Joaquin Mata San Nicolas' Obituary
Joaquin Mata San Nicolas
Jan. 26, 1939 - Nov. 14, 2008
"Kin" formerly of Merizo, Guam, was called to our Lord on November 14, 2008. In his new life he joins his parents Juan Salas and Maria Manalisay Mata San Nicolas of Merizo, his brother Tomas M. San Nicolas of Mangilao, parents-in-law Vicente Franquez and Soledad Gogo San Nicolas Mendiola of Barrigada. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Brigida Mendiola San Nicolas, children and spouses Catherine & Darrell Arriola of Washington, Martha Makaneole of Washington, Frances & John Smith of Texas, Carmen San Nicolas of Washington, Kenneth & Charmaine Torres San Nicolas of Talofofo Guam, Lawrence & June Quidachay San Nicolas of Washington, Christina & Bert Huebner of Colorado, Monica & Kevin Kelly of Germany, Barbara & Jesse Pray of Montana; brothers and sisters Teresita Cruz of California, Francisco SN of California, Guadalupe Henderson of Washington, Josephina Palomo of California, Joaquina Thibeau of Massachusetts, Ana & Robert Leon Guerrero of Guam, Maria Rivera of Washington, Jose San Nicolas of Guam, Juan San Nicolas of Guam, and Julie & Manuel Cruz of Washington; sisters and brothers-in-law Consolacion & Ray Arce, Tomasa & Jose Salas, John & Eyvonne Cruz Mendiola, and Isabel & David Cruz all of Guam. Also by 34 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 9 godchildren, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
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