Mauro Joseph Dentino

Dentino, Mauro J., 82, of Yorba Linda passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at home surrounded by family. He is survived by his children Deborah Terrien and Mauro “Joe” Dentino, Jr., and his grandchildren Kyle and Desirae Terrien.

Mauro was born on April 16, 1938, in Peoria, Illinois, to Michael and Arnita (Barto) Dentino. From an early age he set for himself the goals of becoming a scientist and marrying the best woman possible, and he achieved both. On June 23, 1962, he married the love of his life, Theresa, who preceded him in death on July 12, 2011.

Educated at Dartmouth, USC, and UCI, Mauro used his intellect and tireless work ethic not only in the fields of science and engineering but also in running several family businesses. With a master vision to bring his immediate and extended family together, he turned an empty plot of land in Yorba Linda into a Christmas tree farm and invited generations of relatives into his home to join him on this project. Over the course of decades, countless nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends who knew Mauro and Theresa’s house as a second home have been nurtured by their example of hard work and family unity.

Viewing will be from 5:00–7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, at McAulay and Wallace Mortuaries in Yorba Linda.

His funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 25 at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Yorba Linda.

Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 28 at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mauro’s nephew, Father Darren Dentino: Missionaries of Charity Fathers, 650 Dennery Rd., P.O. Box 530809, San Diego, 92153.