Mario “Poncho” Saucillo Muñoz , age 83, passed away at Regional Medical Center in San Jose, surrounded by his family on Friday, February 8, 2019. He was born on June 22, 1935 in Mexico City, Mexico to Jesus and Esperanza (Saucillo) Muñoz. On May 14, 1955, he married Martha Murguia. Together, they had seven children.
Poncho and Martha enjoyed spending time with their children and grandchildren, watching movies or sporting events, especially boxing. He enjoyed playing billiards and dominoes. He is survived by Martha, his beloved wife of 63 years, 7 children, Martha (Fernando), Luis (Maru), Mario (Martha), Alma (Santiago), Irma (Manuel), Maria and Miguel; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A Viewing beginning at 4 p.m. and a Rosary at 7 p.m. will be held on Thurs., February 21, 2019, at Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel, 710 Willow St., San Jose, CA 95125. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Fri., February 22, 2019 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 2020 E. San Antonio St., San Jose, CA 95116. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 2650 Madden Ave, San Jose, CA 95116.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
