Mario Puga, age 21

Lost to gun violence on May 8, 2016 in Salinas, California.

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  • Nickname:
    4 Andy
    3 El bebe
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    1 very good caring trustworthy friend nice with every one
    1 He was such a good father to his two sons.
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  • Schools attended:
    1 Alisal high
    1 Alisal high school
    1 loma vista elementary
  • Comments:
    1 Miss you cousin, always in my heart 😓♥️
    1 Nothing is the same without you
    1 I miss you so much brother 😞

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