Ruben Manuel O'Neal, II

Manny, fourteen years? I just can’t believe it has been that long. You’re in my thoughts almost daily! This world would be a whole lot better place if you and more people like you were still roaming around. Love and miss you friend! Rest in Peace

Still think about you every day Manny. A couple of weeks ago Ilene and I flew to Chicago for Kellan's wedding. You would have been so very proud. Saw lots of friends we had not seen in a while. Randy and Rosey, Steve and Sally, Kellan and Jeff (and Jeff's wife) on and on. Many Manny stories circulating among the crowd. The wedding was so beautiful. Miss you Brother.

Sill missing you Brother. So many things that happen in life remind us of you or times we spent with you. You make us smile a lot. Love you RTC.

Happy birthday Manny! Still think about you every day. TZ and the boys (men) are all doing well. Love you like a fat kid loves Twinkies.
-Steve

Too long since I jotted down a note here. It has been 4 years now and all I have are good memories that make me smile. Burning eggs on your stovetop. Chicken bones in some lady's purse. Cruising with Manny and TZ….TWICE. Trips to Montana. Trips to Idaho. Trips to Seattle. Trips to New Orleans and all points north. Too many officiated football games to count. Well pick mah nose. TZ wrote something on your Facebook wall yesterday that resonated deeply. We are all so grateful to have known you; as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend. I love you Manny. Always did, always will. I will never forget your commitment to friendship, your infectious smile, your toilet habits. Whenever I think of Ruben the Cuban, I smile. Big. Miss you brother.

Hey Ruben. Just a quick note to remind you that I think about you every day. TZ, Jeff and Kellan are doing well. I talk with the boys every now and then via Facebook, but that TZ is SO DAMN BUSY she is hard to track down. Actually, she is doing so well. Saw her this summer in Missoula and she looks great. This whole thing is still kind of a dream, but I have come to grips with it. Still miss you and still love you. In fact, I love you like a fat kid loves cake. Now that sounds like something someone from Louisiana would say. Guess I must have picked it up when we all came down there to see all y'all. Love you Manny.

Dearest Man, Today is the one year anniversary of your Louisiana memorial service. I know you were proud and embarrassed at the great number of people who came to say farewell. You did enjoy being the center of attention sometimes, but on your own terms. The year has passed. I have never stopped loving you and missing you, but I have found a way to see the joy in many days.... remembering you is almost always a joyful thing. Watching our boys grow and learn thru their pain has been rewarding... I know you are so proud watching them pick themselves up
and dust themselves off, always ready for the next quarter, whether it ends in a win, loss or tie. All three of your sons are amazing in their devotion to you and your ideals. You set such a good and consistent example every day, they have no confusion about what you expect of them now. That provides great comfort for us all. I remember when I first met you, you made me want to be a better person. Even now that you are away, I still want you to be proud of me. I hope so much that you know I am trying to do the right thing, trying hard to live up to your legacy of plain old goodness and kindness. I have a lot of support from Sally and Steve, Steve and Ilene, Fred and Addie Jo, all the boys (MEN!) and the many friends and family who stick by me because of their continuing love for the 'US' that we made together. I have no idea what the next year will hold, but I know I can face it with you in my heart. I can't help wishing you were in my arms, as well. Yours always T

Oh my goodness Manny. I never thought we could go an entire year without you in our lives. We miss you so much and think about you daily if not hourly. But we do have to live on...that's what you would want. I know you are sitting up there so proud of Teresa for finding the strength to make the right decisions even though there are days that she really didn't even want to get out of bed. She loves you soooooo much and always will. Kellan and Jeff are your amazing legacies to you and your great parenting. Who would have thought that these two goofballs would succeed like they are...Kellan already making a living at his passion and Jeffrey soon to graduate with two majors and a minor! What a tribute to you! Today, Jeff is down cheering for LSU with Uncle Steve...no one but you could get Steve to be an LSU (Learn Slower than Usual) fan. Kellan is in Natchohoweveryouspellthatcrazyname with Teresa. All of us support each other as much as we can, loving each other, talking daily, taking strength from not only each other but Steve and Ilene, Katie, Bev, Addie Jo and Fred, everyone that loved you now loves each other for and through you. So...no more worrying about us...we will be fine. We will never forget you, never stop loving you. Rest in peace, knowing that there will always be a Manny shaped hole in our hearts but learning each day how to go on without you Rest in Peace and continue to watch over us. We love you Uncle Manny!

