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Obituary

Manuel Marks Souza, Jr., affectionately known as “Jr. (Junior)” or “J.R.” to his family and friends, passed away on January 12, 2024, in his hometown of Merced, California. He was born on July 11, 1950, to Manuel and Dolores Marks Souza, Sr. in Merced, California.

Manuel Jr. was the third of four children born to Manuel and Dolores, with two older brothers, Richard and Harold, and one younger sister, Jeannette. He was raised on his …

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I'm beyond devastated 💔 I had just spoke to him, been calling. He was my friend and was always  rooting for me and me f…
I'm beyond devastated 💔 I had just spoke to him, been calling. He was my friend and was always  roo…
I'm beyond devastated 💔 I had just spoke to him, been calling. H…

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What were Manuel's favorite games to play?
Cards
Cards
Cards
What were Manuel's favorite drinks?
Coffee, Vitiman water
Coffee, Vitiman water
Coffee, Vitiman water
What were Manuel's favorite vacation spots?
Any spot that's over the hill is what he always told me.
Any spot that's over the hill is what he always told me.
Any spot that's over the hill is what he always told me.
What were Manuel's favorite ways to spend free time?
With friends and family watching football, or grabbing a bite to eat.
With friends and family watching football, or grabbing a bite to eat.
With friends and family watching football, or grabbing a bite to eat.

Timeline

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Born

July 11th, 1950
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Had a child, Zebulon Souza

June 9th, 1981
Reno, NV
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Passed away

January 12th, 2024
Merced, CA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

1490 B Street, Merced, CA, USA

Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home
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Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home

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