Sylvia, my deepest sympathies to you, Barbara, Phillip and the rest of the family. May he Rest In Peace and forever live in your hearts and memories.

Manuel was a warrior and will be sorely missed. Minnie and family members took wonderful care of him. Rest In Peace Manuel. ❤✝

Mary and Sylvia, my deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. My memories of when we came together as the all girl band and your dad helping us with the music and arrangements for performances I will always cherish. He is a true legend and Im so grateful I had the opportunity to experience the love of music with the Donley family, so early in our years. May the Lord grant him eternal rest, peace and joy in His holy and glorious presence. And may the Lord bring His comfort and peace, that only He can give, to you Mary and Sylvia and your families. God Bless you all in this difficult time.
Terri Estrada Mills

God bless you cousin Sylvia and all the family. I will always treasure the short time we spent as musicians. Your dad was a remarkable musician and will always be remembered. Stay safe and never forget he is now in peace with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Sylvia, Julia and the entire Donley Family...our deepest condolences go out to you all. May your fondest memories of him bring you all some comfort. Our thoughts & prayers are with the Family.

Deep heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Manuel Donley. May the God of tender mercies and of all comfort strengthen and sustain his family and many friends.

My heartfelt condolences to the Donley familia for the loss of your father. Austin lost a humble and great Artist. May he Mr.Donley rest in Eternal Peace. From the familia of Esteban Steve Mendoza Sr.

I will miss very much. I will always remember when I would put you to bed you would always tell me you loved and that God was going to bless me for taking good care of you. I wish I could have bought more time for you. Just know I tried.

Dad, I'm happy that you are now with all those you've missed. I was honored to have been your 1st born daughter. I carry your memories with me till I meet up with you. You were so fortunate that have lived your life doing what you were most passionate about. I should be so lucky. I know you are with me at any moment if I need to talk with you. Your spirit is boundless. I hope you're enjoying your time in Heaven Dad. We'll meet up again. Oh, and keep practicing your guitar and make all those around you joyful. Love you.

Dad you will greatly be missed

Manuel Donley left us with a legacy of incredible and beautiful Musical arrangements to bring us earthly joy. Thank You, Lord! My condolences to all his family members on your profound loss. Praying for you, Evangelina Garza

You will be missed grandpa

You will be missed grandpa!

Boy oh boy what is there to say about my grandpa. I have to many memories with him grandpa i miss you alot thank you for everything you showed me in life. I promise to make you proud and keep your legacy going thru your great grandkids evangelina Izabella and marty III. I see you on the other side grandpa

A Wonderful man

Our sincere Condolences to all the Family.

Also Thanks to Cowboy for allowing or giving many musicians our opportunities to play music. His knowledge of music was incredible from classical to rancheras.
Thank you Cowboy
Jerry Silvas

When is Cow boy Dknkey rosary n funeral..a musician asks

You will be missed
Donna Donley

One of the last times that
Las Estrellas performed with my dad in good enough health. Gonna miss him for sure.
Lupe Donley

I was fortunate to meet Manuel "Cowboy" Donley when we were both on dialysis. When he came in, the lady in the next chair asked if I knew who he was, and I did not. I soon learned who he was and am grateful to have had the privilege to see him three days a week until I was blessed to receive a kidney transplant. He was always quiet and unassuming, and many people had no clue of his legacy.

Thank goodness for opportunities to hear Mr. Donley perform live. I attended the Austin History Center event at Wooldridge Park, and I heard him and his daughter at El Gallo several times, taking family and friends to hear them. When he won the national award, I was thrilled to say that I knew who that person was. I am thankful for my autographed CD.

Prayers and sympathy go to the family. You have many fond memories and music that will live on. It is my good fortune to have known a true Austin and Texas legend!

In sympathy,
Rosemary Morrow

HAs the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans on the loss of this master of Tejano music. His legacy lives on. God will comfort and sustain you as you mourn this tremendous loss because he cares about you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this difficult period.

Donley Family,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss

condolences go out to the Donley family. So sorry for your loss.

So sorry for your loss, the Rhodes family are praying for comfort and strength during this time.

My condolences.

I had the privilege to meet and play for Manuel. He gave a sweet and humble spirit while he talked to me and while listening him play he's guitar. He will be missed. Rest in Peace.

W are saddened for the loss of your dearly beloved Father. May the God of tender mercies and all comfort be with you all during this most difficult time. We know that you all must be so very proud of your Fathers accomplishments and his great music legacy, touching the lives of many people!!!



MJ, Brandon Mississippi

So many memories of you Mr Donley. First of all , you played at my wedding back in 1990 as my dad (one of your best friends) walked me to my groom. You were attended dads birthday parties and played with him. You also took the time to spend some time with my youngest son after my dad passed who inherited the gift of playing guitar. Our family will never forget you. May you Rest in Gods Hands forever at peace. Our deepest condolences to all friends and family of Manuel.

Rest in Peace My Friend

My deepest condolences to his family i didnt know who he was but i have lived all my life in Chicago Illinois but i was born in Eagle Pass Texas i love tejano music so again my deepest condolences to his love ones including his fan

Love you dad from your beautiful baby girl.Missing you so much.Your songs will live forever.

Cowboy donley was born to play mucic.I spent countless nights at his home in east austin texas and late at night it would be just him and I while he played for hours.Thank you for the music!

My condolences to the family...very safe to hear of his passing.. RIP.!

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's...My heartfelt condolences to the family's..

My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of Your loved one and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead.

Many thoughts and prayers to the Donley family, very sorry for your loss, may God strengthen and comfort you. So many are so grateful for the music, thank you.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Manuel you were a great legend and excellent musician and an exceptional contributor to the Tejano music world, you were one of a kind and made us all proud. May you R.I.P. cuz, God bless.

I had the privilege of playing with Manuel " Cowboy " Donley in the 70's and recorded a couple of 45's with his band . I played trumpet along with good friends Edward Coronado and also Albert Amesquita . God bless Phillip and his Dad for being a big inspiration in my tejano musical career .

Sincere condolence to the Donley Family, May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your lives with peace forever as he will be missed. Cherish the memories and legacy he left behind.