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Mary Manos Obituary

Published by ANG Newspapers from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11, 2005.

MARY MANOS Called home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2005 at the age of 74. Mary's sunrise was June 24, 1931, the daughter of Nicholas D. and Irene Rekoutis in Bingham Canyon, Utah. Our mother went with the knowledge she will spend eternity in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Beloved wife of 52 years to her late husband, Harry Manos, who joined the Lord November 29, 2004. The mother of ten children, Kathy, Sharon, Harry Jr. and wife, Elizabeth, Greg, Mark and wife, Marilyn, Stephen, Irene and husband, Keith, Matthew, George and her youngest child, Chris, who also joined the Lord on July 2, 2004. Grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 3; beloved sister to James and his wife, Joan, Nick and John Rekoutis and sister, Katherine Miola and the late George. Mary also leaves many nieces, nephews and other family members behind. Living in San Leandro since 1955 she worked very hard to raise her children and spent time working 25 years for the Oakland Coliseum and spent more than 30 years selling Avon to her many neighbors and friends. Friends are invited to attend a vigil that will be held at St. Alphonsus Church at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 16290 Foothill Blvd., San Leandro. If you wish to send flowers, please have them arrive at the church at 5 p.m. or later as there will be someone there to accept them. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2005 starting at 11:00 a.m. at Creekside Community Church, San Leandro, CA 94577; 510-568-2488. Contributions may be made to either St. Alphonsus Church or Creekside Community Church.

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August 23, 2005

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August 12, 2005

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Adele Monterrosa

August 23, 2005

Where to start, I don't know...but if you grew up in SL anywhere in the 60's on your knew the Manos family, recognizable not only by their distinct facial characteristics, but also by the Royal blue station wagon and the loving mother who drove her children all over SL in it. Meeting Mary at 16, was a day I'll never forget or any other day after. She so generously gave me AVON the first time we met and many years later I still have some of the collectives. That's what Mary did, she gave and the only thing she expected in return was you to be there for dinner, so she could give again. Never in the 34 years that I knew her did she ever ask for anything. She enjoyed giving too much. She was the epitome of a loving mother, and as a mother-in-law, the wonderful grandmother to my children I learned so much from her, how to cook, how to wrap presents very neatly, prepare for company, be generous and give what you have, be a friend (she had many) and basically how to love your children unconditionallyare just a few small examples. Her unselfishness left an permanent mark in my life.

As years have gone by Mary and I remained friends laughing and talking through the years when she'd come in and get her hair done. Sometimes we'd be in tears either laughing or crying because of some heartbreak in one of our lives. But one thing for sure that bond of a lasting, loving friendship never died. We had an understanding that was only strenghtened by adulthood and maturity from years of knowing, caring and loving each other. As Mary has entered into God's presence I am so grateful for the time He gave her to all of us. She was my Mother-in-law, and died my dear friend. I will miss her dearly. I hope in my life I can be as good a mother to my children as she was to her family. The name we lovingly called her "Mother Mary" suited her well for that she was to many more than just her own.

Lovingly, Adele

You will greatly missed.

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Steve Tedesco

August 12, 2005

I have always told Mary that her closeness to the Lord truly shines in her face and in the faces of her children. With confidence Mary knew that Jesus would welcome her into His kingdom. Welcomed with the words, "Well done my good and faithful servant".

JOYCE BREWER TAYLOR

August 10, 2005

WHAT A WONDERFUL LADY TO WORK WITH...I ENJOYED OUR MANY CONVERSATIONS AT THE COLISEUM AND ALSO AT ELIO'S. YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS.

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