America G. Mercado

America Gomez Mercado, age 89, passed away, Monday, August 27, 2007. She was a native of Santiago de los Caballeros, Republica Dominicana. As she grew she chose to live in New York City. As a proud U.S.A. American she loved marrying Frank, having her daughter, working, socializing, volunteering, visiting her family and the Institute of Puerto Rico, and traveling. St. Luke’s was her favorite hospital. She maintained her Catholicism at Ascension Church and Good Shepherd Catholic Church. When she moved to Jacksonville, FL with her daughter and family members she enjoyed visiting Holy Cross Church, Blessed Trinity Church, HOPE and Arlington Senior Center. She is survived by her daughter and family Myrna Mercado-Rodriguez, and Myrna’s husband Gil Rodriguez, Chloe and Timothy Rodriguez. A celebration of her life will be held at Barranquitas, Puerto Rico Memorial Funeral Home Friday, August 31, 2007. On Saturday, September 1, 2007 she will be joining her husband, Francisco (Frank) Mercado at PR National Cemetery Barrio Hato Tejas, Bayamon, PR 00960. We will always have America in our heart and miss her. Please sign the family’s online register book at www.broadusraines.com. Local arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.