Larry

Mondo

Larry Mondo, born August 29, 1947 of Creston California passed away in Templeton on 1/5/2023. Larry was 75. He was born to Frank and Erma Mondo in Salinas, California. He was a graduate of San Benito High and Fresno State where he graduated with a degree in Agriculture, and later served in The National Guard.
Larry often could be found riding his horse on The LaMacchia Ranch in Gonzales or driving a tractor to work the land. He frequented rodeo events and was known to ride bulls. He would often hunt deer with family and friends. In 1994 he was selling hay when he met the love of his life Caroline Hardman. They lived together in Creston California where they enjoyed the company of their canine companions: Sues, Elliott, Tick, and Millie.
He leaves behind his life partner Caroline Hardman, his sister Carolyn (Ed) Loeser, Dan Loeser, Cindy (Tony) Galvan, Christopher Stephens, Sara Smith, Sofia Loeser, and Nolan Loeser.
Larry will be laid to rest with his parents in a private ceremony.