Samuel Manzano Obituary
SAMUEL MANZANO
Samuel Manzano, of Denver City TX, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the age of 84. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 16, 2026, at the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel, in Denver City, Tx with Velma Romero officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel in Denver City.
He was born on January 22, 1942, in La Colonia Esperanza, Chihuahua to Nazario Manzano and Romana Calderon.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Rafalita Manzano, son Andrew Manzano and daughter Isela Manzano. Two sisters, Esther Morales and Rosa Salinas.
He is survived by his three sons, Rick Teniente, Gerardo Manzano, and Samuel Manzano Jr. and many grandchildren. Five sisters, Socorro Tijerina, Amparo Nevarez, Irene Gutierrez, Lucila Salinas and Maria Elena Perez. Five brothers, Roberto Manzano, Juan Manzano, Javier Manzano, Pepe Manzano, and Victor Manzano.
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303 E. Broadway Street, Denver City, TX 79323
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