OBITUARIES
Antonio Mares
97, Brawley
Maria De Jesus Mora
76, Heber OBITUARIES | A2
ANTONIO “TONY” MARES Feb. 1, 1921 - June 23, 2018
Tony Mares passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018.
He was born on February 1, 1921 in Brawley to Gumercindo and Ignacia Mares.
He served in the United States Army starting in March of 1943 and was honorably discharged in December of 1945. He served in Belgium, France and Luxembourg during the Battle of the Bulge and returned home to New York harbor on the Queen Mary after the war. His name appears on the Veteran’s Memorial in the Brawley City Plaza.
On Valentine’s Day in 1947, he met Socorro Esquer. They were married in January of 1948, in Brawley, where they made their home and raised 4 children.
Tony was an avid baseball fan and always looked forward to the San Diego Padres games. He was an active member of the Brawley American Citizens Club in the 1950’s and 60’s. He was employed for many years by the Brawley School District and the Clinica de Salubridad de Campesinos. As an employee of the clinica, he took night classes and proudly obtained his high school equivalency credential (GED) in 1979.
After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed his daily morning walks and an occasional trip to the local casinos.
Tony was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Socorro and his brothers, Paul, Justino, Valentino, Benny and Pete.
He is survived by his four children, Martha Romero, Mary Seanez (Ruben), Armando Mares (Sally) and Rebecca Mares; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Marciana and Dora and brother, John and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday July 9, 2018 at 6 to 9 p.m. at Frye Chapel and Mortuary in Brawley with Rosary at 7 p.m. Service will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at St. Margaret Mary Church at 9 a.m. and will be officiated by Father Andrew Kunambi. Burial will immediately follow at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley.
MARIA DE JESUS MORA Sept. 2 1941 - June 26, 2018
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of this great woman Maria de Jesus Mora. She passed on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at ECRMC surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico on September 2, 1941 and has been a Heber resident for the past 48 years.
She is survived by her 2 daughters and 4 sons, Beatriz Mora, Hector Mora, Eduardo Mora, Sebastián (Cristina) Mora, Rene Mora (Deceased), and Joanna (Justin) Linder. She will also be remembered by her 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Maria was a great mother, awesome grandmother and an all around phenomenal human being. She not only had a heart of gold but a sense of humor that kept us laughing even in her final days.
The viewing will be held at Hems Mortuary in El Centro on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 8 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Heber followed by burial at Mt. View cemetery in Calexico. She will be greatly missed!