Roy was born in Honolulu, HI on October 5, 1937 and passed away at home on August 29, 2015 with his family around him. His remains will be placed along side those of his wife Linda at Santa Clara Catholic Cemetery in Santa Clara, CA. He leaves behind his sister June, four children Roy Jr., Deborah, Dawn, Bill, 9 grand children, and 3 great grand children. Mass will be held on Saturday September 5, 2015 at 9:30 in the San Juan Bautista Mission.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of Roy Mara, Sr. to Mission San Juan Bautista Outreach, 406 Second Street, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045.