It has been a year now Manny. Time has helped heal some of the hurt that occurred when you were taken from us so very early, but I suspect that hurt will never totally go away. You were a rock; a stalwart titan of a man. A man we will never forget. What do I miss? Those silly, unbelievably funny voice messages you would always leave us, claiming you were Billy Joe Bob from somewhere in Louisiana, trying to sell us some insurance. I miss watching you around kids; kids of all ages would flock to you like you were a magnet. I miss the smile you put on everyone's faces. I miss talking to you on the phone. I miss being around you at large gatherings, where everything was just a little more fun when Ruben the Cuban was around. I just plain miss you. I think TZ and the boys are doing OK, but I know they miss you more than anyone else. I watch the video that Katie Seidenschwarz made for your memorial service on a regular basis. During it I smile a lot, but there are some tears as well. Some of happiness, bringing back wonderful memories, some of sadness that you are no longer with us. I love and miss you a lot, my good friend. I am almost moe dan sho.

Hey Ruben. Just got back from MT a week ago. Teresa came up to the lake and visited us for a couple of days. She looks GREAT. She misses you like the dickens but is doing really well. I can't tell you how many people love the heck out of her. We will all take care of her and the boys. One of the drawbacks in seeing TZ is that it obviously makes me miss you. LOTS! The picture I posted here I borrowed from Jeff; one from your army days. You look so young. Love and miss you a lot my friend.

Hi Uncle Manny.... miss you so much. Thought about you and the boys and Aunt TC on father's day... You were just the best.

I got the hiccups yesterday, and thought about how you are the only one who could ever cure them! I wish you were here to magically make them go away. Miss and love you a lot!!

Happy Father's Day Manny. Miss you a lot. Probably not as much as TZ and the boys, but A LOT. Love you brother.
~Steve

Miss you Manny. Watched your video tribute the other day, for the umpteenth time. Makes me smile, makes me cry. Wish I had spent one more day with you, that's all I ask. Love and miss you. By the way, this picture really makes me smile.

not a day goes by that steve and i don't think of uncle manny and we hope that he knows how much we love him ... and all of you!

Teresa, Kellan, and Jeff,

Gene and I are so sorry for your loss. Manny was not only a wonderful dentist but a great friend . We were out of town for his memorial but said a prayer for you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers..... Michelle and Gene Morris

P.S Paul is dating Katy and we love her!!!

happy veterans day to our hero uncle manny!!! keep keeping us safe from up there. all our love....sally, steve, cassidy, and chelsea

Terea, Kellan, Jeff and Trey,
We love you all and pray for you everyday. Emilee has written many poems and a short story about Manny. She is putting them together for you. We hope to see you all very soon.

dearest t....went hiking today and came up on an elk that was exactly where uncle manny had spotted one on the hillside once when we were driving in vail...so weird being that it's hunting season here and you would think that they would all be higher up. made me smile and think of manny's ring....he's watching out for all of us. i love you....sally

Dear Teresa, Kellan and Jeff,

Our family had the good fortune to meet Manny at one of our many Rosenthal/Canepa family gatherings. It was a BBQ after Chelsea's High School graduation in our yard, in May, in the afternoon. Well, the sun leaves our yard pretty early anyway, and as I said it was May, in the mountains, so there we all sat in our lawn chairs playing charades, in our winter parkas! Manny and Theresa had been through alot in their lives at this point, but what I saw were two beautiful people loving and living life to its fullest, with grace and humor. Manny was such a big teddy bear and bigger than life! We had so much fun that day, laughing our freezing cold butts off! We feel so blessed to have had even just a small glimpse into his life, and send our deepest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Paula, Brian, Scott and Ali Canepa

We offered Manny up in written prayer at the mass for all souls (Nov. 2) at St. Mary's here in Arizona. Of course we offered him up in our hearts, too. A whole church full of people who never had the good grace to know Manny prayed for him. We continue to pray for his soul, and for Teresa, Kellan, and Jeff. Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of Manny's life here on earth, for your mercy on us all, and thank you that you are the God of the living who leads us to everlasting life.

Each and every day, something happens that makes me smile (and cry) and think of Manny. Even though I didn't physically see him every day, I realize now that I really always have thought of him & T & Kellan & Jeff every time our family was doing something fun...wishing you all were with us while we did it. We have had really good times together... that will continue... Manny is with me always.

