angel on earth. Happy hunting my friend and feel free to hunt with me any time you want.
Kirk sr
June 8, 2013
You will always be in are harts and are minds you will be missed
Kristen Whitehurst
June 8, 2013
I love you Mino I've known you for so long and that obituary is exactly how I remember you! A loyal friend you always were to me. You were such a protector with such a big heart! I'm sorry I live so far away bow and can't be there to say goodbye. I love you Mino.
Dalton Doran
June 8, 2013
I didn't really know you too well but you were always very friendly to me and you were a great hounds man. RIP
Kenny Doran
June 8, 2013
You will be missed but not forgotten.
nichole shell
June 8, 2013
you were a great person and will truly be missed by so many... our prayers are with your family/ friends..
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