Mario Reyes Eleria

Mario Reyes Eleria (1941–2011) was 69 years old and has resided in Milpitas, California for the last 20 years. He died on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in San Jose, California from a massive heart failure.

Mario was born on July 4, 1941, in Siniloan, Laguna, Philippines, to his parents, Jose M. Eleria & Isabel D. Reyes. He had six siblings: Apolinario R. Eleria (deceased), Engracia Valderama (deceased), Anicia Palamena (deceased), Cornelio R. Eleria (deceased), Isidoro R. Eleria (deceased), and Jose R. Eleria, Jr. (surviving family). He was married for almost 36 years to Carmen Tejada on July 26, 1975, in Manila, Philippines.

He attended FEATI University in Manila, Philippines and became a Graphic Artist with the Philippines Herald; Photographer with the Development of Public Information from 1972-1975; Field Officer with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) (1975-1977); UNESCO Expert, Nigeria, Africa (1977-1980); Printing Training Officer, National Teachers Institute (NTI) Nigeria, Africa (1980-1987); Project Officer (DAP) 1987-1991; Machine Operator, Stormedia & HMT; then later became an owner of 1-Hour Photo shop here in Milpitas, California.

He resided in the Philippines since birth thru 1977, and then migrated to Nigeria, Africa from 1977 thru 1987, then finally settled in Milpitas, California from 1991-2011. Mario enjoyed traveling around the world with his wife and three children; loved photography and arts; and also enjoyed watching television and playing chess.

He is survived by his spouse, Carmen Eleria of Milpitas; his three children, Carl Eleria of Milpitas, Christine Eleria of Milpitas, Maricar Eleria of Milpitas; one grandchild, Elijah Marcus Balancio of Milpitas, and his youngest brother, Jose R. Eleria, Jr. of Philippines.

The Eleria family would like to thank all the families and friends for all the gifts and prayers. A special thanks to the entire Tejada & Jurado families for helping prepare for the program and provide for the reception; to Rev. Rafael C. Alaban, Jr. and his church, Cosmopolitan Evangelical United Church of Christ in San Jose, California for officiating services that will be held; and to Mildred Padaong and Rick Panella of Lima Family Milpitas Fremont Mortuary for all their services and helping make this process as smoothly as possible.

Special Quote: “Until we meet again. We love you Papa! Love the Eleria Family.”

1 Thessalonians 4:13–14

And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died. (NLT)

2 Corinthians 1:3–4

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. (NLT)