Manuel Ponce-Saracho

Manuel Ponce-Saracho, 66 of Hemet, California passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Hemet Valley Medical Center in Hemet, California . He was born in Chihuahua Mexico on April 16, 1947, and was the son of the late Manuel Ponce Sr and Josefina Saracho Ponce. He was the loving husband to Vinnittza Escobedo Ponce for 36 years. Manuel was a US Veteran service in the US Army. Manuel always dressed with a sense of flair and class. He started at the early age of 8 with his first suit and was hooked to dress nicely and professionally ever since. Manuel never would wear jeans, he liked to relax with a nice pair of slacks, a hawaiian shirt and a glass of Crown Royal. Manuel was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved to listen to music and was known to dance. He and Vinnittza loved to travel and visit with family, however his favorite place was Las Vegas to play his machines. Manuel was very out going and made a lasting impression with everyone he met. He liked to relax by watching sports and was a Cowboys, Lakers, and Angels Fan. His family describe him as a classy, great husband, father and friend. He was the best man ever and will be sorely missed.

Surviving are sons, Michael Ponce, Andre Ponce and Alex Ponce, daughters, Angie Medrano-Luevano (David), Sandra Francis (Ron) and Iliana Preece (William), brothers, Edward Ponce and Mike Ponce , sisters, Josie Ponce and Pat Ponce; 12 grand children. Gabriel Ponce , son, and Lulu Ponce preceded Manuel in death.