Obituary of Arturo G. Mercado

MERCADO, Arturo G.
Born: August 26, 1938
Died: June 21, 2015

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith...2 Timothy 4: 7-8

Arturo Mercado finished the race at 3:43 a.m. on Sunday June 21, 2015. He was surrounded by his wife, family and friends who comforted him with so much love, prayers and positive energy. Arturo was a man filled with many talents. He was one of the most amazing artists of our time. His oil paintings were vibrant, capturing serene Texas landscapes, the old west and beautiful wildlife.

An avid golfer, Arturo found joy in golf outings and tournaments with his sons Steven, John, Jody, David; cousins; nephews and friends.

He was a kind and giving person who loved his Catholic faith and his family and friends. He was a humanitarian. He was a founding member of Siempre Amigos, a local non-profit organization which raises funds for college scholarships for low income Hispanic students. He leaves behind a beautiful legacy, a spirt of love and commitment, his family and a host of friends to cherish his memory.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years Margaret Mendez Mercado; sons Steven Mercado M.D. (Belinda), John Mercado (Carrie), Joseph Mercado (Lorri), David Mercado (Monica); eight grandchildren; sister Carmen Cantu; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by father Martin Mercado; mother Magdalena Mercado and brother Noah Mercado.

Recitation of Holy Rosary 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at Mission Funeral Home Serenity Chapel 6204 South First Street (South).

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m., Thursday at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Maria Cemetery (Pflugerville).