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Maria Manzanares Obituary

Colorado Springs-Former San Luis resident, Cleo Manzanares, 69, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012 at the Penrose Main Medical Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Cleo was born February 8, 1943 the daughter of Isabelle Romero and Eloy Valdez in San Luis, Colorado. Cleo married Samuel Manzaneras on October 11, 1964 in San Luis. Cleo enjoyed cooking, gardening, being outdoors and going to Bingo. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with her loving family and friends. Survivors include her loving husband Samuel Manzanares; her daughter, Tammy Manzanares; Ervin (Patricia Sanchez) Manzanares, all of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two sisters Ida Martinez of Ogden, UT; Bertha Atencio of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two brothers, Rudy (Jane) Valdez of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Ernesto (Alice) Valdez of San Luis, Colorado; also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Cleo was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Joe Valdez, two sisters Patsy Rodriguez and Loyola Valdez. A Vigil Service with Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 7:00p at the Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church in San Luis, Colorado. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 29, 2012 at 10:00am at the Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Sangre de Cristo Cemetery in San Luis. Arrangements are in the care of Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa.

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 28, 2012.

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Jimmy Martinez

July 9, 2012

Well Aunt Cleo me and jen and marcella alexis and ashly solo harley and cooper mom and aunt rose had a sad but great time in San Luis we will never forget you snd the ones you left behind Uncle Sammy and Ervin and Tammy we will visit them all in Colorado more thanks for bringing us all together again....love you and miss you tell everyone up there we love and miss them....

Raymond Romero

July 4, 2012

Cleo,
I will always remember that while I stayed with our Grandma Begnina you and I were constant companions. Always finding ways to amuse ourselves and enjoy our grandmas love. Those were grand times that eventually as we grew older seemed to fade away though you did cross my mind as I traveled the world while in the Navy. I regret that we only saw each other occasionally later on in life. You will always remain with me in heart and mind.

Pattie Gonzalez

July 3, 2012

Cleo,
You have been such a blessing and a wonderful mother/aunt,especially to my bestest friend Donna. I will miss you. God bless Always.

Tim Romero

June 29, 2012

Our thoughts are with you during your time of loss. All of God's blessings to the entire family.

Becky Esquivel

June 28, 2012

May u rest in peace aunt cleo....

Michael Martinez

June 28, 2012

To my aunt Cleo, I will miss you sooo much I love you with all my heart.I will miss talking to you, you were so crazy you always knew how to make my day better when I was feeling down.I used to love going to Colorado to visit you and my Uncle Sam and my cousins Tammy and Ervin you guys always went out of your way to take me out on the town and show me a good time and would always cook me something special since I'm such a picky eater. You will be in my heart forever you were like a mom to me and a very special Lady. I know heaven is brighter today because you are there. May you rest in peace and tell everyone up there hi for me until we all meet again, you're loving nephew Michael

James(jimmy) Martinez

June 28, 2012

Aunt Cleo I Love you with all my heart thank you for riding me all the time about drinking. Just to let you know it worked love jimmy

Brianna Martinez

June 28, 2012

God added a beautiful angel on Monday, you will be missed Aunt Cleo. A very unexpected and heartbreaking departure. May you find happiness in your new surroundings. My heart goes out to Uncle Sam, Tammy, and Ervin. We love you all.

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