David Haro

David (Dave) Haro, 77, of Sacramento, California, passed away surrounded by his family after a battle with pancreatic cancer on July 2, 2024.

 

Dave was born on March 28, 1947, to Tereso and Josefina Haro.  He graduated from Clarksburg High School and attended Sacramento City College.  In 1967, he met the love of his life, Socorro Galindo, and they married in 1968.

 

Dave was drafted that year into the US Army.  He served as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War where he received several decorations including two medals for acts of heroism, one being the Air Medal.

 

Upon his return from Vietnam, he attended Sacramento State University and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.  He retired from the Special Audit Section of the Franchise Tax Board in 2010 after 36 years of State Service.

 

Dave was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Socorro, and his siblings, Richard Haro and Josephine Fernandez.

 

He is survived by four children, Marisela Conley (Darren), Manuel Haro, Theresa Haro (Matthew) and Jose Haro, as well as three grandsons, David Haro, Alexander Dorostkar and Joseph Haro.  He is also survived by his siblings, Robert Haro (Nancy), Theresa Coria and Edward Haro (Dorothy) as well as many nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral Services are as follows:

 

Monday July 29th

Doors open at 5:30 with Rosary/Eulogy from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

St. Peter’s All Hallows Catholic Church

5501 14^th Avenue

Sacramento, CA  95820

 

Funeral Mass, Tuesday July 30^th at 10:00 am

St. Peter’s All Hallows Catholic Church

5501 14^th Avenue

Followed by Internment at St. Mary’s Cemetery

6509 Fruitridge Rd

Sacramento, CA  95820