Antonio Merida, 71, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 in Chula Vista, California while traveling. Antonia was born March 1, 1947 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Antonio served as Captain in the Guatemalan Army and was an ordained minister.
Antonio has lived in Carthage for the past 21 years and was a member of the Jehovah-Shama Church.
Antonio was united in marriage to Telma Arqueta on February 25, 1997 in California; she survives. He is also survived by one son, Marvin Merida; four daughters, Marta Ileana Merida, Coraima Merida, Mirka Merida and Odalis Merida; two brothers, Gumercindo Merida and Ignacio Merida; four sisters, Manuela Merida, Luisa Merida, Carmen Merida and Antonia Merida.
Two visitations will be held: Thursday, August 30th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Iglesia Pentecostal Jehova Shama, 135 South Main St., and Friday, August 31st, from 5:00 p.m. to midnight at Ministerios El Jordan, 1705 South Baker Blvd. both in Carthage.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1st at Park Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
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