Victor Gil Mercado

Victor joined the U.S. Air Force at the age of 17 years old. He served our country for 20 years and retired. He was then employed with the USPS for over 26 years and retired as well. Victor met the love of his life, Dolores Trevino in 1960 and they married on August 18, 1963, married for 54 years.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores; their children, Lisa Bocanegra (Joe), Yvette Flores (Randolph), and Eric Mercado; five grandchildren that he adored, Victoria, Gabriella, Eddie, Randi, and Rox. Victor was known as a loving and supportive husband and a wonderful father who loved his family dearly. Our father’s love will live in us forever until we meet again.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at San Jose Catholic Church, 2435 Oak Crest Ave. Interment to immediately follow at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park.

Special thanks to the staff at West Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Clinic.