Marcus Mireles
February 12, 2014
Marcus M. Mireles, 66, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Des Moines.
Marcus was born March 18, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa to Benito and Patricia (Quijano) Mireles. He proudly served his country in the US Marines, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. Marcus was employed by Titan Tire for 32 years and retired from Polk County. He loved to spend time with his family and friends.
Marcus is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Sharon; daughters, Maria (Rick) Barth, Marie (Shane) Myers, and Marlena Mireles; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Alfred (Judi) Mireles and Joseph Mireles; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 18 at Our Lady of the Americas Visitation Catholic Church, 1271 E 9th Street. Inurnment ceremony will be held at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, IA at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family or to Our Lady of the Americas.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jan Matzke
02/19/2014
So sorry to hear about your loss. Marcus was a great man and will be missed greatly at the Polk County Health Department. He was always so thoughtful and willing to help out with anything.
Chris Polson Garvey Mike Susie and Breanne
02/18/2014
Maria, Rick, and Family, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless Love you and know we are thinking of you.
Terry@Loretta Carnes
02/17/2014
We are sorry for your loss , he will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. God bless.
vincent & Roberta Bejarano
02/17/2014
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Marcus. He will be missed. God Bless, Vince & Roberta Bejarano
Lisa Campos-Pond and Steve Pond
02/16/2014
Sharon and Family:
We are so sorry to learn from my father Victor Campos, Sr. on Tubby's passing. He was such a nice gentleman and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Daniel and Maureen Johnson
02/14/2014
Sharon and family, we are greatly saddened by the news of Marcus' passing. He was a great guy and always fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
Lisa mireles
02/14/2014
Sharon and family , I'm so sorry to here of the passing of Tubby . Sharon when we talked last week I thought I had time to come visit tubby :( who would ever think my father And Tubby would pass a week apart ! May God be with you and family through this very difficult time. Love you sharon
Bob and Vicki Bertagnolli
02/14/2014
We are sorry for your loss. Never good to see one of our fellow bowlers have passed away. God be with your family and comfort you.
Joannie and Doug Van Damme
02/14/2014
Holly, Im so sorry for the loss of your Dad. We are thinking of you and the entire family at this time. May God be with you through this difficult time.
Fred & Vicki Chia
02/14/2014
We are thinking of all of you & we are sorry we can't be there with you as you celebrate his life.
He was a good friend and we miss him but we will always remember the good times.