SPC Marcos Antonio Corona, 27, passed away suddenly Saturday morning in a car accident. Marcos was a beloved husband, father, son and brother who enjoyed spending time with his family. Marcos was an amazing fun-loving person who was willing to help anyone who needed it even through his battle with Leukemia. Marcos was a proud soldier and a devoted husband and father to his son.
Marcos will be missed by many but his memory will live on through those who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Alvaro Sanchez Corona and Rafaela Valencia Corona; uncles: Rene Valencia Corona and Domingo Castillo, Jr.
Marcos is survived by his wife Geneva Corona; his son Marcos Corona, Jr.; parents; Robert and Sally Corona; brothers: Robert Corona, Manuel Corona and Thomas Corona; grandparents; Domingo and Hope Castillo; and one nephew Noah Corona.
A Vigil Service with Rosary will be held Sunday, March 9, 2014 starting at 5:00 p.m. at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel, 1840 S. Center Ave. Los Banos, CA; The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church,370 Linden Ave., Gustine, CA. Burial will be held at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery with military honors at 1:30p.m. Services are under the direction of Whitehurst Funeral Chapels~Los Banos.