Fred was born July 17, 1940 in Trinidad, Colorado to Eva Chavez and Ernest Abeyta, raised in Pueblo CO.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Eva Manzanares and step father Ralph Manzanares, brothers, Moses Martinez and Richard Manzanares.
He is survived by his wife Darlene Abeyta and his daughter Rhonda Abeyta (Aaron Wiggans) and Son Randy Abeyta (Tera) and grandchildren, Evan, Preston, Ashton and Rilynn; sisters, Lucy Aragon, Yolanda Donatto and Brother, Dave Manzanares (Kathy) and numerous nieces and nephews.
From humble beginnings, Fred was a successful business owner over the last 35 years. He retired from American Pawn after 23 years in 2016. Beyond his businesses Fred loved his family and being together was most important to him. Fred was a good man, he loved, advised and supported everyone. He was a man of few words and his generosity had no bounds. In turn he was respected and loved deeply by family and friends.
A memorial/celebration of life will be planned in Colorado at a time when family and friends can travel safely to attend the event.
Unforgettable in every way. And forever more, that’s how you’ll stay.
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