He was born at the start of the Spanish civil war in the small village of Santa Maria de Xeve in Galicia, Spain. He was able to study and work in forestry in Spain and Equatorial Guinee. He was predeceased by his dutiful wife, Rosa, his parents Peregrina and Ramón, his brother José and his brother-in-law Leonel.
Due to his experience in forestry, he was able to immigrate to Canada in 1968. He worked in a variety of fields including construction, mining, forestry and as a long shoreman. He had an adventurous spirit and lived his life to the fullest on his own terms. He travelled extensively and enjoyed going for long walks when he was able.
Manuel is survived by his children Puri (Jim) and Manny (Marie Josée); grandchildren Matthew (Patricia), Elena (Brandon), Michael (Ainsley) and Leo. Also, his sister Dolores, brother Pedro (Anuncia) and sister-in-law Carmen and nieces and nephews in Spain and England.
A service will be held in Chapel Courtyard at Ocean View Funeral Home & Burial Park on October 14 at 10:00 am. Entombment to follow at the South Mausoleum at Ocean View.
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