Amos Mascarenas Obituary (2014)

Amos Mascarenas Sr., our very caring father, grandfather and husband left peacefully to return to our loving Heavenly Father on June 25, 2014. Amos was born to Candido and Emila (Roybal) Mascarenas on November 26, 1935, in Penasco, New Mexico. As a young man he joined the United States Air Force and served his country proudly for four years. Amos later moved to Tooele, Utah, where he met and later married his loving wife Cora Brito in 1973. In Tooele he also found his passion for welding and worked for the Tooele Army Depot for many years until his retirement in 1988. He loved spending time with his family and friends, traveling back to Penasco and reminiscing about the good old days. Many will remember him most for his yearly chili roasting, welding talents and the unconditional love for his family. Amos, dad, you are loved and respected by many and will be deeply missed by everyone whoâ€™s life you touched. Amos and Cora together have eight children. Nancy (Stephen) Mori, Tom (Darlene) Brito, Cindy Vargas, Bradley Brito, Wayne Brito, Brenda (Barney) Salazar, Emily (Willie) Martinez, Amos Jr. (Tina) Mascarenas, along with 28 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Amos is preceded in death by his father and mother, brothers and sisters, son Wayne Brito and granddaughter Bernadette Pacheco. Funeral services will be at St. Marguerites on Thursday, July 3, 2014. Rosary at 10 a.m. Mass at 11. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Amos Mascarenas please visit our Sympathy Store.