With the passing of Manny we lost a man with a huge heart that had an infinite capacity for generosity and love. Such a loss leaves a void for his family and those fortunate enough to call him a friend. Such a void will never completely close, but in time we will to negotiate around it. A man who loved life as Manny did would have it no other way. Love to Teresa, Kellan, Jeff and Trey

Teresa, Kellan, and Jeff, we are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Manny was a wonderful human being, and we wish you all the strength in the coming days. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sincerely Larry and Mari Lamb and Tyler and Whitney.

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Manny's passing. He will always remain in my memory and heart as a kind, talented, generous individual. My condolences to his family. Manny's contribution to this life and all who knew him will leave a hole. It was my priviledge to know you Manny.

Teresa, Trey, Kellan & Jeff
Know that you and your family were in our thoughts and prayers. Manny has been such a fixture in our lives for so many years that I had actually believed he was one of my brothers. He will be missed greatly and it's hard to accept the fact that he has moved on but in our hearts he will always be there.
Stan & Sandy

Auntie Teresa, Kellan, Jeff and Trey:

I am being totally honest when I say that I still have not yet fully comprehended what has happened. I'm not sure why this is the case, other than the obvious: I wasn't and am still not ready to accept the fact that a person I love and care for so dearly has moved on. Despite my frustration, I want you all to know that I spend a great amount of time thinking of all the reasons that I love Uncle Manny and all of the beautiful times I have been blessed to have shared with him. Uncle Manny holds a very dear place in my heart and I feel unbelievably thankful to have you all as part of my family. I could write an entry every day and after a year, still have warm things to say about him. He was an epic character and I am thankful to hold such memories regarding him. I wish you all peace and much love.
-Lizzy

Teresa, kellan & Jeff,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! We'll miss Manny a lot. He was fun to joke around with when visiting my mom at the office. Thinking of you! ~Danelle Pedersen (Brenda Sherman's daughter)

Teresa,Trey,Kellan and Jeff
I want to you to know how sorry we are for the loss of Manny. He was like a brother,father,and grandpa to my family. We only wish we cold have spent more time with you all. One of my favorite memories of Manny is coming into Missoula and stopping at McDonalds. Manny was there, as he needed to stop and have a little breakfast while out on his morning jog.
Manny was a great man that touched the hearts of everyone he met. I hope that we all can learn to be more like he was. God must have needed a good man to be with him in Heaven, and now he has one.
Love to you all
John,Anne,Alyssa,Emilee and Wilhelm

Teresa and Sons,
Jerry and I want to let you know how privilege we are to have known Manny and you. People we care about and love may not be physically with us but are always in our hearts, thoughts, surroundings and memories. They watch over us each day and we truly can feel there presence.

I do feel bad that we did not make enough time during our weekends at the lake to drop in for that beer and visit that Manny always offered. He was truly one of the richest people in the world when the only riches that matter are the people that love and admire you and whose lives are touched by your actions and the love, friendship and caring you give.

Our thoughts are with you. Please always consider us friends and let us know if we can ever be of help.

Colleen and Jerry Cebula

Dear Teresa and family,
We were so sad to hear about Manny and want to you to know we are sending our best to you during this impossibly difficult time. Steve & Ilene sent us the e-mails and we just got home and are now able to send you this note. We loved hearing about all of the wonderful times you guys had with Steve and Ilene over the years and while we did not have a chance to get to know you guys well we feel as if we do through these fun stories. We know you are surrounded by family and friends now and hope to see you in the future in Montana some time. Take care of yourself and please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Don & Ann Mary Oylear

I've been trying to find words for so long... Nothing seems adequate.
Auntie Teresa, Kellan, Jeff: you are my family and my heart is breaking for you now. I love you more than I can say, and am so incredibly grateful to have grown up having all of you in my life. I'm so sorry for what's happened. I miss Uncle Manny and will continue to miss him.
All of my love,

Teresa, Kellan, Jeff, Trey, and all who loved Manny: It's great to read these memories of Manny and how he touched lives. My memories are full of how much he loved people. I guess I didn't know about the two silver stars from his service in Vietnam, but I do remember him sharing some of his war experiences when I first met him (this was pretty close to when he first met Teresa). I got the idea right away that this was a legitimate guy who'd had this horrible and amazing life-shaping experience, that it was part of him, that you had to accept it to accept him, and that he was ready to accept you on the same terms. I don't recall him mentioning the heroics involved with the silver stars. He focused on his buddies and the stuff that disturbed him about the loss of life. I suppose that's probably the way it is with true heroes.

