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1950
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2016
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Manuel Fuentes Obituary
He loved to travel and was an avid pool player. He was preceded in death by his parents Manuel Sr. and Ofelia Fuentes. MB is survived by his wife Bernadette of 37 years; 2 sisters, Chalada Carrasco of Midland, Texas and Lorina Carrillo and husband Robert of Odessa, Texas; son, Manny Fuentes and wife Veronica of Las Cruses, NM; daughter, Celeste Rodriguez and husband Sergio; grandchildren, Marlyna and Mark Antillon and Cristian and Alexia Fuentes and one great grandson Bentley Blas.
A visitation will be held Friday, May 6 from 4-9pm and a Rosary Service at 7pm, a second visitation will be held Saturday, May 7 from 11-12:30pm with the Funeral Mass at 1pm and burial to follow. All services will be held at. All Souls Mortuary & Cemetery, 4400 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807.
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May 4, 2016
Bernadette, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless you always.
Sally Flores
May 4, 2016
Dear Lorina and Chalada, dear friends of so many years past but always fondest memories of you and Manuel. It is a sad day for us too. Our deepest condolences and we pray that our Lord Jesus Christ comfort you and all your family. Into his hands we commend his spirit and thank him for the good memories he gave us all with Manuel's friendship. Love you, Sally, Perfecto(Steve)
and Raymond Flores
David Valles
May 2, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to the Fuentes Family. Manuel was a very good Friend for many years. I was saddened to hear of his passing. I was honored when Manuel would invite me to one of his pool playing tournaments, we always had a good time. You were such a positive in my life, you will not be forgotten. RIP my Friend.
Elva Villa
May 2, 2016
Our hearts are with you all. We are very sad to hear about Manuel. Prayers to Bernadette, the Fuentes family, and to his Sisters. May God bless you.
corina cordova moreno
May 2, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to your family and your sister may God be with all . He will be missed.
From Corina
Cordova Moreno
Cindy Dutchover,McKay
May 1, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss from the Dutchover family. We grew up together living right across the street from them. I will always remember his mom fixing lunch for him and his policeman friends and his Mother always giving him the sign of the cross before he left back to work. You shall be in my prayers and thoughts.
Carlos Trevizo
May 1, 2016
To The Family of Manuel... May the Holy Spirit Comfort You as You go thru this Storm. Worked with Manuel at OPD... For 5 years... Laughed Alot, learned Alot, And Respected him even More!!! Stay Strong and God Bless You All...
Rick McCoy
May 1, 2016
Manuel was one my best friends and taught me so much as a police officer. He was loved by so many, even the bad guys highly respected him. He treated everyone with respect and dignity. The stories with this fine man are too numerous to mention. I pray for the family during these difficult times. Even though the years and circumstances have caused us to drift apart, I will never forget you my friend. There never was any doubt you always had my back.
Manuel Fuentes
May 1, 2016
Our condolences to Fuentes family for your loss.I and other friends, we had very good times together. Rest in peace, God bless you,and your family. Herbert / Cecilia Gonzales
Ce (Miller) Elkins
May 1, 2016
Bernadette, my sweet friend, you, Manny, Celeste and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP, Manuel, my old friend. You'll always live in my heart, District One!
Ernie (Lucky) DeGuia
April 30, 2016
To my dearest Auntie Adette,
Uncle Manuel was one of the most influential men in my life and will so miss him. Of all the times spent together I will always cherish the one on one time. He always had so much to say and I always had much to learn. His wisdom and his common sense approach to life would always bring me to my senses. That I thank him for in my prayers. Rest easy now Uncle for I know life is much more comfortable. I love you and I will miss you.
Dion and Rachel Lechuga
April 30, 2016
Our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Love You GrandPa
Manny, Veronica, Cristian & Alexia Fuentes
April 30, 2016
We Love You Always and Forever
Manny, Veronica, Cristian & Alexia Fuentes
April 30, 2016
You Are Always My Hero
Manny, Veronica, Cristian & Alexia Fuentes
April 30, 2016
Cindy Carrasco
April 30, 2016
Uncle Manny.... You will be missed, your heart, your laugh, and your words of wisdom... For God's plan is perfect so we all know that this is not goodbye... It's is I will see you later
Nelia, Ronel and Roel Estrada
April 29, 2016
So sad and so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Rest in peace Manuel, you will surely be missed. We love you Dette.
