Mario R. Forno Flores
June 29, 1945 — December 14, 2021
Mario Roberto Forno-Flores, of Saint Ann, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the age of 76. Loving husband of Amanda Consuelo Forno; beloved son of the late Mario Roberto Antonio and Alicia Forno; devoted father of Mario (Jessica) Forno, Jr., Alex (Cathy) Forno, and Stephanie (Tay Bronson) Forno; cherished grandfather of Jeremiah Forno, Brea Forno, Jonah Forno, Grace Forno, Kingston Forno, and Tristan Forno; dear brother of Velma (the late Eduardo) Morales, Evelyn (the late Mike) Pomirko, Pablo (the late Silvia) Forno, Carolina Soto, and Lucrecia (Roland) Oliveros. Mario met the love of his life Amanda while working across the street from her. He sent her little notes until he finally asked her out for coffee, and that’s when the courtship began. They married a little more than a year later in a small church in Guatemala. They enjoyed watching sports, especially Soccer, and soap operas on TV together. He also liked going to the movies with his wife, just so he could fall asleep in the recliner at the theater. Mario loved spending time with his family, going out to eat together, watching his grandchildren play sports, and Sunday meals after church. Saturdays were dedicated to watching his grandchildren play Soccer or T-Ball. Every other week they got together with friends and family to play Po-Ke-No. Mario was usually the life of the party and always had everyone laughing and smiling. He always had such a joy about him. He enjoyed playing the piano and listening to jazz music. Mario was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Memorial contributions may be made in Mario's name to American Cancer Society.