Leaders in the Sale of Quality Mopar Parts
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Passages: Mike Cervantes Echo Park/Sonic Automotive Countless lives have been lost to COVID. Many of us read the ar cles online and are astounded as to how a virus could affect so many. And then it affects someone we know. On Monday April 19,2021 Mike Cervantes, 56 passed away unexpectedly from Covid. He was the husband of Leslie Cervantes. Mike was born in Sacramento California on September 22nd, 1964 to Fred and Sheri Cervantes. Mike and Leslie were married on 10/16/2004 Mike loved to travel and enjoy a cra beer with friends. He had an infec ous laugh and loved to make people laugh. He was very kind and generous. At all the restaurants he frequented, he considered all the people family. He was very social, he loved talking to people. Mike was employed at EchoPark/Sonic Automo ve for 30+Years. His work was his passion, he loved to mentor and loved to problem solve. He was very proud to be part of EchoPark from the ground up. Mike has been a member of the Mopar Masters Guild since the 90’s when he was elected Vice-President of the MMG. He was always ready to welcome a new member to the group, always looking to share ideas and knowledge, as was the guild’s mo o. He and Leslie became a part of the Mopar Masters Guild family, and they will always be. A few of the Mopar Masters Members sent in their thoughts: “Mike was one of the first Mopar Masters that I met. This was back in the late 90’s at the first Performance Group meeting with Mopar. Mike made me feel welcome, even though my store was one of the smallest Masters at that me. He always had a smile on his face and loved to joke around with everyone.” Ole Olson – Parts Director (Ret) - Buffalo, MN “Though I didn’t get to know Mike well, I always remember his constant smile and infec ous laugh. He was one of the first to welcome me to the guild and made everyone feel welcomed and appreciated. His advice and comments were always spot on, and it was obvious he had a deep understanding of our business. From a self-standpoint I was sad to see him leave the guild, but I know it was an advancement for him. He is missed.” Marvin Windham – Parts Director (Ret) and Past President of the MMG Continued on Page 8
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