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1933
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2020
MANUEL GRIJALVA Obituary
It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Manuel Altamirano Grijalva, our loving husband, father and grandfather. He left us while sleeping peacefully on November 20, 2020. He was 87 years old. Born in Brawley, CA to parents, Joaquin and Maria Luisa Grijalva. He was one of nine children. He then went on to marry Teresa Mendibles on July 15, 1951. This past July the two celebrated 69 years of marriage. They were blessed with 6 children and a lifetime of memories and laughter. Manuel was a truck owner who worked seasonally between Brawley and Los Banos, Ca for many years, before settling in Brawley. He worked for the imperial Valley Housing Authority retiring after 25 years. He enjoyed music and spending time with his family. Manuel was preceded in death by his parents; sons Manuel Jr. and Robert; daughter Sylvia; grandsons Benny and Robert Jr. He is survived by his wife Teresa; daughters Elsie (Fidel) Nunez, Terry (Eddie) Delgado; son Fred (Delfina) Grijalva; daughter-in-law Alicia Grijalva. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Monday, December 14, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley, Ca.
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Terry Delgado
December 11, 2020
Driving to work this morning, I realized something so routine in my life but now gone are my daily calls/messages from you “Terry, this is your dad call me, I Love You”.
Dad, you were never afraid to say these three words “I love you”. Most people now days are either too busy with life or afraid to say what they really mean but you weren’t.
Thank you dad, I love you!
Elsie Nunez
December 9, 2020
Our father was such a free spirit. He enjoyed being with family, and friends. He enjoyed his music .
Our Dad was born on Flag Day , June 14 , 1933. He would always have his flags flying on his day . He was very proud of the flag . I will always such a great storyteller. I would enjoy how he met our mom. I know they are truly soul mates. He will be truly missed.
Elsie Nunez
December 9, 2020
Adrian Alvarez
December 9, 2020
Grandpa,
You are our rock. I have truly been blessed to have had you with me on this Earth for so long. The best memories of my childhood were sleeping in the front room on Christmas Eve, the money egg on Easter, the 49ers jacket that came out only on special occassions, the brick BBQ in the back yard, and the amazing collection of music. I will love you forever and always. Thank you for the lessons, love, and laughter.
AJ (the first)
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