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CINNA LA HUE
April 3, 2008
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME. GOD BLESS!
CINNA AND LINDSAY LA HUE
Mandy Anderson
April 3, 2008
Manuel's smile was as big as his heart. I remember him being this big character with a joke and a laugh behind it. Vince, my sincere condolences and prayers go out to you, your mom and family. He touched alot of lives and he will be missed but the really cool part is that we will remember him forever.
Mandy Anderson
Elette McFarland
April 1, 2008
What a kind beautiful person he was.
Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Elette and the Dain Family
neil MC LEOD
March 13, 2008
YOUR DAD WAS A STUDENT OF MY MOTHER'S IN MARINETTE IN THE 1920'S. YOU ARE FROM A GOOD FAMILY AND LIVED UP TO THEIR STANDARDS.
REST IN PEACE GOOD FRIEND
Sam Borozan
March 8, 2008
I met Manuel when he came to Arizona State College at Flagstaff during the 1954-1955 football season.
He was a transfer student from Phoenix College. On campus Manuel was well know as the 'Gentle Giant.' He was very shy and quiet, until he got to know you!
Manuel was one of the greatest and best lineman to every play @ Northern Arizona University. Unlike the football players of today, He played both offense and defense.
I really got to know Manuel, through the Miami , AZ connection, Fito Trujillo and Lupe Acevado. They both were outstanding basketball players.
They convinced the President, Dr. Lacey Eastburn to allow them to live in the Apartments on the first floor of Taylor Hall. The rest of the student body lived in dorm rooms.
Every Sunday morning, I would bang on their apt. door and wake them up, in time to get to Sunday Mass.
One spring Sunday morning in their Senior year, I woke Manuel, and told him that the left side of his new (yellow) Ford Fairlane was damaged from bumper to bumper.
This was one of the few times, I ever knew him to get irritated, at me, because he thought I was joking, and it was too early in the morning for a practical joke.
I finally got him to go outside Taylor Hall where the car was parked.
When he saw the damage, Manuel walked around the car several times, not saying a word.
The night before, he had given the car keys to Lupe Acevado.
Lupe got dressed and went out to look at the damaged car. He shook his head and told Manuel, that he didn't remember a thing from last night!
I'll never forget Manuel's next reactions. He put his big arms around Lupe, and gave him a Hug. Mauel told him that everything would be OK!
To this day, no one ever knew how the car got damaged!
Years later, I would always stop and visit with Manuel at "Manuels Place" in Peoria. As I recall, he had a small weight lifting gym in the back of the bar.
Manuel, Sr. never missed a home football game at Arizona State College.
He loved and enjoyed, watching his Son play college football!
I treasure both their friendship to this day!
Because of this friendship, I am a better person.
All of Manuel's close friends, had an ulterior motive and were happy to see Manuel, Sr. on the ASC campus.
ASC football games were played in the afternoon. It was a ritual after the game ,for his father to takes us all the local steakhouse, for the best meal, we ate all week!
You would have to had experienced eating in a College cafeteria to understand, how , We all looked forward to every home football game.
Rest in Peace, my Friend.
May God and His Holy Angels watch over You!
Sam S. Borozan
Northern Arizona University
Class of 1957
Linda Mae Sullivan
March 5, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers love the Sullivans Clifford And Linda Mae (Rocha)
Cori Richman
March 5, 2008
Dear Scott, I'm sending you love and white light.
Cori
Stacey Cochrane
March 5, 2008
When I think back on the times I was able to spend with you, I am glad and I am happy because I was blessed to get to have you in my life. When I look back on these days, I'll look and see his face and he will be right there for me. I will always remember the strength he gave me. I owe so much to him. Everywhere I am there he'll be right beside me and when I lay down at night I will always look up to him..a moment in our arms, forever in our hearts.
Your loving daughter
Kathie Simmons
March 5, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you..Love The Simmons & Perego Families in NJ
Bertie Hightower
March 5, 2008
I wish you and your dear family the best. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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