i cant believe that it has been over a year since we lost our cousin peter. he is still in my memories and my thoughts. i was glad that they did the ruck for him!!! i love u cuz and always did

I did not know Sgt. Pete Mares, but certainly want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for serving our great nation and it's people. I met your brother Luke and his wife Megan - wonderful people.  They shared their love and respect for you.  God Bless you, sir.

I did not know Sgt. Mares, but I just wanted to let his family know that I appreciate him for being in the Service and protecting all of us here at home.
Bless you all... My Heart goes out to all of you...
Shannon Pfab

cuz i will miss u and so will shaw man. we both loved u a lot and we remember all of the good times. i know that u are looking down on us and watching over us. i remember that smile that everyone talks about and the fact that u could light up a room with your laughter. I know that u are in a better place now but you are missed terrribly. love u sam, luke, paul, and renee. 
love always, the deisch family

Pete,
Everyday that goes by I keep seeing your happy face.  I miss you dearly and I will always remember the good days we had.  I love you brother....

Pete... I'm so thankful that I got to know you the past 10 years, you are an amazing person with an amazing personality and an amazing heart. I'm SO glad that I got to hang out with you as much as I did the past couple of months, all those times were fun and crazy. Thank you for everything you have done for me, bringing me up everytime I was down. Your personality, smile, laugh will never be forgotten. I have nothing but GREAT memories with you that I will cherish forever. You meant so much to so many people... My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family and all of our friends! I love you so much and can't wait to see you again someday!!!!
 FOREVER,
  Shana

Peter as you can see you will be deeply missed and thought of everyday....From the couple years of high school i could spend with you I  have always thought of you as the sweetest guy who could make anyone smile no matter what they were going through. Thank you for everything that you did to protect our freedom. We Love You

Pete, 
I only had the chance to know you for a few years. 
Everything that I remember of you is great... Great memories. I remember that I could talk to you about anything & you'd tell me that it would all get better in time. 
I miss you sorely and I love you so very much Pete, you were such an amazing person.
I love you Pete & You will be forever in my heart. 
Say hi to Michael for me =). 
You guys, I know will be causing some trouble... =). 
I Love You Peter... Til' We Meet Again... 
Love, 
Kassie

Dear Renee,
I am very sorry to hear about Peter. I know how much you loved him and will miss your boy. I read many of the entries and saw that so many people loved and respected him. I remember all the pride and love in your voice when you spoke of him when we talked at Maplewood. Renee, please know how sad I feel for you and be assured I will pray for your family as you deal with this tragedy. Love, Kathy

Dear Paul and family - There is nothing I can say except I am so deeply sorry for your loss of your precious Pete. I never got to meet him but I have his picture in my office, the one called ""Petes Sandy Find"". Please accept my sincere, deepest sympathy. I will be talking to you soon.  Jan

I am sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and my prayers.  May it help to know that he is home with his heavenly Father.  With my most sincere sympathy.

To the parents & brothers of Pete:
I am sorry to hear about your loss, My husband and I knew Pete from our son Steven Lucero they both attended Valley from Elementary to High School.  I Bernadette Lucero had the pleasure of getting know Pete better through Aims Community College, we sat next to each other during Math. Pete was a kind, giving, funny, easy going guy and a pleasure to know.  I will miss my math partner dearly. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.  God Bless You!!!

Renee, Paul, Sam, and Luke;
We are so sorry for the loss of Peter. We know how much all of the boys mean to you and how very proud you are of them for serving our country.  It was so good to see all of you at the reunion this summer, and are so glad that Pete was there too.  
I can remember when all the boys were a lot younger at the Ike Dent reunion in Ruidoso, NM.  Just seems like yesterday that they were little boys.  
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and wish that there was a way to heal your pain.  Pete will be dearly missed by all.
Love,
Justin, Erin, Bailey, Adam, and Peyton Dent

