Manuel Barbosa Obituary

1942 - 2014

Manuel Barbosa passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 after a long battle with leukemia. He was born June 4, 1942 in Pacoima, CA to Joe and Connie Barbosa, the second of four children including brother Peter and sisters Susie and Terrie. At 20 years old Manuel married Sharon Lussenhop and they welcomed 5 children and 12 grandchildren.

He attended Notre Dame High School, Cal State Northridge, and U.C.L.A. Law School. After law school "Manny", as he was known, joined the Teamsters Union as a contract negotiator and was the head of two Teamster Locals when he retired at 57 years old. He was active in Democratic politics, the labor movement, Latin American Civic Association, and Latino politics. He also was involved with local sports: SCVAA Football, Canyon Country Little League, and the Canyon Touchdown Club.

Manuel is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sharon; his daughter Shari (Phil) Smith and children: Stephanie, Erika, Nicole, and Rachel; his son Joe (Ann) Bostwick and children: Joe Jr, Jenna, and Amy; his daughter Jennifer (Alex) Tamin and children: Brandon, Matthew, and Brooke; his son Jeff (Karen) Ito and children: Bradley and Ayla; his daughter Michelle (Mark) Hunter. He also leaves his brother Peter (Diane) Barbosa and their children: Norman (Mary) and daughters Julia and Eva and Virginia (Brian) and daughter Isadora; his sister Terrie (Jim) and their children: Connie, Tim, Calla, and Emily.

He will be missed by his large and loving family that he was so proud of.

The Signal, March 2, 2014
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Memories and Condolences
for Manuel Barbosa

4 Entries

Pam

January 6, 2024

Manny was a Boy Scout with my brother, Jim. He was a wonderful person and always kind. I will miss him. He always thought of others

Teresa Blinn

March 22, 2020

I was a long-time friend to Manny. He was so tenacious when it came to the Teamsters negotiating. It was a shock to find out that he had passed from leukemia. He had always seemed so robust on all matters, especially the Teamsters. I tried to keep in touch with him on occasion, mostly to consult with him on the legal matters vis-a-vis our law firm whom Manny had represented.

But most of all, Manny was so proud of his family and their successes. He once told me on how he would have discussions about current events while his family was young and growing up, and how he had hoped it would give his children a larger world view. Judging from from the outcome, I believe he succeeded.

Though it was a bit of a burn that Manny was retired from Teamsters during an unusual upheaval, his heart was always with the people, even to the end of Price-Pfister.

I will always appreciate Mannys gracious help during and after the Teamster negotiations that occurred in our union after we had voted to bring in the Teamsters.

March 2, 2014

Coach Barbosa,

I remember you as my SCVAA football coach. You and my dad coached together for many years.

I still remember that one road trip SCVAA football game where we held our opponent to a 4th and 44 on our 45 yard line. You were walking along the sidelines gathering up the offense and getting ready to take over the ball on the next play when suddenly you heard the cheers of the opposing team's fans. Confused, you turned back towards the field and saw our defense chasing the ball carrier down the sidelines 45 yards for a TD. Their offense ran the ball up the middle untouched 45 yards for a TD. That one play summed up how our season went. We didn't win very many games that year but we had a lot of fun. 30+ years later I still look back with fond memories from those days.

You were a great coach. If I recall, Sharon was the team mom that year too.

Rest in peace Coach Barbosa.

Jim Bridge,#58

Vanessa

March 1, 2014

Estimada familia Barbosa:
Es de mucho consuelo conocer las palabras registradas en Isaías 25:8 donde dice que Dios se tragará la muerte para siempre. Que Dios les de consuelo en esas palabras y fortaleza.

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