As I got to know him better, I grew to know his love of humor and fun that sprang out of his love for people; he always seemed happiest when he was the butt of the joke. I recall him playing with my kids when they were babies. He took a lot of joy in that. I remember one time we were talking about my brother Mark, an artistic, yoga-practicing, vegetarian who, at first glance, might not seem at the top of the list of compatibility with a good ol' swamp boy, decorated war veteran who hunted big game, but Manny summed it up pretty simply: "Mark is cool. That's all there is to it." My last memory is from the last time I saw him. We were visiting in Vail, waiting to have a rare Rosenthal, O'Neal, Arizona Zimmerer hook-up, and I was paying for something at the counter of a store at the base of the mountain. All the sudden I was grabbed from behind in a gigantic bear hug and lifted off my feet. He didn't put me down for a while, either. Good, good man. We're gonna miss him. God give rest to his soul and comfort Teresa and the boys, and the rest of his family.

Dear Teresa. We are so saddened to hear of Manny's passing. He was not only our favorite dentist, but a great friend as well. We hope you and the kids are doing okay. Bill & Margaret Peters.

Hi Aunt Teresa,

I wanted to tell you that we went to Missoula last weekend to see Jeff, and it was very cool what happened. I honestly ran into someone around every corner who had amazing things to say about Uncle Manny... he truly touched so many lives. I know that is very cliche but it was so cool how many people knew him and had nothing but great things to say about him and you. I am so blessed that you are my family and I can't wait to see you and share some stories. I love you all very much.

Teresa & Family:

Please accept our belated condolences on Manny's untimely death. He was a fine friend, husband, and father - who will surely be missed by all. One can only imagine how many people (and smiles) were enriched by his life (and skills). Thanks for sharing him with us, Bryan & Kerri Flaig

Manny was truely a wonderful man. He always brought a smile to every member in our family and not just by fixing out teeth. My children enjoyed going to the dentist because of him and You, Teresa. Even though it was the dentist, Sheryden could always count on selling a good couple cases of cookies at O'Neals.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Ken, Angela, Christian, Sheryden & Zachary (Bella--our next little girl scout cookie seller)

Havin' fun with Uncle Manny. A never ending source of smiles and laughter.

For Manny, it was all about family and friends.

This picture makes me smile (WE NEED TO SEE MORE PICTURES OUT HERE). Love you Teresa and family.

Dearest O'Neals

I'm so sorry for your loss. And while I can't imagine the weight you're under I know you'll lift it together. I love you guys so much. You're part of my family. Manny was so many things to so many people and I'll miss him greatly.

I wish you all strength in the days ahead and if anyone needs an escape, California's a great place to runaway to. I'll be here with open arms.

What a generous heart we all shared in good old Uncle Manny.

All my love,

Teresa, Kellan, and Jeff,

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Sincerely,
Linda Giammona-Eggers
(7th grade teacher from Rattlesnake)

Dear Teresa, Trey, Kellan, and Jeff,
Paul and I are heartbroken and saddened for you having to face life without Manny. May your memories give you comfort and keep you going.

We have many good memories of when we all learned to ski together in the early years with Mostads. I'm sure that Manny has God laughing along with the rest of Heaven!

Teresa you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, take good care of each other.

Dear Teresa and family,
We are sad to learn of Manny's death. Hard to imagine a world without his infectious smile. Glad you have Bev with you Teresa.

Love and good wishes to you and the boys.

Maggi and Chuck Teague
Missoula, MT

Dear Teresa and family,
Manny was such a caring individual and lived life to the fullest. He made us smile. Our hearts are with you.

To Teresa, Trey, Kellan, Jeff, Gina, Taylor, McKenzie, Savannah, Jennifer, Peggy, Curt, Fred, Addie Jo and all other family members:

All we can say is that we love you guys. We know that you were all the apples of Manny’s eye and he loved you all more than anything on earth. Nothing was more important. We heard him say it a million times.

