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Lucila Manzano Obituary
Lucila Alonzo "Lucy" Manzano, 86, of Collinsville, Ill., born July 31, 1926, in Honduras died at 2:21 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill.
"Lucy" was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and always remembered everyone's birthday. She and her companion "Juan" were often seen around downtown Collinsville. She was proud of all her kids and her son, Jose Jr., of being a Collinsville postal carrier for 26 years.
Mom we will always remember you from the Alonzo.
She was preceded in death by her son, Rene Alonzo Ruiz; and her parents, Jose and Irene, nee Alonzo, Valenzuela.
Surviving are her former husband, Jose Manzano Sr., children, Herman (Jeannie) Alonzo of St. Louis, Mo., Magda "Maggie" (Carl) Everitt of Collinsville, Ill., Jose (Dana Soss) Manzano Jr., of Collinsville, Ill., and Mona (Steve Roberts) Manzano of Collinsville, Ill.; companion, Juan Martinez of Collinsville, Ill.; grandchildren, Anthony Ostendorf, April Champ, Tina Champ, Thomas L. Champ III, Aymara "Mari" Rivero, Eric Manzano, Susana Ruiz, Herman (Dawn) Alonzo Jr. and Carlos Aonzo; and great-grandchildren, Jordon, Zachary and Cassidy Ostendorf, Logan Champ, Cortney M. Wilde, Ashley A.R. Wilde, Isaiha W. Ray, Nathan W. Ray, Brittany, Ian and Sophia Alonzo.
Memorials may be made to Unity Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.herrfuneral.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville, Ill.
Funeral: Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at the funeral home with Father John Beveridge officiating. Interment in Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill.
HERR FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lucila Manzano
March 2, 2013
Mom, I miss you!! I feel sad that I have sooo many questions now that your not here to ask and I ask myself why didn't I think to persue those answer till now. But I believe you will lead to the answer. I love and miss you!! Your Baby Girl, Monalisa
Terrie Brown
January 15, 2013
Magda & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. She will be in your Hearts forever.
Herman,Jeannie Alonzo
January 14, 2013
Love you Mom
Eric Manzano
January 13, 2013
I carry you in my heart grandma, Eric
Mona Manzano
January 13, 2013
Mom, You were and always will be a thought of my day! I carry you in my heart! I love you! Your baby girl, Mona Lisa
Eric loves you!!!
Jeannie Alonzo
January 13, 2013
Mom you are always in are heart Love Herman Sr and Jeannie Alonzo
Herman Alonzo jr
January 13, 2013
Grandma you are in my thoughts always
Jose Manzano Jr
January 13, 2013
Love you very much and you will be in my heart and soul forever!!!! ;) Your loving son Jose (Jr)
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