Manuel is survived by his spouse, Carmen Cerna.
Visitation will be Monday, June 16, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas 79903. Graveside service will be Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave, El Paso, TX 79906.