Honoring the Light of Manuel Mendoza

On 9/25/24 our eldest son Manuel Mendoza was taken from this world too soon in a tragic car accident. It is with the heaviest heart I write this…. Our family has lost a piece of our soul. Many of our family and friends knew him as Manny, Lil Manny, Big Papi Manny, Thotho, and our 1st papito at the young age of 20yrs old. No words can express the void this unexpected tragedy has left in our lives. Manuel leaves behind his Father Manuel, Mother Stefanie, Sister Amaiya, Brother Josiah, Sister Celine, Brother Ace, Brother Koa and sister Gia. Manuel had the biggest heart, the most infectious laugh, he was the life of our home- of the parties- and he cared for his family and friends whole heartedly and deeply. To all who knew Manny and loved him thank you from the bottom of my heart. His passing was sudden and tragic. We didn’t have the opportunity to say goodbye. We are asking help to lay our sweet boy to rest the way he deserves. He did not deserve to lose his life this way. My heart is broken and we send our love and sympathy to all those who are grieving with us at this difficult time. Anything will help. God bless you all!

Stefanie Duran