Herman Manzanares

Herman D. Manzanares, 59, a resident of El Rito, went to his rest on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Herman was proceeded in death by his parents, Gavino and Maria Manzanares, father in law Roberto Ortiz, brothers Antonio, Bernie and twin brother Leonard Manzanares, brother in laws Salvano Martinez and Andrew Ortiz, and sister in law Diane Ortiz. Herman is survived by his loving wife Rita Manzanares, Vickie Martinez, and brother Sam Sisneros, mother in law Jennie Ortiz, nephews Junior Martinez(Cynthia), Timo Martinez(Norma) Martinez, nieces Angelica Lopez(Cornelio) and Mallory Manzanares, brothers in law sand sisters in law Ronnie Ortiz, Edwin Ortiz (Heidy), Roberta Ortiz-Webber(Bill), Elaine “Peaches” Valerio(Earl), Elizabeth “BD” Ortiz (Orlando), Chris Ortiz(Michelle), Charlie Ortiz, Susana Ortiz and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and many relatives and friends. Special friend Johnny Ortiz.

Serving as Pallbearers Chris Ortiz, Joshua Ortiz, Junior Martinez, Timo Martinez, Diego Martinez, Silvano Martinez lll, Steven Garcia and Leonardo Lopez. Honorary Pallbearers are all his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Herman worked for 28 years as a security guard, grounds keeper and custodian Northern New Mexico College. He loved going to the mountains for wood with his brothers. He looked forward to family dinners every t Sunday of the month. He used to say moms’ beans were the greatest.

Visitation will be at Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola on Monday September 19th, 2022 from 10AM-12PM, Burial to follow in El Rito at the Placitas Cemetery. 

The Manzanares family has entrusted the care of their beloved Herman to Rivera Family Funeral’s & Cremations of Espanola, New Mexico.