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Octavio Meza Obituary

Octavio "ITO" Meza, 80, of Yuma, died Sunday, May 16, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. in his home surrounded by family and friends. Octavio, son of the late Eleno and Leonor Meza was born November 13, 1929 in La Brecha Sinaloa, Mexico.
Octavio worked as a master mechanic for more than 60 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, friend and mentor.
Octavio is survived by his wife of 57 years, Concepcion Meza and 8 children, Octavio Meza Jr., Concepcion Meza, Enrique Meza, Leonor Castanos, Hugo Meza, Marcia Meza, Leonel Meza, Jaime Meza., his 27 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren, His Sister Elvira and 2 brothers, Eleno and Gonzalo.
A wake will be Wednesday May 19, 2010 at Johnson Mortuary Chapel, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010, also at Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Octavio Meza Jr., Enrique Meza, Hugo Meza, Jaime Meza, Ernesto Encinas, Ricky Meza, Tomas Meza, and Gabriel Meza.

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Published by Yuma Sun from May 19 to Jun. 19, 2010.

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Kevin Vasquez

June 3, 2010

FAMILIA MEZA• I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

May 23, 2010

FAMILIA MEZA
QUE DIOS LOS BENDIGA.....Y A USTED DONA CONCHA UNA BENDICION MUY ESPECIAL.
MATEO,EVA,TUKUS,FABIAN,PELON,PILI,MATEOJR. GONZALEZ

Linda De La Hoya

May 20, 2010

Concha,Leonor & Octavio Jr.

I wish there were words to ease your pain during this time. My deepest condolences. May the Lord give you strength and peace in your hearts.

Joey Martinez

May 20, 2010

Jaime and Family, Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May 20, 2010

Concha,Leonor & Octavio Jr.

I wish there were words to ease your pain during this time. My deepest condolences. May the Lord give you strength and peace in your hearts.

bridget martinez

May 20, 2010

Meza family, he has lived a beautiful life here on earth. He was giving such a wondeful family that loved him. You are all so lucky to have had him. I believe heaven has a new angel! Our condolences, love and prayers go out to you my dear friends! xoxo Steve & Bridget Martinez

Geri carrillo

May 19, 2010

To the family so sorry to hear about your lost he was a very nice man i saw him every day at the school he always waved to me. and to thank him and his wife and all the family for being so good to my son jesse (Papas) you always made him fill at home. My condolences and prayers go out to all of you.

Guillermo & Frances Esparza

May 19, 2010

Octavio Jr.,Rosa and Family, Our prayers & blessing are with you now & always. So sorry to hear about your loved one, He has gone ahead to Heaven to get the home ready for us, soon we will join him, in Heaven, God Bless you & All of us that will miss him. From your Friends like Family. All our Love The Esparza. Memo,Frances,Juan,Frances,Guillermo Jr. God Bless You.

Guillermo & Frances Esparza

May 19, 2010

Octavio Jr., Rosa and Family our prayers & blessing are with you at this time in your lives, May the Lord give you the strength you need to move on with your lives. We know he is in Heaven now, getting the home ready for us where we will join him soon. God Bless you All Lots of Love & Prayers. Your Friends like Family The Esparza Memo,Frances,Juan,Frances,Jr. we love you and share your pain. God Bless.

Linda De La Hoya

May 19, 2010

Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow.

Guadalupe De Santiago & Kids

May 19, 2010

To ITO; I thank you for being a shining example of what a grandfather meant you truly exemplified all the best qualities that define his generation- hard working, honest, strong, lovable and family oriented. From the many of us taken in by you as your own. From the bottom of our hearts. You will truly be missed. Rest in Peace. To the family;May God bless you all and give you peace in your hearts.

Hoang Ho

May 19, 2010

I remember the mechanic Ito...he helped show me what was important , like fixing things.
A nice man that fed me as a runaway....

Rosalie Miranda (Rios)

May 19, 2010

My sincerest condolences to your family at this time. May God bless your family and give you peace in your hearts.

Rosalie Miranda (Rios)

May 19, 2010

My condolences to your family at this time of sorrow. May God bless you all and give you peace in your hearts.

Atondo Family

May 19, 2010

Love you Ito...You will forever live in our hearts and prayers.
Love
Abraham,Sylvia,Jordan,Ambroz and Skye

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