He owned “Manuel's Farm and Feed Supply” in Redlands for approximately 17 years and he worked and retired as a Lead Custodian for the Redlands Unified School District.
He enjoyed hunting and was a member of various bird clubs and raised exotic birds.
He is survived by his loving wife Nellie Marquez, his brother and sisters, Luis Marquez, Aurora Marquez, Maria Elena MacDonald and Francis Roche. His children, Linda Tackoor, Rosemary Cisneros, Marcy Jimenez, Manuel Marquez III, Adelita Hernandez, Anna May Allen, Tomas Marquez Sr. and AngelaTeresi. His loving Aunt Rebecca R. Garcia. 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.