Mark Xavier Herrera

Mark Xavier Herrera, age 29 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on January 3, 2022 at North Kansas City, Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1992 the son of Lisa Ruiz. He was a Momma’s Boy since day one! Mark grew up close to his grandparents Pete & Antonia. As a young child, he found great pleasure in watching his Grandpa work on the Railroad. After his grandpa would come home from work, Mark would help him get out of his work boots and then Mark would put the boots on himself. We knew he would follow in his footsteps one day and he did. Mark currently worked for Capitol Railroad Contracting along with his Dad, Ismael. He was previously employed by KellyHill Construction Company, which kept him away for weeks at a time.

He was an outstanding Father, loved his children unconditionally and enjoyed coming home to spend time with them after work. He enjoyed playing games outside, singing and dancing, teaching them to ride bikes for the first time, playing catch and football with his son, and even made time for his nephews and nieces as well. He enjoyed cooking on the grill with his Mom. Mark was a kind and generous man, always there to lend a hand to his family, friends or anyone. He loved to “bug” his baby sister Erika, “fake ignore” his big sister Rocio and he always talked with his big “lil” Sister Tisa. He always looked out for his brothers Carlos and Raymond. Family was everything. Mark was the youngest brother but he would always say “I’m the Big Brother”. He loved his pit bulls, Cinnamon and Chiko.

He is survived by: his mother and father: Lisa and Ismael Ruiz; three children: Mark Xavier Hererra II age 12, Mila Lynn Herrera age 6 and Maya Renee Herrera age 4; grandmother: Antonia Mota; three sisters: Rocio R. (Martin Zavala) Zambrano, Tisa R. (Fernando Fernandez) Avila, and Erika Y. (Abdul Mohamed) Ruiz; three brothers: Carlos Zambrano Jr., Raymond Avila Jr. and Jacob Castro; four nephews: Joey, Julius, Martin and Boston; three nieces: Jalecia, Juliet and Amelia; four uncles: Elias, Andres, Albert and Michael; many aunts including Barbara and Dina; and many many cousins.

He was preceded in death by: his Uncles: David A. Castro, Edmundo A. Chacon Jr “Chico” in 2021 and Grandpa Pedro Mota in 2012.

A funeral service for Mark will be held Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Newcomer's Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 BLUE RIDGE BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64133. A committal service and interment will occur Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Floral Hills Cemetery, 7000 BLUE RIDGE BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64133. A visitation will occur Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, 7000 BLUE RIDGE BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64133.

Mark Xavier Herrera, de 29 años, de Kansas City, Missouri, falleció el 3 de Enero de 2022 en el hospital North Kansas City. Nació el 20 de Septiembre de 1992 hijo de Lisa Ruiz.

¡Era el niño de mamá desde el primer día! Mark creció cerca de sus abuelos Pedro y Antonia Mota y cuando era niño, encontró un gran placer en ver a su abuelo trabajar en el ferrocarril. Después de que su abuelo llegara a casa del trabajo, Mark lo ayudaba a quitar sus botas de trabajo y luego Mark se ponía las botas. Sabíamos que algún día seguiría sus pasos y lo hizo. Mark trabajó actualmente para Capitol Railroad Contracting junto con su padre, Ismael. Anteriormente trabajó por KellyHill Construction Company, que lo mantuvo alejado durante semanas a la vez.

Era un Padre excepcional, amaba a sus hijos incondicionalmente y disfrutaba regresando a casa para pasar tiempo con ellos después del trabajo. Le gustaba jugar afuera, cantar y bailar, enseñar a sus hijos a andar en bicicleta por primera vez, jugar al catch y al fútbol con su hijo, e incluso también hizo tiempo para sus sobrinos y sobrinas. Le gustaba cocinar a la parrilla con su madre. Mark era un hombre amable y generoso, siempre allí para echar una mano a su familia, amigos o cualquier persona. Le encantaba "brochar" a su hermana pequeña Erika, "falsa ignorar" a su hermana mayor Rocío y siempre hablaba con su hermana mayor "lil" Tisa. Siempre cuidó a sus hermanos Carlos y Raymond. La familia lo era Todo. Mark era el hermano menor, pero siempre decía "Soy el Gran Hermano". Le encantaban sus pitbulls, Cinnamon y Chiko.

Le sobreviven: su madre y su padre: Lisa e Ismael Ruiz; tres hijos: Mark Xavier Hererra II de 12 años, Mila Lynn Herrera de 6 años y Maya Renee Herrera de 4 años; abuela: Antonia Mota; tres hermanas: Rocío R. (Martin Zavala) Zambrano, Tisa R. (Fernando Fernández) Ávila y Erika Y. (Abdul Mohamed) Ruiz; tres hermanos: Carlos Zambrano Jr., Raymond Avila Jr. y Jacob Castro; cuatro sobrinos: Joey, Julius, Martin y Boston; tres sobrinas: Jalecia, Julieta y Amelia; cuatro tíos: Elias, Andrés, Albert y Michael; muchas tías, incluidas Barbara y Dina.

Fue precedido en la muerte por: sus tíos: David A. Castro en 1977,

Edmundo A. Chacon Jr "Chico" en 2021 y su abuelo Pedro Mota en 2012.