Beloved husband "Esposo" of Margarita nee; Martinez Conteras de Mendoza. Loving father- "Padre" of Marcio (Edith), Maggie, Cenia, and Manuel E. Jr. Cherished grandfather "Abuelo" of Cynthia Mendoza, Julia Mendoza, Nico Mendoza, Miguel Garcia, and Citlalli Garcia. Uncle "Tio" to many and a friend "Amigo" to all. Visitation: Tuesday September 4,2018 at Mount Auburn Funeral Home 4101 South Oak Park Ave. Stickeny Park, IL. Funeral Chapel Service to follow at 6:30pm. Internment: Private.