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Manuel Mendez Obituary

MENDEZ, Manuel A., born in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico on April 23, 1939, departed this earth to rest with The Lord Our Father on Febuary 18, 2009. He is survived by his companion of 14 years, Betty Zimmerman: and his children, Vincent (Diana) Mendez, Steven (Laura) Mendez, Christina (Jack) Helton, Cynthia (Sean) Gardner, Carmelita (Tracey) Martinez along with 17 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. Memorial service Saturday, Febuary 21, 2009 at Pantano Stables Houghton/Irvington from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Feb. 21, 2009.

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Christina Helton

June 12, 2018

Dad it has been a while since I wrote anything. I miss you everyday. Mom has passed and so has Jim. I know that you and mom had a bad ending but you were my parents and now I am left with none. I miss all of you and think of you often. Till I see you again please continue to be my guardian angels above that watch over all of our family and friends.

Christina Helton

February 17, 2010

Dad tomorrow will be a year since you departed this Earth to be beside your mother and father and others that have passed. There is not a day that I don't think of you and wonder when we would see each other again. This year has been tough for me. I have had many struggles but I know that it will get better in time as all things do. I know that you will continue to watch over all of us from Heaven as I feel those that have passed before you do. I will never forget you and my love for you will never end. May your life in Heaven be as I hoped it would be. You are free from pain,sickness and you are walking on streets of gold. I love you Dad and I miss you. Your loving daughter Christina

Cynthia Gardner

February 16, 2010

Almost a year since you left us.I am at a loss... Miss you..Love you!

Cynthia

October 14, 2009

The Holidays are right around the corner. I never thought that the time would come that we would not see each other. I know that you will be there Dad, in our hearts and in our minds!

May 12, 2009

Dad it has been almost three months since you left us. It has been hard but we are struggling through. It is going to be hard for us in the comming week. You were suppose to be able to see your grand daughter Nicole promote from the eigth grade. You will be missed for her celebration. I know that you are with us always protecting us all. It is not the same without you here on this earth. May you continue to shine in our thoughts and prayers that someday we will be reunited. I am always thinking of you. All I have is memories but you will never be forgotten. Your daugher Chris

Cynthia Gardner

March 9, 2009

Dad... I will miss you...I wish that we had been given more time. You never got the chance to teach me how to make tamales. We kept saying someday. There is so much to say i hope you hear me. I hope you know I Loved you. Cynthia

Marlo Puentes

February 24, 2009

Manuel,
Though I didn't know you very well you did touch my life with a warm hug and a kind smile. I know the family will miss you. On to your next journey...

Troy & Toni Zimmerman

February 24, 2009

Manny,We will never forget your kind spirit.You will be dearly missed by our whole family. Love always.

STACY HORNELAZ

February 24, 2009

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

JOANNE HORNELAZ

February 21, 2009

TO THE FAMILY OF MANUEL OUR CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF YOU MY FAMILY KNEW MANUEL FOR MANY YEARS FIRST IN CLIFTON THEN HIM AND MY MOM (TONI) MOVED TO TUCSON AND WERE TOGETHER UNTIL HER DEATH MY DAUGHTERS HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF MANUEL MAKING SALSA OR HIM SHOWING THEM HIS COOKING SKILLS BOY COULD THAT MAN WHIP UP A GOOD MEAL OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU

Doyle & Mickey Smith

February 21, 2009

A true and respected friend. Manny you will truly be missed .

Christina Helton

February 21, 2009

Dad this is your daughter Christina. My heart is broken with the thought of not being able to hear your voice again. There are not enough words to express how your loss is going to effect the rest of my life. But I wanted to let you know that you meant the world to me. I may not of shown it very much but you always knew. What short time we did get to spend together I feel that we made up a lifetime of memories. You made a point to always keep intouch with me weekly. I will miss the phone calls. My heart is broken now with the loss of you but I know that someday I will be with you. May you keep watch over my family and I as you always did. You will always remain in my heart "YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY DAD". I love you always and forever. Your daughter Chris

Stephanie Brewster

February 21, 2009

The memories we have of you will live in our hearts forever, never to be forgotten, You touched all of our hearts and we miss you already
Love Sean, Stephanie, Andrea, Isaiah, Jonathan, Blaine, Dustin & Riley

Lori Vahle-Hyatt

February 21, 2009

Thinking of you.

Love,
Lori and Eric Hyatt & Family

Angie Vahle

February 21, 2009

We are thinking of you.

Love,
Bill and Angie

Laura Mendez

February 21, 2009

To a Grandpa we will never forget you are in our hearts!

Laura Mendez

February 21, 2009

Love you!
Laura & Steven

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