He was born in his grandmother’s home in Cypress, CA on August 21, 1940 to Manuel and Mary Rodrigues.
Manuel enjoyed a wonderful life; he was married to the love of his life Margie for 44 years. Everyone who met them knew that they had a love like no other. They were a wonderful example to their family and friends on what a great marriage looked like.
Manuel was a devoted husband, father, Avo and brother to his family and will be greatly missed by all.
He is survived by his wife Margie, their four children Manuel III and his wife Trisha, Marcie Howard and her husband Matthew, Mark and his wife Mey, and Mary Kinney and her husband Chuck; 12 grandchildren, his brother John and sister Mary Peich.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 3pm at the Fraternal Hall of Hanford; 1015 N. 10th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230 559-582-2884.
In lieu of flowers please give to The American Cancer Society.