Dear Renee and Family,
I just received the news about Pete.  I cannot imagine the grief and sadness you must be feeling. May all your great memories give you comfort and strength.
With loving thoughts and prayers,
Bonnie

I am so sorry to hear of Petie's passing.  You all are in my prayers during this difficult time.  I can't imagine the grief that you must feel losing a loved one.
Kristi

Petey... He will forever be in my mind as the goofy haired, silly smiling,little boy following Luke and Sam around at the old white farm house.  Playing in the AMAZING tree house during bonfires and BBQ's.  He always had the sweetest smile and warmest brown eyes that could tell a thousand stories or jokes in Petey's case.  He will be sadly missed by all and always remembered in our hearts.
To Uncle Paul, Renee, Luke and Sam your are in our thoughts constantly and also in our prayers.
We love you very much!

Renee and family, 
I am so sorry for your loss. Renee, Thinking of you. A lot. Hugs and more hugs.... I am at a loss for decent words to say. 
-Randy.

Paul - Renee - Sam  - Luke, 
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know that Pete was special because each time any one of you spoke of him your faces would light up. May his memories keep your faces lit forever.

Renee and Family, my prayers are with you during this time of sorrow and loss.  I remember the fun Petey had and shared with all his family at our reunions, the memories of him will forever be cherished by all he touched.

We are deeply sorry for your loss.  Pete was a wonderful person.  Everyone knew he was such a kind person and too many took his sweet heart for granted. He gave completely and never asked for a return.  I know he loved you all so much and will be watching over you.

Of all the things that I remember about Petey, I remember his smile the most. It would brighten up any bad day. I remember his amazing love for his family. Even though I never met most of them, he talked of them so often I felt like I did. I remember his willingness to do anything for those he loved and even anything for people he barely knew, never asking for anything in return. I remember smiling everytime I saw him or got a phone call or letter. He just had that effect. I remember his arms wrapping all the way around me cuz they were so long. I remember his smile while he spoke of his nieces. I remember when he rescued me. I remember the dog tags. I remember the poker games. I remember crying on his shoulder. I remember the marriage proposals. Most of all, I remember him and of all the memories, I don't have one bad one of Petey. You will be missed baby. Love you Forever. XOXOXO

Peter, I am so sorry for all your pain. I know your in a wonderful place now. You always made me smile and laugh.
Love always
Rebecca

To the Mares Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Pete. He was always a kind person and a good friend to Laycie. He  always had a smile and he always made us laugh. What a wonderful young man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Renee and Family - I was so shocked and sad to read of this wonderful young man's death.  He was always such a treasure to me, even though I never had the pleasure of having him in my class.  He was such a character and obviously full of character.  I can not imagine the loss you are feeling and I am so sorry.  You have made the supreme sacrifice for our country.  You are in my heart and prayers.
Love, Karyn

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so sorry for your loss.

We are so sorry!  Words cannot express how heartbroken we are for your entire family ~ We are thinking of you and praying for you.  
~With Love~

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SON, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS HARD TIME.
LOVE  JEANETTE

You are in our thoughts and prayers.  I am so grateful that we were able to spend time with Pete this summer.  He will be deeply missed.  Pete was a wonderful person, and it has only been confirmed with the out pouring of love, friendship and memories from the lives he touched.  May he rest in peace at the side of God and watch over each of you.

Paul, Renee, Sam and Luke,
There is no way to lessen the sorrow of losing someone so precious to you......but please remember that others care very much
and wish you strength and comfort at this sad time.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Our most heart felt sympathy to you and your family. May you find comfort and peace in knowing he is an angel watching over us. May God Bless you all.

You guys are like family to me and I thought of Pete as a brother. I will miss him greatly.
Sorry doesn't seem like enough to say right now. You guys have been in my thoughts constantly, I wish I was closer to be there with you.
Adam Cross

Renee,
Our deepest sympathies.
Stan Luger, Brook Blair, Steve Mazurana, Christiane Olivo, Greg Young, James Ross and Kelechi Kalu

Sam and Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear about your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Renee and Family:
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.