Although there are many ways one can remember Manny, we will always cherish his sense of humor. From the countless phony voice mail messages he would leave at our house, to the funny pictures he would be a part of, humor was one of his many strong suits. Whether it was adults he was performing for, or little kids, Manny usually kept us all in stitches. We went through all of our digital pictures and separated out “anything Manny”. We have hundreds. We could have chosen something funny to share with everyone, but chose one of our favorites. Cruisin' with Manny and TZ and families, nothing more fun.

“The world lost a good man” is an understatement. We lost one of the very best. Manny was the pure definition of a best friend. There was absolutely nothing he wouldn’t do for his family and friends. He would indeed, always have your back. We are SO honored to have been included in his BIG list of good friends. There aren’t many modern day heroes, but Manny certainly fit that bill. We wish we had one more day with him, to let him know how much we cherished our friendship, to let him know how much we all loved him. Losing him so early hurts right to the bone and leaves an unimaginable void. We miss his smile, laughter, hugs, and yes, his farts. We can only imagine your hurt. Lean on each other for support. There are a lot of people who love you a lot. Lean on us as well. We will always be here for you.

Loving you, and missing Manny.

Teresa, Trey, Kellan & Jeff,

I so sorry for your loss. Manny was the only dentist I had ever gone to besides my Dad. I have thought about you all over the years from time to time. Manny was such a great person. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Teresa and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Manny's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

My deepest condolences to the family. I was a patient of Manny's. He was the most gentle dentist. My thoughts and prayers go with you.
Richard Mack Missoula, Mt

TZ...our arms are wrapped around you and the boys..
Though our hearts are broken for you..we can only smile when we think of Manny as he was and now as he is with God.

Love,
Kara & Scooter

Teresa, Kellan and Jeff,
Manny was one of the most kind and true gentlemen I have ever known. There truly are no words. My love to you all.

Dear Teresa,Kellan and Jeff,
You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. We have fond memories of Manny and you have our deepest sympathy for the loss of such a special man.

Teresa, I am so sorry to hear of Manny's untimely death. He was truly a light in this world. My deepest condolences to you, Kellan, Geoffrey and all of your family. I think of you often and would love to get back in touch. I'm still at 334 Kensington or [email protected]. Love, Margaret

My family was so sorry to hear about your loss. Manny was our dentist for many years and our boys played baseball together. He always wore a smile. He was a wonderful person and will be missed.

Teresa, and Family,
I will always remember our adventures on Big Sky Lake. Especially Manny and I fishing adventure. I still see you coming down the lake path from your cabin with the broom. Also your near fatal motorcycle accident which occured exactly to the day two years after Jon's fatal car accident. If we could only go back, and live all the good times again. The rope swing, the laughs, and the love shared. Best to you again, and yours always.

To the O'Neal Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Manny was not only the best dentist ever, we considered him a friend. May the Lord bring you His comfort.

John & Leota Fred

Teresa,
My heart ached for you when I heard about the sudden tragic loss of Manny. My thoughts are with you and I know your great friends and wonderful boys will help ease the sorrow.

I am so sorry for your loss. Manny was a very special man with an incredible family. The list of those who loved, admired and respected him is HUGE! He will be missed and your family will be on my mind. I send my sincerest condolences.

Holli Rozinka (Rankin) Missoula,MT

Teresa, Kellan and Jeff,
There really are no words....please know how sad we are to hear the news of Manny. What a great guy. When we think of Manny, we smile!!

God bless you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

With lots of love, Tom and Terri Farago

Our paths crossed as he masterfully explained, "girl, you're hard on your teeth" while trying to figure out how to replace my front chicklet lossed in a hockey game. His gentile yet confident nature assured I would soon be back with a full smile. When I stuck my thumb out for a ride around the lake, Manny and Dear Teresa pulled up to the dock and shared an adventourous ride, rope swing included... enbeded in my memory forever. The last time he opened the Gate for me,and I gave him a big MT bear hug,he invited me over for a visit with he and Teresa. I failed to follow up on his genuine invitation. If I knew then, what I know now, I would have traveled farther, tryed harder and given up more to join he and Teresa for hugs and story telling around the fire once again.

Teresa and boys,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Manny was a wonderful, hilarious man. He'll be missed by all.

Dear Teresa and Family
Sorry for your loss Manny was a great guy and friend we will miss his laughter and his great ability to always have fun.
Sincerely,
Chris Woldstad and Family

Teresa, Jeff and Kellan:
Our hearts are breaking for you. Manny was a dear man with so much wonderful ways. We will miss him terribly - especially his sense of humor. Please keep in touch. We are here for anything you may need.

