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Jim Manchego, Jr, 78, died Monday, October 29, 2012 at home. Born in Saguache, Colorado November 12, 1933 to Jim Manchego, Sr. and Juanita Lovato. He was married in 1952 to Marie Maestas. Mr. Manchego was also retired from the Colorado Springs Gas Department. He is survived by his wife, Marie; two sons, Tim (Maria) Manchego, Dominic Manchego; 4 daughters, Kim Adams, Myra (Michael) Zapata, Tammy (Joel) Leyba and Nancy Manchego; 3 sisters, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Linda Tafoya and Mae (Richard) Martinez, all of Colorado Springs; and one brother, Leroy Manchego of Tyler, Texas; 15 grandkids, 18 great-grandkids and 5 great-great-grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, a brother, a son and his granddaughter. Private services are planned. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Nancy's Lions Den, 2815 E. Platte Ave, from 2:00pm to 7:00pm.

Published by The Gazette on Nov. 2, 2012.
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To My Father:
My heart hurts every day now that you are gone. I miss you more and more every day and I want you to know that I will never forget all the things you ever taught me and showed me. You were the best dad any girl could ask for and the best Grandpa to my kids, they loved you like a "Dad" instead of a Grandpa. I will cherish the memories of all the times we had with you. Thank you for all that you did for me. I know that you were tired of being sick and God saw that and took you home and now you are my Guardian Angel watching over all of us from heaven. We will miss you always but know that you will always remain in our hearts. Te Quiero Dad, Con Todo Mi Corazon Siempre!!!

Nancy Manchego

November 16, 2012

So sorry for your loss, may God comfort you all! Prayers your way!

November 8, 2012

Joel and Tammy I send my deepest condolences. Nancy and Dominick as well. Losing my mom was awful so I understand you pain. My prayers are with the whole Manchego family.. GOD bless you all

Evette Rascon

November 7, 2012

Sending my condolences to Marie and daughters. My prayers are with u during this difficult time.

Margie Valencia

November 7, 2012

Dominic my prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.If you need anything please let me know, I am here for you. Love you
Mom Margie

Margie Valencia

November 7, 2012

You will be missed Mr. Manchego, your friendship to our family was priceless and will never be forgotten. Much prayers to the manchego family....Robert Espinosa and family.

Robert Espinosa

November 7, 2012

Tammy,Jessica and Eli, my most sincere condolences on the passing of your father, grandfather. Keeping you and the rest of the family in my prayers.

Viola Gobea-Saenz

November 5, 2012

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing.I just saw him a month ago,so this is very saddening.

Rick Thurston

November 5, 2012

To all of Jim's family, Marie and children: Jim will be missed, he was a part of my life for many years, he was a wonderful man and I am sure he made a big impact on many people's lives. God Bless you all!

Naomi (Jeannie) Gadson

November 5, 2012

To all the Manchego family. Prayers of comfort and healing coming your way.

Jona Peterson-DeLeon

November 4, 2012

Our sincere and heartfelt condolences from our famila to yours. May the Lord embrace you with His Love and comfort you now and forevermore. Love - Fred, Louise y familia DeHerrera

Fred Deherrera

November 4, 2012

You will be missed my friend, thank you for all those good years of laughter while working together.

Robert Galvan

November 4, 2012

Marie and family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cousin Jim was a wonderful man and the love he had for his family speaks volumes about the type of man he was. He will be truly missed. Respectfully...Cousin Anna Lovato Worthington - Salt Lake City, Utah

November 4, 2012

Nancy, Dominic and all of your family - I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Debbie Wince

November 3, 2012

Im am sorry to hear about the loss of my friend and co-worker. May god bless all of the family in their loss.

Rick Romero

November 2, 2012

You will be missed. Our thoughts n prayers are with all of you.

~your cuz~ JOJO

JOLENE FERNANDEZ

November 2, 2012

Sorry for your loss Aunt Marie..and for the rest of the families loss too. I am sending my love to EVERYONE. I love each and everyone of my cousins and will miss my Uncle Jim Jr.

SHARELL FERNANDEZ...XOxoXOxoXOxoXO

November 2, 2012

Pampo I am going to miss you so much! I will cherish the memories forever! Please give my Auntie Rachel a hug and kiss for me. I love you so much!
Love
Leanna

Leanna

November 2, 2012

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Manchego family. We are so sorry to hear about your lose of a husband, father ,grandpa, great grandpa, great great grandpa.

Mike & Shirley Hernandez

November 2, 2012

Dominic and family, Our deepest sorrows are with you for the loss of your father.
Rickie, Kathy and Rusheal Garcia

November 2, 2012

Nancy & Dominic I am so sorry about your loss. May God Bless your family. Your family is in my prayers.

Gina Escobar-DeGraffe

November 2, 2012

Dominic - I am so sorry to hear about your dad. May he rest in peace and you find blessings in our Lord and Savior.
Jeannine Cone

Jeannine Cone

November 2, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with the Manchego family and my dear Aunt Tammy, Gpa Manchego was a well loved and a close family member of the Leyba-Sandoval family. May God keep him for he's with our Ray Ray now. God Bless

Catrina Sandoval

November 2, 2012

Dominic & Nancy - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Lisa Barela

Lisa Barela

November 2, 2012

My heart goes out to you all! You have an angel watching over you now! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Walker

November 2, 2012

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