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Buddy Mancillas Obituary
Buddy "Sam" Mancillas, born November 5, 1927, went into the loving arms of the Lord on April 18, 2015, at the blessed age of 87. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Maria "Marty" Mancillas and grandson Jesse Mancillas, Jr. He is survived by his children Manuel Mancillas, Jesse Mancillas, John Mancillas (Mary), Celinda Donaldson (Nathan) and Joe Mancillas (Emily), siblings Beatrice Mancillas Garza and Connie Burns (Jerry) as well as 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and numerous other family members and friends. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Visitation will begin Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 5pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7pm. Visitation will resume Friday, April 24, 2015 with the motorcade to depart the funeral home at 8:15am, Mass to be held at 9am at St. Jude Catholic Church and interment to follow at San Fernando Cemetery II. Services under the direction of Castillo Mission Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carlos De Leon
May 2, 2015
Uncle Sam
You have always be a part of my life, mom told stories of you that make me laugh to this very day,and This is how I will remember you. I know that you are in a better place, with Marty and With God.
Belinda Hernandez
April 22, 2015
My name is Belinda Hernandez. I am one of Robert Mancillas's daughters. I do not remember Uncle Sam but I wish I had. May he watch over us all and keep his family Blessed.
Josie Montez
April 22, 2015
May you rest in peace Uncle Sam you will be truly missed.
Love Always,
Josie Montez & Family
James Howell
April 22, 2015
I didn't get to meet you but my prayers are with the family.
Maria Mancillas Howell
April 22, 2015
I will miss you
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