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Manuel Alfaro Obituary
Beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Manuel Contreras Alfaro was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 11, 20l3, at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his eternal wife of 60 years Cristela De La Vega Alfaro, parents, Felicitas and Jose Antonio, Sr, sister, Socorro, brothers, Francisco, Miguel, Tonito, Jose Antonio, Jr., Victor, Gilberto. He is survived by his loving daughters, Tillie Gomez (Roman), Martha Alfaro, Yolanda Mateos and Molly Alfaro, grandchildren, Carlos, Adrianna, Roman, Robert, and Manuel, Great-Granddaughter, Cristela, Siblings, Catalina, Jesse, Leopoldo, Soledad, Guillermo, and Felicitas. Manuel was born in Dilley, Texas and moved to San Antonio as a child. He devoted his life to loving and caring for his family, and will be dearly missed. He proudly served as a lifelong member of the Harlandale Lions' Club, all who knew him knew that his generosity extended beyond his family, he truly had a heart as wide as Jesus' arms. Visitation will be held from 5-9 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 20l3 and 9 am - 9 pm (Rosary 7 pm) on Thursday, March l4, 20l3, at Ortiz Funeral Home. The funeral procession will depart Ortiz Funeral Home at 9:15 am on Friday, March l5, 2013 for a funeral mass at 10:00 am at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, then Graveside Service at San Fernando Cemetery II.
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Cathy Palafox-Kehoe
March 20, 2013
Yolanda,
Cherish the beautiful memories of your dear Father. Keeping you in my prayers.
Anita Packen
March 18, 2013
Tillie~
My condolences to you and your family. Your Father was such a strong and loving man to everyone he met. I still remember when he would come out and watch Roman when he played soccer. This next few weeks will be tough but know we are here for you. You will always carry his memory in your heart. He has gone home now to be with your Mother and one day you will all be together again.
Mary Esther Ortiz
March 18, 2013
Tillie, Martha, Yollie & Molly, I was so sorry to hear of Tio Manuel's death. I know what he meant to you'll and the love and devotion that he had to you and Tia Cristela. He was always the nicest uncle to me, very positive and uplifting. I will truly miss him.
JACK & JEANETTE HARRISON
March 14, 2013
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Julie
March 14, 2013
Molly, sincere condoglianze per la perdita del tuo adorato papa'.
cindy ortiz
March 14, 2013
You will be truly missed especially your incredible stories.
Love you Tio Manuel from all The Ortiz Family and from all The Calonge Family Arizona will miss you!!
March 14, 2013
Our prayers are with all of you.
Bumble Bee Flowers
March 14, 2013
Condolences to the family at this time of sorrow. May his memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. From Bumble Bee Flowers Family & Staff.
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