

He was a graduate of Trinity University earning a Bachelor of Science in 1974 and earning his C.P.A. in September 1977. His career began with a national accounting firm until he became a founding member of Sol Schwartz & Associates upon its inception in 1980. He continued as a shareholder until his retirement in December 2016.
Manuel was loved dearly and will be remembered for his kindness, wit, integrity and for the love of his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Carlos and Jacob; and sisters, Blanca and Alicia.
Manuel is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rebecca L. Long; daughter, Jeanette O. Long-Sanchez (Jose); son Manuel E. Long (Stephanie); granddaughters, Mia Cedillo, Molly Long, Alma Sanchez, and Esperanza Sanchez; siblings, Cuca Juarez (Daniel), Olga Rueda, Guadalupe Villasenor, and Gerardo Rueda (Letty); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
He and his family are especially grateful to his nephew, Scot Arriaga for the donation of his kidney to Manuel in May 2017.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2021, at Porter Loring Mortuary.
VIGIL SERVICE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
7:00 P.M.
PORTER LORING MORTUARY CHAPEL
Father Tony Vilano will officiate. In remembrance of Manuel’s life, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance. (Link down below)
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