To the Mares family, 
I am deeply sorry for your lose of a great man. I depolyed with Peter, he was a great man, soldier and friend. He could always make someone laugh. It's my honor to have known Peter and to serve with him. He will be missed by so many.
And once again, I am very sorry. You will be in my thoughts and prayers

Pete was a great guy and always made you smile. Sorry for the loss, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed.

I am a member of the military unit he was apart of, and though i didn't know him well i did know he was a good man and a good soldier, and i am very sorry for your loss.

Pete was a good, loyale, and hard worker when he worked with me at Golden Alunimum.  He always made me laugh. Can't believe you are gone.  May God Bless your family and may your soul rest in peace.

Pete's tamales Christmas 2007...
Peace out!

Pete...Wow it just seems like just yesterday that I saw you walking to class. As soon as you see me, you always make an effort to wave, smile, and say hi. Can't believe you're gone.High School was a blast, and graduation was a good time! The first day i saw you at Aims, you gave me a huge hug, I was super excited to see you. I remember you would make me laugh with your craziness, oh and that gorgeous smile of ours. it's going to be hard to get over. Just know that everyone loves you, and we miss you, but one things for sure, we never forget you! I had a dream about you last night, thanks! Love you Pete!

I know several of Peter's fellow Soldiers who went with him to kuwait and I thank God everyday for people like Peter who put their lives on the line for us back home.  My God's Blessing be with you.

Pete...It is strange to think I will not see you in class anymore. Students come and go all the time, but it is hard when I know I will never see them again.  I enjoyed really enjoyed having you in class and appreciated your candor and contributions to our class discussions.  You will be missed.

I first met Pete at 'Family Day' before all our boys deployed together.  I am the Mom of SGTS Jesse and Matthew Turpen.  I knew that if he was a friend of the boys' he was a good guy!  I wrote and sent packages to him like I did my own boys and he even wrote back such a warm letter.  I know he will be missed and I am so sorry for your loss.  You all - family especially, and troops, will be in my prayers.

Renee and family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss

Sam,
My heart aches for you and your family. I am truly sorry for your loss.

We would like to send our condolences to your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.  With sincere sympathy, we wish you comfort and peace at this difficult time.

Pete, 
 Words cannot express how much I miss you.

Not a day will go by that I won't remember his laugh, smile, and all the joy he brought to so many lives.  Pete had an uncanny ability to pull you through the worst stuff because he could find humor everywhere.  He will forever be one of the finest men I have ever had the privelage to serve with.  My condolences to all he leaves behind.  Take pride in knowing he was a great man- a great SOLDIER!  Love you Pete, while your up there show 'em the ""raptor,"" they'll love it!

Sam & Family
We would like to send our condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. He is in God's hands and well taken care of!
May God Bless you all!
Fern & P-Town Crew!

Pet, we were quit a team on the maw deuce range, we hit everything out there.  It was an honor to serve with you. The world is a sad place with out you.  Bro, be at peace the craziness is over and I know you are in a better place. Probably chilling with Bob Ross  painting sunsets.     ""V

My condolences to the family. Pete this world is a lesser place with out you man.You are and will be missed a lot, my your soul find peace my friend. We miss you buddy.

Renee, Paul, Sam and Luke,
Our deepest sympathy to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

I was lucky enough to get to know Pete, first from a distance, while he was deployed overseas.  Pete could always make you laugh and would do anything for his friends.  Words cannot say how much Pete will be missed by any and everyone that knew him.  I'm grateful that I got to know Pete for the short time I did and will never forget him or the happiness he brought to a room.  God bless.

Pete, hey man! You always made me laugh when I was at A 1-157 FA which made the drill weekends a little more bearable.  Whenever there was something to be done you were there to lend me a helping hand.  You will be missed.  Rest in Peace.

Pete, You have made me a better person. Having had the opportunity to know you as a person and serve with you as a Soldier is an honor.

