Juan de la Cruz Tellado Mercado

Nació el 21 de Diciembre del 1930 en Lares, Puerto Rico, hijo de los difuntos Ramón Mercado y María Tellado. Sentía una profunda pasión por la poesía y las canciones, y a menudo expresaba su creatividad a través de la música. Amaba la música mexicana y era un ávido aficionado al béisbol. Ya fuera jugando dominó o pasando tiempo con sus seres queridos, su familia era su mayor alegría, y siempre encontraba la felicidad en su compañía.

Le precedieron en la muerte su esposa, Margarita (Tata) Santiago, y sus padres, Ramón Mercado y María Tellado.

Le sobreviven su hijo, Juan Tellado Santiago; sus nietos, bisnietos, tataranietos y demás familiares y amigos.

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Juan de la Cruz Tellado Mercado, age 94, of Fredericksburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Mary Washington Hospital.

He was born on December 21, 1930, in Lares, Puerto Rico, son of the late Ramon Mercado and Maria Tellado. He had a deep passion for writing poetry and songs, often expressing his creativity through music. He cherished listening to Mexican music and was an avid fan of baseball. Whether playing dominos or spending time with loved ones, his family was his greatest joy, and he always found happiness in their company.

He is predeceased in death by his wife, Margarita (Tata) Santiago and his parents Ramon Mercado and Maria Tellado.

He is survived by his son, Juan Tellado Santiago; grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and other family and friends.