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Manuel Neves Obituary
Manuel DaLomba Neves II was born on April 25, 1937, in Peace Dale, R.I., the son of Samuel Rodman and Bertha Elizabeth (Rhodes) Neves. He passed away on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010 at his Cortez residence at the age of 73.
On April 29, 1961, Manny married Deanna Marie LeClair in San Francisco, Calif. Manny served his country with the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. He was a proud member of the Ute Mountain American Legion Post 75. Manny was a family man at heart; he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. An avid sports fan, Manny was awarded a letter for cheerleading from Montezuma Cortez High School in 1989. To date, Manny is the only parent to ever receive this prestigious award. Manny was an encouraging, positive man; he had kind words and a warm smile for everyone he met. In his free time, Manny enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving Manny are his wife of 49 years, Deanna "Dee" Neves of Cortez; and his children, Alexcia "Lexi" Hill and husband Tony of Cortez, Keith Neves and wife Chana of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Canonchet "Notch" Neves and wife Vanessa of Albuquerque, N.M., and Manuel "Manny" Neves III and wife Deanna L. of Cortez. Manny also leaves behind 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Samuel R. Neves of Spokane, Wash., Ronald N. Lickers of San Francisco, Calif., and Pamela E. Evanson of Spokane. Manny was preceded in death by his parents.
Arrangements were made through Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.
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