Manuela Vandall

Manuela Vandall, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025. Born March 5, 1944, in Carrizo Springs, TX, she was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel Cantu and Petra (Casiano) Berumen. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church-Hessen Cassel, Manuela found joy in crafting, painting, and drawing. She treasured time spent with family and friends, whether cooking, dancing, or enjoying a game of Bingo. She is survived by her life partner Chad Pequignot; her children, Selina (Aaron) Hansen of Las Vegas NV, Lincoln Jones of St. John, Leeann (Tim) Kennerk of Yoder, Richard (Lori) Vandall of Fort Wayne and Jerri Lynn (Allen) Forrest of Vanita OK. Manuela also leaves behind 21 siblings, 20 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Cantu and Manuel Cantu, Jr., her sons, Angel Jones and Lawrence Vandall, as well as her grandsons, Nicholas Vandall and Corey Kennerk. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 24, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church-Hessen Cassel, located at 11337 Old US Hwy 27 South, Fort Wayne, with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the church. Additional visitation will take place Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery-Hessen Cassel. In honor of Manuela, memorial contributions may be made to Heart of Jesus Home for the Dying, online at heartofjesusfw.org, or by mail to P.O. Box 242, Leo, IN 46765. Donations may also be directed to A Mother's Hope, online at amothershopefw.org, or by mail to 5322 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. To share a remembrance of Manuela or to offer condolences, please visit DivineMercyFuneralHome.com Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Manuela Vandall, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.