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Este miércoles 27 de mayo, Don Jose Mercado Salas falleció debido a complicaciones de salud relacionado con el virus Covid-19.  Don Mercado Salas es originario de Jalisco, México y vivía en Bakersfield, California.  El dejo a 8 hijos, y a muchos nietos. Él siempre estaba atento y activo en su comunidad; especialmente apoyando a la comunidad inmigrante.  Él era indocumentado y tenía la esperanza de arreglar su estatus migratorio. Maria Elena, la hija de Don José Mercado Salas, pide ayuda económica para los gastos del funeral de su padre. La familia está pasando un momento difícil con los cierres del Covid-19 y ahora con la muerte inesperada de Don José. Gracias por apoyar la familia Mercado salas, ellos están muy agradecidos.

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This past Wednesday, May 27, Don Jose Mercado Salas passed away due to  health complications brought by the virus Covid-19. Mr. Mercado Salas is originally from Jalisco, Mexico and lived in Bakersfield, CA. He leaves behind 8 children, and many grandchildren. He was always an active member of the community; he was especially active supporting immigrant rights causes. He was undocumented and hoped to fix his immigration status in the near future. Maria Elena (the daughter of Don Jose Mercado Salas), asks for your financial support to pay for the expenses of her father's funeral. The family is going through a tough time and is having financial challenges due to the current situation caused by Covid-19. Thank you for supporting the Mercado Salas family, they are extremely grateful.