Leonora Manuel Longboy

Leonora Manuel Longboy, 84, passed April 30, 2023, in Natalia, TX. She was born on May 29, 1938 in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii to her parents, Cipriano and Mariana (Doctor) Manuel. She is also preceded by her husband, Mariano Mamaclay Longboy; brother, Benjamin Manuel Sr; and brother-in-law, Bradley Erickson.

She is survived by her son, Marvin and Ann Longboy of Barstow, FL; daughter, Laureen and Michael Gonzales of Natalia, TX; son, Mark Sr. and Kay Longboy of Mt. Vernon, MO; son, Mario and Nadine Longboy of Lihue, HI; son, Michael and Yolanda Longboy of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Cresencia and Lino Badua of Honolulu, HI; sister, Priscilla Manuel Erickson of Aiea, HI; sister-in-law, Teresita Manuel of Cibolo, TX; stepmother, Presca Manuel, and stepbrother, Raymond and Daisy Morden of Lihue, HI; 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Leonora graduated from Kauai High School in 1956. In 1957, her and Mariano wed and moved to Oahu. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and a wonderful “Lela” to all. She also went by “Nora”, “Onor”, or just “Auntie” to friends and family. She retired in 1998 from Makalapa Elementary School as a Cafeteria Baker, and enjoyed her retirement years volunteering for her church, and visiting friends and family. In 2017 she moved to Natalia, TX to live with her daughter, Laureen and family. She will forever be remembered as a loving and supportive person, always wanting to give a helping hand, and never afraid of hard work.

A chapel service for Leonora will be held Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery & Funeral Services, 45-425 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744. Following the chapel service will be a burial from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery, 45-425 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744.