My condolences to this great warriorâ???Ts family, it was an honor to have served with him in 2nd Platoon 140th SECFOR, he will be greatly missed. The funny yet sincere gentleman will be forever in my heart, Rest in Peace my friend!!

I am completely heartbroken for Renee, and for all who will miss Peter personally.

Its really hard to know what to say, knowing nothing I say will even add an inch of comfort to your family. I see the sadness in the eyes of soldiers to know what kind of a man your Pete was. I can see it everyday that my husband comes home. I am very sorry for your loss and if you ever need anything please let Rob & I know.
In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. 
And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
Sara Sanchez
Wife of SFC Robert Sanchez

Thank you for the memories Pete you will be greatly missed.

With sincere prayers and condolences to the family.  
Rest in peace Warrior.

Peter was the type of individual I was proud to have known in the short period that I worked with him, while I was assigned to 140th Signal, My sincere regrets and prayers to go to the Mares family. 
Sincerely;
SFC Alfred F. Domingo & Soldiers
10th Mountain Division (LI)
OIF

Paul, Renee, Sam, and Luke
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.  My niece Julia and Pete were close friends and Julia always talked highly of Pete and what a great sense of humor he had.  We know he'll be greatly missed.  Our condolences go out to your family and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andy and Kelly

I was fortunate to have served with Mares in A 1-157 FDC and with the 140th for the deployment.  I remember a fellow Soldier who had just recently met Mares and asked me if I knew him.  He went on and on about how good a guy Mares was and fun he was to hang out with.  After agreeing with him, I just smiled knowingly, just like his family and friends do now, I'm sure when they hear from all of those who knew Peter.  A friend to all.  To know him was to Love him!  I'm going to miss you man.

It was a great honor having to know Pete as one of the Best Soldier I have served with during deployment and as a friend. He always kept us smile even through the tough times. You will be greatly missed. I would like to send my deepest condolences to his family.

I wanted to let the family know that you are all in my family and I's prayers. I will always think of Peter has the cute little boy a grade younger than me that always made me laugh. He was a great friend to me then and he will be missed. I wish I could say more but just going through a loss of my own the only thing I can say is I am so sorry. He will be missed very much!
Sara Baysinger(Hernandez)

Peter was one of those people no matter how down you were could always make you smile, he was always a friend that you would turn to in a time of need. We have had some great times with peter ones i will never forget he was truly a person that changed your life we are going to miss him so very much. Pete we love you and always will.

CUZ I MISS YOU SO MUCH..IM GLAD I SAW YU AT SAMMY'S PARTY BUT ITS NOT ENOUGH....I LOVE YOU PETE YU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH EVERY ONE IN THE FAMILY.....HERE OR NOT WE WILLALWAYS SMILE WEN WEHEAR YOUR NAME.!
R.I.P

When I transferred in from North Dakota to Longmont I felt unusual and out of place. Mares was the guy that made me feel comfortable and welcome to the unit. He always made everyone laugh, and he knew how to yank a smile out of a person. I lived next to one of his friends off of 17th Ave and got to see him frequently outside of our weekends and I used to get to taste his really good BBQ and I miss just being able to chat with him after work. His loss makes me understand why you should treasure who you have because I wish I had spent more time with him. The unit will not be the same without him but we are all thankful for having known such a great man. Peter, you will be missed. Rest in Peace.

I just wanted to wish the family well. I loved his sense of humor, especially at Camp Shelby, MS. He made many of us laugh a lot & made the time there more pleasant.

We would like to express our deepest condolences to Pete's family and friends. Pete was a wonderful, caring young man. He touched many lives, including ours...He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts, and prayers are with the entire Mares' family..

Uncle Paul, Aunt Renee and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We wish your family peace at this time. Bob, Wendy, Niki & Jason, Jenny & Chad, CarolAnn and Angela

My prayers are will all your family Renee.  I think of you every day.

