Mario Gardea Garcia passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, in South San Francisco, California, at the age of 87. Born on September 12, 1936, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Mario was a cherished son to Jose and Evangelina Gardea Garcia.
Mario’s life was marked by deep, enduring love, beginning with his beloved wife, Lupe, whom he married when he was just twenty. Their union flourished over 61 years until Lupe’s passing. Together, they raised a loving family with their five children: Virginia, Luis, Raul, Alfredo, and Rebeca. Mario was a proud grandfather to thirteen grandchildren – Monica, Mario, Anthony, Stephanie, Christopher, Tony, Angelo, Hailey, Angelica, Rosa, Xavier, Marco, and KC – and a great-grandfather to eight great-grandchildren: Jett, Levi, Jacob, Liam, Brennan, Noah, Luciana, and Mateo.
Mario was preceded in death by his wife, Lupe; sons Raul and Alfredo; his parents, Jose and Evangelina; his sister’s Nohemi and Eva; and his brothers Domingo and Ernesto.
He had a zest for life and a variety of interest that kept him active and engaged. Mario was passionate about maintaining his yard, a hobby he cherished throughout his life. In his younger days, he enjoyed fishing, attending Giant’s baseball games and was a regular on casino bus tours. Mario also had a love for dancing, always dressing sharply for any occasion. He was an avid viewer of novellas like “La Rosa De Guadalupe”, enjoyed listening to music and cherished his walks around Serramonte. Mario’s favorite
outings included visits to Costco, where he particularly loved the hot dogs. Above all, Mario treasured the time spent with his family, especially during holidays, creating lasting memories.
Mario’s warmth, spirit, and dedication to his family will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew him. His legacy of love and joy continues to live on through his extensive and loving family.
