Born February 11th, 1958 in El Salvador. Passed away on Monday, November 21st, 2011 after a courageous short battle with cancer. Loving and devoted husband to Wendy Birman-Mena. Loving Papi to Susana Carballo, Cristina Carballo (Yeral) and twin sons Daniel Mena-Birman and Marcus Mena-Birman. Proud Abuelito to Brian, Anthony and Celena. Son-in-law to Norty and Marilyn Birman, brother-in-law to Elissa Birman, Alden and Tina Birman and uncle to Joshua and Brandon Birman. “If Iove could have saved you darling Luis, you would still be here today.” You are our hero. You are finally at peace. Funeral Service will take place at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, November 24th at 1:00 P.M. Interment will be at Oshawa Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chabad of Durham Region, 3 Glenmount Court, Whitby, Ontario L1N 5M7 in memory of Luis Mena.