Manuel Villalpando Sr.'s Obituary
Manuel Villalpando, Sr., age 64 of Chanute, KS, passed away on August 19, 2018 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS. He was born on January 26, 1954 in San Diego, CA the son of Manuel and Carlota (Sepulveda) Villalpando.
Manuel graduated from Chino High School in California. He was a hard worker and worked as a painter for Cobalt Boats in Neodesha, KS. Manuel loved cars and especially liked to spend his free time restoring his truck. He also enjoyed going to the lake with his kids and loved to spend time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
Manuel is survived by
Son:
Manuel J. Villalpando, Jr. of Chanute, KS
Daughter:
Carla (Villalpando) Santana and husband Jesus of Emporia, KS
Grandchildren:
Kylie Hennig and Jesse Santana
Brothers:
Irineo Sepulveda
Able Villalpando
Mario Villalpando
Carlos Villalpando
Sisters:
Alma Villalpando
Marie Franco
Manuel was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Luis Villalpando.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home Johnson Chapel at 101 N. Highland in Chanute, KS. Cremation has been requested after the visitation. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to the Castaways Animal Shelter and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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