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Manuel Lujan Obituary

Lujan, Manuel MannyManuel "Manny" Lujan died¿July 8th, 2015 peacefully in his home in Orlando, Florida at the age of 71. He is survived by his students and friends that became his family through his teaching and mentorship. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Manny had a Masters Degree of Music in Voice Performance from FSU. In 1969 he moved to NYC and studied with Cornelius Reid then in 1975 he moved to Europe where he sang with The Zurich Opera and the Grand Theatre in Geneva. He later opened a vocal studio in Orlando and became one of the most well known vocal coaches worldwide. Manny's life is being celebrated in a closed service.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Aug. 5 to Aug. 8, 2015.

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SP

July 8, 2025

10 years since we lost Manny. Wow. I recently found some more recordings of our sessions. His teachings and humorous retorts still resonate. Vocalizing everyday, Maestro.

Gemma and Hal Miers

August 1, 2022

Pray for you everyday Manny! Will never forget all you did for Hal Fly high with the Angels Always

SP

July 9, 2022

Every time I cross the passagio to the falsetto I never knew I had, I remember rainy Saturday afternoons like today working in the studio. I cannot believe it has been seven years since you left us. RIP, Maestro.

Hal Miers

July 30, 2019

We miss you Manny ! Praying for you everyday. Your music lives on. We know you are playing for the angels now.
Love, Hal and family

Gemma Miers

November 7, 2016

MISS YOU MANNY! Praying for you everyday! Please watch over Hal just as you did when you were alive! Manny, you are our angel!

Rena Panush

November 6, 2016

From MARGARET and Rena, old friends from Gainesville and New York days. We'll miss you and your sweet tenor laugh.

Gemma Miers

September 5, 2015

Praying for you everyday. Miss you Manny.

gemma miers

August 11, 2015

Love you Manny. Sing with the Angels!
Gemma Hal and Howie

August 8, 2015

Your Obit does not begin to tell of all your accomplishments during your life. your accomplishments and your personal self is to be remembered by all who loved you. I know you are singing tenor with GOD's choir now. Love you, Sarah Carberry

Ann

August 6, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who gives hope fill your family with all joy and peace by your trusting in him, so that you may abound in hope with power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13.

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