Manuel Orlando Cedillo Jr.

Manuel Orlando Cedillo Jr. Was born on May 22, 1979 at Tri-City Hospital in Oceanside California he was born to his parents Manuel and Rebecca Cedillo. Manuel Junior quickly became “ Orlando” as this was his grandmother‘s favorite nickname for him. In his early youth Orlando was raised in Oceanside with Christopher and Becky. Alongside his grandmother and his aunt Betty Lou and Uncle Joe.

As he grew up he moved to Vista California where he gained two sisters, Naomi and Gabriella Lopez, three cousins, Corrina, Joseph Jr. and Elizabeth Gastelum Whom he loved and cherished very much. Manny also has a half sister and half brother and a lot of family in Texas.

Manny attended Vista high school. He was in the Young Marines program and also received a degree in medical assisting.

Orlando had a love for life and a love for people. He was caring, compassionate and generous. Manny was a pilar to his family , friends , and the community. He was and always will be remembered by his smile.

Orlando’s grandmother Beatriz Garcia was his best friend, number one fan and some would even say she was his “soulmate”.

Orlando’s greatest honor was becoming an uncle to his three beautiful treasures: Abigail, Aliza and Alana Nunez.

Orlando “Manny” is survived by:

Father: Manuel Cedillo SR.

Mother: Rebecca Garcia

Sisters: Naomi Nunez & Gabriela Lopez

Aunt: Betty Lou Gastelum

Cousins: Corrina Banuelos Gastelum

Joseph Jr. & Elizabeth Gastelum

And all his loving and devoted family in Texas.