The Passing of Our Brother Juan Mauricio Zarco

Our dear Brother, Mr. Juan Mauricio Zarco passed away in Yarmouth, Maine on January 25 due to several strokes and heart failure. He faithfully served our True Parents and God’s Providence for many years and was a wonderful father to his son Alejandro. His beloved wife, Sumiko, had passed away earlier in 2007.

Let us support the Miyagi family during this time and pray for his victorious transition to a wonderful new life in the spiritual world.

Following is information about his dedicated life from his pastor, Rev. Greg Odlin.

God Bless you,

Our beloved brother, Juan Mauricio Zarco, 54, died peacefully on January 25th, with his wife Janice, son Alejandro, and Pastor Greg Odlin by his side, after enduring several strokes, and heart complications on January 19th.

Juan was born on August 4th, 1956 in Bogota, and grew up in Barranquilla, Colombia. Juan’s aunt Gina Miranda, invited him to visit her in NY City. In 1993, Juan finally came, went to a workshop and joined the Church. Under the guidance of Rev Galvan in the Bronx, Juan blossomed into a fine Unificationist!

Juan was matched to Janice MacCormack and married in 1995 in South Korea. They settled in Yarmouth, Maine close to Janice’s family. Juan was ecstatic when his son Alejandro was born in 1997, proud and happy to be a father. Juan had a great sense of humor, always had a big smile that put people at ease. He was an incredibly hard worker: making handmade tiles for a Maine artist, making tortillas, wrapping bouquets of roses and selling them in North Boston. Presently,

Juan had been employed by ACS in Lewiston. His coworkers remember Juan as always willing to help, always ready to laugh or smile, always working hard!

Surviving are his wife Janice and son, Alejandro, 13, both of Yarmouth, Maine and his mother Juanita Miranda Zarco of Barranquilla, Colombia. Juan loved and was loved by many friends and family, and will be missed.

There will be a wake at Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth, ME 04096 (off th Portland Road) on Friday night, January 28 , from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, followed by a Catholic service at 7:00pm by Father Grange coming from the Bronx, N.Y.

The Seunghwa Ceremony will be held on Saturday, January 29 at the same funeral home. Visitation will be from 12 noon with the service starting at 1:00pm. Flowers can be sent directly to the Funeral Home.

Donations to Janice and Alejandro Zarco will be sincerely appreciated and may be sent directly to their home address: 121 North Road; Yarmouth, ME 04096.