Manuel Sanchez Samaniego Jr.

Manuel was born on May 10, 1938 to Manuel Sr. and Francisca Samaniego. Papi worked as a mechanic, welder, cook, and owned his own small business for many, many years. He loved his family - his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren – and would give them his all. Papi also loved Westerns, gardening, and his Dr. Pepper. He was a very loving, happy man who was always kind and respectful to anyone he met.

Left to cherish Papi’s memory are his children, Lewis Samaniego and wife Maria of Robert Lee, TX, Leticia Samaniego Galindo of San Angelo, TX, Manuel Samaniego III and wife Judith of Eldorado, TX, and Rosalie Samaniego Carrillo and husband Jesse of San Angelo, TX. Papi also leaves behind his sisters, Maria Samaniego Juarez and husband Gilbert of San Angelo, TX, and Olivia Samaniego Gomez and husband Perfecto Jr.; grandchildren, Lewis, Julie, Edward, Gilbert, Eric, Connie, George, Jessica, L. J., Jeremiah, Emmanuel, and Kimberly; great-grandchildren, Edward, Tyrone, Phillip, Tyrese, Matthew, Mikah, Jayden, Elijah, Joshua, Amina, Karma, Ryland, Lester, Isaiah, Josiah, Mysael, Isabella, Nathan, Caleb, and Abigail; great-great-grandchildren, Ryland Jr., Ayla, Gabrielle, and Lorenzo; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Manuel is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; parents, Manuel and Francisca Samaniego; first wife, Maria Juarez Samaniego; and last love, Carmen Lopez. He is also preceded by his brother, Luis Samaniego; sister, Beatrice and husband Alfredo Lopez; sister, Amelia Mireles, sister, Cleofas and husband Ray Torres Sr., and nephew Ray Torres Jr.

A rosary for Manuel will be held at 6 PM on Tuesday December 26, 2023 at Johnson’s Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Belvedere Memorial Park.

Serving as pallbearers are Lewis Samaniego, Jr., Edward Samaniego, Edward Bermea, Lester Galindo, L. J. Galindo, Jeremiah Galindo, Joshua Galindo, and Tyrese Harrison. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The Samaniego Family would like to thank St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Carlos Carrillo and the Carrillo Family, the staff of Shannon Medical Center, and House of Jireh.

Papi left us after a long, grateful life. Let us celebrate all the wisdom and love he imparted on us throughout the years.