Teresa, Jeff and Kellan. My heart is sad, my head is low. I have lost a friend and did not know. The sorrow I feel for you today, will never ever go away. Thank You for sharing Manny with me. God Bless You

Terese, Trey, Kellan, and Jeff,
Our family has you in our prayers. We were out in Seattle for our 33rd anniversary and my niece's wedding, and heard about his passing when we got home. We miss seeing you around the neighborhood and thought Manny was the best of the best. Love ya-
Don Thomas family.

Teresa, Jeff and Kellan,
Was so sorry to hear of this. Although we all feel the loss, you are in our thoughts at this time. If there's anything I can do to help out, let me know.

Ken Bagby

We were so sorry to hear of Manny's passing.He was such a good man,kind,funny and always attentive to others. We missed him when he left Missoula and will remember him now, with special fondness. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. Glad you are all together in his LA home.

Terese,Trey,Kellan and Jeff,

You all are in my thoughts and prayes to help you though these tough times. Manny was a wonderful person and will be missed.

Dear Peggy & Jenny,
My thoughts & prayers are with you & Manny's family - I know your mom was glad to see him! Remember all the good things.

Dear Teresa & family
My sympathy goes out to you. Manny was the best Dentist in Missoula (my Dentist for over 30 years). Words cannot express the sadness I feel for all of you. I'll be praying that the memories comfort you as you go through this sad and difficult time. God Bless

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with Manny's family. PHS '68

I am at a loss for words to describe the sadness of Manny's passing. He had many friends and I was proud to be one of them. I haven't seen him much since the move to Louisiana, but there are great memories of Friday ski trips to Snowbowl, beer afterwards and much laughter. Manny was a very good, honorable and witty man. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you Teresa and family.

Dear Teresa, although Randy and I had not met Manny, we heard through others what a wonderful man he was. Our prayers are with you and your family . We were very sad to hear of your loss. Please know we care. Brenda and Randy Webb NSU

My condolences and prayers to the O'Neal family, and to his extended family of friends. I met Manny when he first opened his office in Missoula and then I left for 20 years. The next time I saw him, it was like there had only been a pause in a conversation. He truly made the world a better place.

From our family to yours, we hold you in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Teresa and boys,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. What a great guy Manny was.
Sincerely,
Joe Toth

Teresa and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Manny was a wonderful person. He always made going to the dentist a pleasant experience. He will be missed.

Wendy Welch

Dearest Teresa and family,

What wonderful memories we have of Manny and his wonderful staff and of the time we rented office space in his building. You and the family are in our thoughts, keep your memories close.
Tom and Pat Adams, Missoula, MT

To the O'Neal Family: Dale, Luke and I were deeply saddened to hear of Manny's passing. What a sweetheart of a man he was!! Even though we haven't seen you all for a while, we kept up with your family via Luke. He will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Deb, Dale and Luke Bahnmaier

How sad it was to read of Manny's passing in the paper. I officiated many football games with Manny over the years. I will always remember the pranks, the non stop laughter, and good times we shared. Everytime I watch an LSU game, I think of Manny. Geaux Tigers. How fraqile life is. My deepest sympathy to Teresa and family. I will remember.

Dr. O'Neal was my dentist for many years. He did some cosmetic work on my front teeth and said he couldn't make them to perfect or it would look like I had horse teeth. He always made me laugh and I actually enjoyed going to the dentist. I am so sad that he is gone. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Goodbye Manny--we have all lost a great friend but we keep over 30 years of joyful memories. This summer at Big Sky Lake with you, Teresa, Kellan, Jeffrey, and all of our friends--old and new was incredible. Until we meet again,
Greg, Donna, Errin, Holli, Kelsey, and Kaylee Addison

We have so many fond memories of Manny and the wonderfull dentist he was. He was also a wonderful man and so funny. It's hard to believe he is gone. We are sooo sorry.

