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Manuel Macedo Obituary
Manuel was born on Dec. 26, 1945, in Peru. Manuel moved to the United States in 1968, and met his wife Helena in 1971, after she moved from Columbia. Manuel and Helena married on July 1, 1972, in New York. Together, they raised their son Andrew Macedo.
Manuel was a kind, hard-working and resourceful man. He began working in maintenance for the Anchorage School District when he and Helena moved to Alaska in 1976. Manuel quickly became interested in teaching and began taking evening classes after work to complete his college education. Manuel graduated from Alaska Pacific University in 1990 with a degree in education and began teaching English as a second language with the Anchorage School District at Begich Middle School and Clark Middle School. Manuel also taught Spanish at the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Manuel was known to have an incredible work ethic, a calm spirit and a helping hand for anyone who needed it. Manuel was known to say, "If you do a favor, don't look back and expect anything in return." He put his family first and gave all that he had.
Manuel is survived by his wife, Helena; his son, Andrew; and six brothers and sisters.
A funeral service will be held at St. Patrick's Parish, 2111 Muldoon Road in Anchorage, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the ALS Association at webwa.alsa.org, or bring donations to the service.
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Lorena Scalph
October 18, 2019
It's still so hard to believe that Manuel is not with us any longer. I, too, lost my husband on 8/27/18, along with our doggie. I know how hard EVERY DAY can be and even every second. However, I know that we have a loving God, and HE will always provide for us. Remember PUSH--Pray Until Something Happens. With much love and blessings to Manuel's family.
Paula Saindon
September 23, 2019
I was saddened today to hear about Manuel's passing. I was fortunate enough to work with Manuel at Clark and at Begich. I fondly remember Manuel for his kind spirit and quick smile. My condolences to family and friends of Manuel.
Jim Padberg
September 23, 2019
Very sorry to hear of Manuel's passing. I did not know Mr. and Mrs. Macedo well, but a friend Ted and I coached Andrew in youth hockey for one season ('83-'84). We both took a fond liking to Andrew (Ted nicknamed him "Animal" as he was the biggest boy on the team). Andrew's parents always attended every game, were very supportive of him, and I remember the huge smiles on their faces when Andrew scored the game-winning goal in the tournament semi-finals. The parents always tried to sit immediately behind our bench and listened to every thing going on. I truly believe they were the best hockey parents I have ever met.
My sincere condolences to the family. Rest In Peace, Manuel!
Lorena Scalph
September 22, 2019
I was so sorry to hear of Manuel's passing! I worked with Manuel at both Clark and Begich for many, many years. My sincere blessings and prayers go out to his family. May God be with you all at this time of sorrow.
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