I'm sorry for your great loss of a son and a brother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.   Paul Nelson and family

Peter I will never forget the fun times us crazy little kids had running around town, playing hockey, and hiding out in the ""bushes"" by your old house.  All through school and after I can only remember the funny guy you were, always making people laugh.  I will miss you Peter and your smile is one that will forever be in my mind.  I'll miss you but I know that you are with God now.  You and your family are in my prayers.

I just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to Pete's family. Pete was one of the best friends I could have ever asked for.  From the day I met him he was always the friend who would be the shoulder to cry on or the friend who would make you laugh till you cry. He helped me through some of the toughest times in my life. He made a big impact in my life, as he did with so many others. He was a great friend to everyone, and loved by so many. He will be a truly missed. I love ya Pete, you'll always be in my heart and my thoughts.

When we got sent to Hurricane Catrina, Mares was put into my squad.  He made that deployment fun.  Through all the bad stuff we had to see, he kept a smile on his face and always made us laugh.  He was one of the most enjoyable soldiers I have had the honor to serve with.  I will miss him dearly.
Sincerely,
Staff Sgt. Jason Arkulari

I am so sorry for your loss. I know Peter was a very popular and loved young man.  My daughter has always admired Peter for his bravery, courage and great sense of humor. I know Peters hugs and beautiful smile will always be missed, as he had a smile and hug for everyone he ran into.  What an honor to know someone who served our country like he did.  
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Pete was a great friend throughout my life, he really brought a smile to my face every time I saw him. I miss you Pete, Rest in peace brother!

I only had the honor of befriending Pete less than two years ago. Over the course of our deployment together we shared a lot of great times. To the Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Please take comfort knowing that you raised a great man and a best friend to many people.

I would like to send my condolences to your family. Losing a child must be the most horrible thing to go through.  My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.  He is in God's hands and well taken care of.  Again my sympathy is with you.
Kristi McDonald (Corey O'Donnell's mother)

I served with Pete overseas and he always knew how to brighten up my day. He never failed to make me smile, and be a friend any one would love to have. I miss him and even though I don't know you personally please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Sam and Suzie I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I send my condolences to you and your family, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything dont hesitate to ask.

My family sends it condolences to your family, I hope that as time passes your memories of Peter will give you strength and hope.

I am truly sorry for such a great loss. Peter was an amazing person and will be truly missed. I love you Peter. Rest in Peace.

SAM AND LUKE, THE GIRLS AND I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE ARE ALL THINKING ABOUT YOU AND WE ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER.  WE ALL WILL MISS HIM DEARLY.  PLEASE KNOW THAT WE ALL LOVE YOU AND THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS.

On very rare occasions, when reading an obituary about someone I never met, I feel sad and become teary-eyed. That happened to me this morning as I read about Peter Mares.
He sounds like an incredible young man, and I wish I could have known him.  ...Personable, patriotic, intelligent, compassionate... It sounds like he also has an incredible and close-knit family, as well as a loving family of military brothers.  I'm sorry for your loss, and wish only that there were more people in the world like Peter Mares.
Mary Pat Daviet
Greeley

Pete was the true incarnation of the term ""Battle Buddy"". He was always there through the best and worst and made sure everyone stayed strong through it all every time. He was a phenomenal soldier and an even better friend. I will never forget the experiences we shared or the things he helped all of us, but especially myself, accomplish.

Peter is by far one of the best soldiers I have served with in my career. I will miss him and his personality. Peter and I have shared the same dirt in our food, extreme weather conditions and the same cactus thorn infested araes of Fort Carson. He always brought a positive attitude and a lot of humor with him everywhere he went, he made it easier to have a great weekend at drill no matter what we endured. He always bragged about being able to grow a better, thicker mustache than I could, we had a bet on it and of course he won. I want to send you my condolences to your family. He has touched many people's lives in different ways, and will always be a part of my life that I will never forget.

I will miss you lots peter! I love you and i will think about you always! R.I.P my friend.

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Sgt. Wesley Mares

16 septembre 1985 – 17 octobre 2008

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