Ramon Jimenez
April 28, 2016
My sincere condolences to Bernadette and the Fuentes family. Manuel and I go back to when we were both 7th graders and on through high school. An awesome athlete and football player. He will be sorely missed. RIP Manuel
Casey Carrasco
April 27, 2016
Sorry for your loss Bernadette. Manuel from the little time him and I spent together I could tell that he was a great man, Father, and Husband. He affected a great amount of people throughout his life; a man of honor and tremendous integrity. Our prayers go out to you and for our families. May he rest in peace.
Norma Tobar
April 27, 2016
Our most sincere and deepest sympathy goes
To The Fuentes Family .
Love you always ,
Bernadette
April 27, 2016
Bernadette, My condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace, Manuel we will miss you forever amigo,
Martha Alvarado, Retired Municipal Court Supervisor, City of Odessa
Irma Ybarra Molinar
April 27, 2016
To an old friend from way way back when we were kids and he lived next door to my aunt and then through high school may u rest in peace. Spent time with him and Bernadette planning a school reunion before departing to Nevada. My condolences to all the family.
Ralph,Gilda,Chris,Greg & Becki Jimenez
April 26, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the Fuentes family. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Vickie Gomez
April 26, 2016
Bernadette - my heart is filled with sorrow over the death of Manuelito. Know that he is in prayer. May the beautiful, crazy and silly moments you shared bring a smile to your heart during those times when the hurt appears to be more than you can bear. Love you.
Georgia Carrillo
April 26, 2016
My condolences to the family. I worked with Manuel at the Ellen Noel Art Museum. Was always ready with a great story. Shalom to the family.
Jim Dodson
April 26, 2016
Dear Bernadette, Manny, Celeste and family,
Very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Worked with Manuel for over 25 years and he was a very good officer and person. He could always be counted on and served the City of Odessa very well. I too have eaten many great meals at his parents home. He was a caring, loving person and I always enjoyed his excellent spirit. He would give you the shirt off his back.
I will pray that the Lord gives you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. I know his faith was very strong and it is not "good bye" but "good night" Manuel, because we will will see him again. Rest in Peace my Brother. Jim Dodson Retired OPD
ricardo castillo
April 26, 2016
Rest in peace cuz will be missed. My condolences to the Fuentes family and Bernadette.Had great times together at your home in odessa.
Mike Davis
April 26, 2016
Manuel taught me so much. He was a very tough, effective, streetsmart patrolman and detective, but also funny and considerate of others. I loved the pool tournament parties he and Bernadette hosted at their house. So many good memories of a great man.
rick cates
April 26, 2016
asking God to provide the family with peace and His amazing grace. rip old friend. you were one of the good guys! rick cates, odessa fire dept. retired
April 26, 2016
Manuel was my training officer when I started at OPD. We had some good times together and I considered him one of my best friends. When we were working day shift we would go over to his mom and dad's house to eat lunch and she would call me baby face. He married Bernadette and she was a funny and good lady. I will pray for her and her family. Rest in Peace Manuel.
Terry and Kelley Henkell Odessa Texas
Rosie Gutierrez Sandate
April 26, 2016
Rest in.peace sweet friend . To the Fuentes familily we extend our deepest heartfelt condolences.
E.N. Ramirez, Jr.
April 26, 2016
Our condolences go out to the Fuentes family for your loss.
We went to school in Odessa Tx with the Fuentes's. Manuel was the leader in that family and used his skills to advance through the Odessa PD's chain of command. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Jesse Gutierrez
April 26, 2016
extending prayers for his family. Manuel was my next door neighbor and we went to Ector High SCHOOL. RIP my dear friend!!
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