Manuel Mercado, age 87, of Corona, California passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. He was married to Sara Mendoza Mercado on November 16, 1956. He is survived by his children: Ismael, Manuel, Maria, Eloisa, Alicia, Oscar, Aurora, Marisela; as well as twenty-seven grandchildren, and thirty great-grandchildren. Manuel was preceded in death by wife Sara (2015), son Isaias (2022) and Alicia (1965).
A visitation for Manuel will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705. A funeral service will occur Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 566 S Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866. A graveside service will occur Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705.