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Manuel Serrata Obituary

United States Army Ret. SFC. Manuel Serrata, Sr. born November 27, 1923, passed away March 25, 2005 at the age of 81. Mr. Serrata is preceded in death by his Beloved wife of 57 years, Josephine L. Serrata. He is survived by his daughter, Pearl Guerrero; sons and daughters-in-law, James Gilbert Serrata, Manuel, Jr. and Blanca Serrata, Ernest, Sr. and Mary L. Serrata; grandson and wife, Ernest, Jr. and Christina Serrata; sister, Josefina Serrata; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin Monday, March 28, 2005 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. at Trevino Funeral Home, 2015 W. Martin St. A rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. A funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 8:30 am for a mass at 9:00 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 11:00 am. Services under the direction of: Trevino W. Martin Funeral Home.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Mar. 28, 2005.

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