Macario Rodriguez Lira, III Obituary (1964 - 2022)

Macario R. Lira III of Brawley, CA was born on April 23, 1964 to Macario H. Lira Jr and Virginia Rodriguez Lira in El Centro, CA. He gained his Angel wings on July 26, 2022,in a San Diego hospital.Mr. Lira was a veteran of the US Army and Army Reserved and received many medals. He served a year in Iraq from 2006-2007. Mr. Lira also worked for Spreckels Sugar Company for two decades and enjoyed working with the staff. Although Mr. Lira was never married, he loved the family time he was able to have. He enjoyed watching Sci-fi movies such as Star Wars and Star Trek and documentaries about U.F.O's. Macario's favorite food was always Chinese food, especially from China Inn, Celia's restaurant, and Nana Doras. His favorite genres of music were country, pop, and oldies. Mr. Lira's life was definitely a life to be celebrated and had a presence cherished by many. He is preceded in death by his mother Virginia Rodriguez, brother Gilbert Allen Lira, Nephew Ernesto A. Sanchez III, grandfather Macario C. Lira Sr, Grandmother Josephina H. Lira, grandfather Jose C. Rodriguez, grandmother Virginia C. Rodriguez, and many uncles and aunts He is survived by his father Macario H. Lira Jrsister Sylvia Lira Carrillo & brother-in-law Alex Carrillosister Yolanda Ann Ramos7 nephews, 9 nieces, and 33 great nephews and nieces. Visitation is Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Frye Chapel in Brawley, CA from 6 to 9 p.m. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m.Mass will be Friday, August 19, 2022, at St. Margaret Mary's Church in Brawley, CA at 9:00 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley, CA