Tseitel Martinez-Pacheco shares...

The Martinez and Merino families go way back. We've been friends for so long. Mario was always so nice to me. I love you, Merinos! ♥
This picture was of me and Mario when we were like, gosh, I think 12 years old. Just kidding, i don't know... maybe 14, 15. We were paired up for Natalia's Quinceanera. Good memories :)

The story that goes along with this picture is that during practice, Mario wouldn't stop laughing and kept stepping on my toes. I thought, " Man, this guy's gonna make me look ridiculous the day of the Quince!" Both he and Tony wouldn't stop laughing and flirting with the girls... I thought it was going to be a disaster. Little did I know the day of the Quince those boys would dance perfectly! They did awesome and everything turned out great. Mario was never a quitter and a great performer!


 —Tseitel Martinez-Pacheco

Mario Enoc Merino

Mario Enoc Merino
1983-2012

Mario E. Merino passed away on June 9, 2012, surrounded by those who loved him. He was taken too soon and his passing will leave a void in many of our lives. Mario loved life, church, and family, but most of all he loved his wife Kassidy and son Gabriel.

Mario was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 25, 1983, to Carlos and Guadalupe (Maldonado) Merino. He grew up in West Valley City and attended Granger High School. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and served in the Yerevan, Armenia mission from 2002–2004. 

Three years after returning from his mission, he married his sweetheart, Kassidy Bradshaw. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on August 4, 2007. Mario and Kassidy’s son, Gabriel, was born on November 4, 2009, in Phoenix, Arizona. Mario loved the outdoors and many sports, including snowboarding and boating. He especially enjoyed hiking with his dog, Bosco. Above all else he loved his time with his wife and young son, who he called “papa.” 

Mario graduated from LDS Business College and worked as a branch manager for Wells Fargo Bank and then U.S. Bank in Arizona and Utah. Mario is survived by his wife and son; his parents, Carlos and Lupe Merino; his two brothers, Geoff and Juan Carlos Merino; and his two sisters, Carla Brower and Natalia Green. He also leaves behind many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and a nephew.

Viewing on Friday, June 15, 2012, at 6:00 pm. There will also be a viewing on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 9:30 am, followed by funeral services from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. All viewings and services will take place at the River Stake Center, located at 1380 W. 6785 S., West Jordan, Utah.