Mario Espinoza Palomares

Mario Espinoza Palomares, 80, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, in Salinas, California. Born in San Marcos, Texas, Mario lived a life filled with kindness, hard work, generosity, and love for his family.

A devoted husband to his beloved wife, Rosalinda, with whom he shared 54 beautiful years of marriage, a loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and cherished brother and friend. Mario’s greatest joy was his family. He treasured watching his grandchildren play sports, spending time with his wife, and enjoying life’s simple moments together.

Mario loved taking walks, riding motorcycles, working on old cars, carpentry, and a little gambling. He was proud of his military service. He will be remembered for his gentle spirit, caring heart, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.

Mario is survived by his beloved wife, Rosalinda; his four children, Sonia Palomares, Marlo Mendoza (Jorge Mendoza), Mario Palomares Jr., and Samuel Palomares (Marisela Palomares); four siblings, Martha Dulin, Rosana Mata, Tammy Arquello, and Yolanda Mante; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Serapio and Susie Palomares, sisters Carmen Moncayo and Lupe Saldivar, and brother Ignacio Palomares.

Though he will be deeply missed, Mario’s love, the memories he created, and the values he passed down will live on through the generations of family he cherished. His life was a blessing, his memory a treasure, and his love a legacy that will never fade.

Forever loved, forever remembered, and forever in our hearts. May he rest in eternal peace.

Rosary will be held on 11/6/26 at 10 am, and a Funeral mass will be held 11/6/26 at 11 am at St. Theodore’s Church 116 S. Belden Street Gonzales CA.

Funeral will be held on 11/6/26 at 2pm at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery 2900 Parker Flats Road Seaside CA 93955