June 13, 1939 – Nov. 28, 2023

Carlos De Anda, 84, of Highland Park, passed away on Nov. 28 due to ongoing health complications related to a stroke.

Carlos was born in Teocaltiche, Jalisco, Mexico on June 13, 1939 and was the middle child of Irene Mercado and Guadalupe De Anda.

He was a “jack of all trades” and a master at most, a friend to all who met him and a strong shoulder to lean on.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Carmen; daughters Marcela and Alicia; son Carlos Alberto; granddaughters Elsie and Amelia.

Pallbearers were Carlos A De Anda, Raymond Gonzalez, Eddie Yepez, Gustavo Mercado Rodríguez, Arturo Mercado Rodríguez and Efraín Rodríguez.

Services were held on Saturday, Dec. 9 at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church.