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From:
Kay Rogers
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017
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I was Manny’s (Sr. Office Coordinator her at Mission College 6 ½ years) Manny had a calmness and warmness about him that’s rare in people these days. I recall him always leaving me voicemails to post absence signs – which any faculty here would know about. When I found out about his condition and as we were talking I remember saying I’m going to be praying for you, and I shared at that moment a few encouraging words, and he smiled. Then I remembered catching him again in passing in the faculty parking lot and there was this light blue or turquoise colored old school car, and I was like nice car and he shared with me that he was into classic cars. He carried himself well and always the same. It was a pleasure to work with him and I’m glad I had the opportunity to know him more.
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From:
Richard Wilkerson
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Saturday, April 22, 2017
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I recall during a bar-b-que by the pool, Manny wanted to know, why did women buy green bananas at the supermarket, thinking they were fresher? We thought maybe too many Margaritas. Pat and Richard
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From:
Linda Reneau
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Friday, April 21, 2017
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Manny is clear in my mind though I met him in the 1980s at his home while visiting Linda. My husband and son and I visited two or three times during the years we lived in Glendale, CA. I remember Manny as a warm, caring person. He was a good host, relaxed and amiable. I remember eating paella with the family; a special dish Linda had cooked. I felt very happy and at home when visiting. Manny's big heart lit up the house in a quiet way, like background lighting that makes one feel comfortable. It is not everyone that leaves such a lasting impression from a few visits.
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