Tito (Titus) Manzanares passed away at Age 77, on Friday, April 14, 2017 in Cedar Crest, New Mexico. He was born in Abiquiu, New Mexico, on December 10, 1939, to Jose Alejandro Manzanares and Maria Trinidad Albina Trejo. He is preceded in death by; his parents; Brothers Enedino and Daniel Manzanares, Nephews; Lazaro Vigil and Alejandro Manzanares. He is survived by his wife; Regina (Regi) Manzanares; daughter; Maggie Ruybal and Husband Matthew, Brothers, Bernardino, Joseph, Patrick, Sister; Mary and husband Abel Vigil, from Peyton, Co, Peggy Vigil from Firestone Co., grandchildren; Emily Manzanares, Dylan Carlos Ruybal and one cat Sarafina. Many nieces, grand nieces, nephews and grand nephews.
Tito attended Espanola High School and graduated in 1960. He then enlisted in the US Air Force in 1961. He served in the Vietnam War with a Rank of E-4. His accomplishments; small arms expert, marksmanship ribbon, AF good conduct medal. He concluded services in 1965 and in the same year married Regina (Regi) Tenorio. They were wed on November 27th of 1965 in Espanola, New Mexico. They were married for 51 years. He worked for Continental Air Lines as an A/C Mechanic for 20 years and was Self employed and sole owner of Amigo One Inc, utility and excavating company for 34 years. He was a born again Christian for 27 years. First and foremost his daily duties was to share with other about Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. His hobbies were boating and fishing and enjoyed camping to enjoy God's creation. He was a member of Vista Grande Church in Sandia Park, New Mexico and was a church trustee.
Service will be held on, Saturday, May 13, 2017, at 1st Baptist Tijeras, in Tijeras NM at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Tito 's honor to NM Cancer CTR, 4901 Lang Ave, NE Albuquerque, NM, 87109, 505-242-8171 or call the center for the next painting auction.
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