Skip and Dianne Peacock
Missoula, MT

Teresa, Jeff & Kellan,
We feel so very lucky that we got the chance to know Manny. His sense of humor and love for life will always be remembered. I will never forget how he was there for John when Bob had cancer. We feel blessed to have known Manny and your family. Love, Bob, Linda, Jason & John

Teresa and Family,

Elizabeth and I are sad to hear about Manny. Manny was a very positive force, it was alway sa pleasure to be in his company. His presence will be missed at Big Sky Lake. His life was one to celebrate. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeff and Elizabeth Moore

So sorry to hear of Dr. O'Neals passing...
He was my dentist for many years here in Missoula and I always admired his professionalism and compassion. May God bless his entire family~

Teresa,Kellen, Jeff, & family-
We just returned from a long weekend
out of town. We are so saddened....
Jack said to Manny several weeks ago
when they talked- "I miss you Manny".
We will always miss him.
He was a sensitive man, a funny man
a humble man, a kind man,a man who loved his family, and most of all a man
who loved his special little woman, Teresa.
We will be forever blessed to have had him in our lives.
We will have a smile on our faces when we think about Manny and the love he brought into the world.
We know he is out there reaching out to all around him with his LOVE.
Bear hugs to you, Teresa, and those
special men in your life.

Our love,
Anne and Jack Remien

Teresa,

I am so sad to hear the news about Manny and our hearts grieve for you and your family. Of all the hunting trips I have ever taken, the one to Canada with Manny stands out as the premier time I have ever spent. He was the funniest person I have ever met and when we put the antler hats on I thought I would fall off the chair laughing ! Julie and I are praying for you and your family and know God will comfort your hearts.

To all who knew Manny and to all his wonderful family...my heart is aching for you all. He was a great person and will be dearly missed. I love ya, Man.....Buckalew

Teresa,
We are sad to hear the news about Manny. He was such a great dentist! He always took the time to ask about our golf adventures everytime I was in to see him. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

Teresa, Kellen, & Jeff & family,

So, so sorry for your loss. We are all in shock. I always looked forward to seeing that smile and attitude whether it was "in the chair" or at a parent conference.

Love to you all...

Ray & Karen Somerset

Teresa, Jeff and Kellan,

I am so sad to hear about Manny. Manny was a wonderful,dad, husband, friend and mentor. I am a better person because of Manny and all of you. I will miss him. I love all of you and will keep the happy memories with me.
Rhea

Teresa, Kellan, and Jeff - I just read the paper tonight and saw the sad, sad, news... I am so sorry to hear of this. Please know that Russ and I are sending you love and strength over all these miles! Expected or not, its so very hard to go through such heartache...Our Sincere sympathies.
Love, Russ and Judy

Dearest Teresa, Jeff and Kellen, I was so sad to hear of Manny's passing. My daughter Kyla has so many good memories of times spent with your family, she always thought Manny was so funny and fun to be with. On behalf of our entire family, we extend our deepest condolences to you all. Words cannot express the sadness I feel for all of you and I will be praying that you are comforted as you journey through this terribly sad and difficult time. Jeff, we still love you and care so much how you are doing.

I always enjoyed Manny's perpetual smile. My thoughts are with you all.

I was a patient of Dr. Oneal for about 10 years. I thought he was a wonderful and caring professional.Please accept my condollences for your loss.
God Bless, Kathy Nelson

Dear Teresa and Boys,
We were so sad and shocked to read a the news this mornning of Manny's passing, he was so young! Our hearts are so full of sorrow to hear of his death. Manny loved his Teresa, boys and life so much. It was honor to work with him for many years where he would talk of his Teresa, his family and Lousiana. He had a great ability to treat all our patients with such kindness and consideration. He was already missed in Missoula, Montana but now will truely will be greatly missed.
Much love is sent to Teresa and the boys,

Sar and Teresa Dougherty and Boys
Missoula, Montana

Teresa and family...Manny is one of the funniest fun loving gentle men, we have ever known. I had the pleasure of seeing you and Manny at the Missoula airport this summer, early one morning as you were dropping off some friends...you could just see how he was just so damn HAPPY !!!!! May God bless you and all your family.
Lots of love and prayers.
Bill, Patsy, Chris, Taylor and Justin Galiher

The Van Fossen family was saddened to learn of Manny's passing. He was our dentist for many years and not only was an exceptional dentist but a caring person with a wonderful sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with the O'Neill family.

Teresa, Kellen, and Jeff:

So sorry to read Manny's obituary in today's Missoulian. Manny was such a good man. I enjoyed coaching with him those years he volunteered with us at Hellgate HS. I still have his picture in my office. He will be missed.