He was born in Durango, Mexico on December 10, 1952. to his parents Manuel Mijares and Maria Parrilla.
He was married to Irene Mijares on April 5,1972. Manuel had a career in gardening for himself.
He had a passion for music, dancing, baseball, food and family.
He is survived by his wife Irene Mijares and his children Ernesto, Laura, Emma, Jesse and Crystal. His grandchildren Dominick; Julian, Oscar, Vanessa, Isabella, Aaden, Julissa.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Manuel Mijares and Maria Parrilla.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel in Grand Prairie Texas.
Visitation will be on Monday June, 20, 2016, from 6p.m. to 8p.m at Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Funeral Home at 10:00 am.
Burial will follow at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens in Grand Prairie, TX.