Our beloved Richard Perez Mercado went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 20, 2007 in Austin, Texas. He died peacefully at home with family and friends. He was born on November 8, 1945 in Austin, Texas to Jim and Irene Mercado. He was preceded in death by his parents, and niece, Cindy Stapleton. He is survived by his children, Sol and wife Vicki and Vida Mercado; sister, Grace and husband Randy Gutierrez; brothers, Jesse and wife, Lydia, Jim and wife, Esther, Rudy and wife, Janie Mercado; three grandchildren, Tracy, Mike and David Mercado; two great-grandchildren, Briana and Camille; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends all whom he loved dearly. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 3:00 pm at Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 S. Congress in Austin, Texas. The family would like to express gratitude to Dr. Karunakar Annapureddy and Angel Heart Hospice for their help and support.
