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Samuel Mancha Obituary

Sammy Mancha, 60, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and his beloved mother, Guadalupe Mancha Gutierrez, on Monday, March 23, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family and friends. A prayer service will be tonight at 6:00 p.m., followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. both at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass is set for Friday, March 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Swamy Lakkineni officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service will be Sammy Gomez, Isaiah Mancha, Moses Gutierrez, Matthew Gutierrez, Patrick Morales, Anthony Gutierrez, and Andy Gutierrez. Honorary pallbearers are Michael Mancha, Michael Gomez, Sarah Gutierrez, Alazette Martinez, and Alyssa Gutierrez. Sammy was born in Midland, Texas on January 9, 1955 to Guadalupe Mancha Gutierrez and Quirino L. Reyes. Sammy was raised and educated in Dallas, Texas and Midland, Texas. Sammy served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas from October of 1973 and received an honorable discharge on October 17, 1979, attending the rank of SP-4 and received a National Defense Service Metal. Sammy was a beloved son, brother, and friend to many. He was full of life and loved his family. There wasn't a person he met that he did not befriend. Sammy was a source of wisdom and strength to his family. He was generous and giving and loved the idea of serving others. He loved his oldies, Tejano music and especially the old guys like Sunny Ozuna and Little Joe. And if truth be told, he liked his beer and also enjoyed playing pool. He was a carpet layer by trade and an all-around handy man. Most of all, Sammy was a courageous fighter having survived a bought with cancer. Sammy was a Catholic and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Sammy is preceded in death by his mother, Guadalupe Mancha Gutierrez; grandparents, Miguel and Juliana Jaure; three nephews, Rick Gomez, Steven Ray Mancha, and Danny Martinez; and numerous uncles and cousins. He is survived by his sisters, Juanita (Janie) and husband Enrique Garza, and Mary Jessie and husband Agustin Hernandez of Bismarck, North Dakota; his brothers, David and wife Linda Gomez of Odessa, Texas, Raymundo and wife Leticia Mancha, Martin and wife Corina Gutierrez, Mariano and wife Patty Gutierrez, all of Midland; and his father, Quirino L. Reyes of Midland. We would like to express our gratitude to Midland Memorial Hospital and its entire staff, especially his Respiratory therapist, Christina Portillo and Nurse Victor Miramontes, and also Hospice of Midland for caring for our beloved brother. Funeral service is under the direction of Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home and Chapel. Family messages and condolences may be emailed to [email protected] or you can visit our website at www.lewallengarciapipkinfh.com.

Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Mar. 26, 2015.
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Rip Sam you will be greatly missed!we are sad to hear about your passing!my dad also(Jesse)

Michelle Portillo

March 30, 2015

My you rest in peace Sammy I will never forget you Im glad you were apart of my life as I was growing up. you gave me good advise and I will keep it at my heart. But I know you are in a better place and your not suffering no more I will see you again soon.

Lori Green Hoover

March 27, 2015

Janie and David So sorry for your loss. My most sincere condolences to the entire family.

Hortencia Reyes

March 26, 2015

Sammy You will b e greatly missed. Fun times when you'd come over in the morning and have coffee with us. Though throughout the years we have grown apart, I still often thought of you. You are a very special person. You were always so kind. I know you will be greatly missed. BUT NEVER EVER forgotten.

March 26, 2015

Our sincere condolences on your loss, may God surround his family during these times.

Gracie San Miguel Cheauma

March 26, 2015

Another Rip .Sammy Mancha ❤Babo & Liz Mancha & Family

Albert Mancha

March 26, 2015

Sammy, I will miss your weekend visits, bright smile and most of all your funny stories of your past shenanigans. You will be missed dearly. My condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. May the LORD be with us all.

Ann Dennison

March 26, 2015

My condolences To Janie, David, Chacha, Mario and Martin. Sammy always said good morning mijo when I would go to work when I lived with my mom. Sammy always felt like family to me he will be dearly missed! Prayers out to all of the family may God Bless them.

Eddie Valles

March 26, 2015

Mariano, God Bless you and your family during this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cyndi Doerfer and Rocshell Garcia

March 26, 2015

SAMMY I WILL TRULY MISS SEEING YOU AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND YOUR SMILE..WE HAD FUN BACK IN THE DAYS WITH ALL THE GANG HANGING AROUND HAVING A COLD ONE, GOING TO TEJANO DANCES, CRUISING, PLAYING POOL AND THE BOWLING ALLEY WE ALL GROW PART AS WE GOT OLDER BUT THE MEMORIES STAYED FOREVER REST IN PEACE ...

JANIE MUNOZ

March 26, 2015

Our thoughts and prayer for the family during this time. May God Bless you all.
Midland Memorial Hospital Facility Services Department.

March 26, 2015

Are thoughts and prayers are with the Reyes and the mancha family especially Kuko,felis,Quirino L reyes may God give u the strength to go fourth each day I meet Sam a couple of times he was a nice and sincere person always had a smile on his face may he rest in peace May God strengthened and courage to the Reyes and the Mancha Family R.I.P to Sammy Mancha but never forgotten u served ur country well God Bless From the Grado Family

martin grado

March 26, 2015

Sammy,you will forever be in our hearts. Will miss you coming over on weekends for our barbecues and watching tv. Your smile,love,and your laughter will always be in our hearts. Thank you for being my best friend and compadre for many years. I will miss you making coffee and reading the newspaper with you. Thank you for being there by your love and advice that you have given me these past 30 plus years,. We love you. Mona and jonah

monalisa enriquez

March 26, 2015

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