Manuel proudly served his Country in the United States Army for 24 years. He was a Vietnam Veteran.
Manuel also retired 25 years from the US Postal Service in Denver, Colorado.
He was a parishioner of St. Cajetan's Catholic Church. His faith and love of God was present throughout his life.
Manuel's love of life was evident in everything he did. He enjoyed fly fishing with his fishing buddies, gardening, taking trips to the mountains and exploring all its beauty. He loved working with wood in his shop, making toys for his grandchildren, nieces and nephews and walking sticks for the church in San Luis Valley, among other things. Spending time with his family and friends was something he truly cherished most of all and creating memories of a lifetime. He had a willingness to help anyone in need without hesitation, knowing he made a difference in their life. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his mother Jane Jurado and father Lou Jurado.
He is survived by his loving wife Starla Jurado; daughters Diana Villa (Ray) of Lulling, TX and Ruth Ocon-Neri (Vicente) of Denver, CO; grandchildren Angelique Ocon, Ricardo Ocon, Oscar Villa and Carlos Villa; siblings Ed Jurado (Patricia) of Paola, KS, Jose Villela of Victorville, CA, Refugio Villela (Maria) of Los Angeles, CA, Becky Taylor (Gary) of Paola, KS, Socorro Villela Martinez (Joaquin) of El Paso, TX, Domitila Villela Saenz of El Paso, TX and Felipa Villela Torres (Alberto) of Ensenada, Mexico.
Rest in peace my loving husband, I will always love you.
A visitation for Manuel will be held Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM with a rosary service to start at 6:30 PM at Olinger Crown Hill, Chapel of Peace. A funeral service will occur Friday, December 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Cajetan Catholic Church, 299 S. Raleigh St., Denver, CO 80219 with a committal to follow at 1:30 PM at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver, CO 80236.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CrownHillFuneral.com for the Jurado family.
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