Mario E. Palomares

Mario Espinoza PalomaresJanuary 28, 1946—October 13, 2026

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 10amFuneral mass will be held on 11/6/26 at 11amAt St. Theodore’s Church116 S. Belden StreetGonzales, CA 93926.

Funeral will be held on 11/6/26 at 2pm atCalifornia Central Coast Veterans Cemetery2900 Parker Flats RoadSeaside, CA 93955.