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Manuel Elizondo Obituary

Manuel Elizando at age 87, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in Yuma. He was born on Christmas day December 25, 1923 in Mazamitla, Jalisco, Mexico.

Manuel was retired. He enjoyed time with his family and he loved his daughters dearly. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. His last words were, "This has been the best day of my life because my family is with me".

Manuel is survived by his daughters, Ilivia Elizondo Zepeda of Yuma, Erlinda Elizondo Sepanski of Scottsdale, AZ, Eva D'Avela of Yuma, AZ, Elvira Arellano of Somerton, AZ; 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Manuel was preceded in death by his wife Guadalupe Elizondo.

Visitation will be held at St. Jude's Church on Saturday June 4, 2011 at 3:30p.m. with Mass starting at 5:00p.m.

Pallbearers will be John Givens, Zynia Zepeda, David Ruvalcaba, Melissa Garcia, Lily Ann Zepeda, and Linda Rubalcaba.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of Yuma.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Yuma Sun from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2011.

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Olivia Zepeda

June 17, 2011

Thank you friends for your comforting words. It is amazing how kind words truly make difficult times seem better. I miss my father tremendouly, I will love him alwas!

RUBEN ELIZONDO

June 10, 2011

Tio Manuel,

You will be missed greatly by family and friends. But at least now, you get to rest and see all our family members that have gone before us!! Give Tia Lupe, and Chelo Elizondo a hug and a kiss! We will see u again, thanks for the time shared with us,

Ruben Elizondo and family

Erlinda Elizondo-Sepanski

June 9, 2011

My dear and loving father, I want to tell you one more time how much I always loved you. You were a blessing in my life, and I am glad I always told you how lucky I was for having you as my dad. I miss you very much... you will always be in my mind and heart. My God bless you... Your daughter Erlinda

Rosie Figueroa

June 6, 2011

Olivia
Your Dad will be missed by all of us, may got bless you in everyway.

Hillary Martin

June 4, 2011

Olivia, we are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family. May you find comfort in the Lord at this very sad time.
With love and sincere condolences,
Robert and Hillary Martin

Olivia Zepeda

June 2, 2011

Thank you Jessica and Felipa, he truly loved you all at Palm View. You gave him happiness and made his stay comfortable.
Our family thanks you all.

Zynia Zepeda

June 2, 2011

Bolo u were the rock of this family! I always knew that u would be there for me in the good or bad!! U taught me to be a fighter and I will always be grateful for that. Its so hard to say good bye but I won't instead ill say until we meet again! Give my abuelita a great big hug for me!! I love u always and forever! Your granddaughter Zynia

June 2, 2011

Mr. Elizondo will miss you was part the our family ,God bless and all you family
Love Felipa morning cook

June 2, 2011

God bless you and your Family Mr Elizondo We will miss you dearly. Love jessica medel cna at palmview.

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