Oscar R Manrique

at his home in Norfolk, Virginia. Mr. Manrique is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Estrella Manrique

and his children, Michael, Stephen, and Michelle. He joined the armed forces in July of 1970 and served faithfully

in the United States Navy as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate Launch & Recovery Chief Petty Officer for 22 years.

Many would describe him as a very self-reliant and independent man, learning new things on his own when given the

opportunity. He enjoyed his downtime playing golf, camping, traveling, working on anything mechanical, and spending

time with his grandkids. He will be missed by his surviving siblings, Theresa, Joey, Robert, and Nestor. He spent alot

of time in the Philippines after he retired from the Navy helping locals and family in need. The family will receive

friends from 5:00 to 8:00p.m., Monday, February 27, 2017 at Woodlawn Funeral Home located at 6329 E. Virginia

Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA. Friends and family are also welcome to attend a ceremonial mass at 11a.m. on Tuesday,

February 28, 2017 at St. Pius X Catholic Church located at 7800 Halprin Dr, Norfolk, VA.

The Watch

For years this sailor has stood the watch

While some of us were in our bunks at night

This sailor stood the watch

While some of us were in school learning our trade

This shipmate stood the watch

Yes...even before some of us were born into this world

This shipmate stood the watch

In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the

horizon of history

This shipmate stood the watch

Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see his family standing there

Needing his guidance and help

Needing that hand to hold during those hard times

But he still stood the watch

He stood the watch for many years

He stood the watch so that we, our families and

Our fellow contrymen could sleep soundly in safety, Each and every night

Knowing that a sailor stood the watch

Today we are here to say

"Shipmate...the watch stands relieved

Relieved by those You have trained, guided, and led

Shipmate you stand relieved..we have the watch"

"Boatswain..Standby to pipe the side...Shipmate's going Ashore.."