Manuel enjoyed volunteering at Peoria Department of Parks and Recreation, with the Special Olympics, the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Yuma little league baseball.
Manuel is survived by his wife; Martha L. Quijada, his daughters; Monica Quijada, Christina Quijada-Scott, Marina L. Celestino, and Stephanie L. Aragon, his son; Eric Ortega, and his siblings; Yolanda Rios, Velia Zamora, and Steve and Joaquin Quijada. Manuel is also survived by his 14 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are going to be held on Thursday June 4, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel ,926 S. Litchfield Rd. at 11am in Goodyear, Arizona.
