Manuel “Manny” Bustillo - dedicated husband, father of two, and friend of many - passed away on July 8, 2022 at the age of 62 in Malakoff, Texas.

Manuel was born to Ramon and Maria Bustillo in Havana, Cuba and immigrated and settled in Lake Charles, LA at a young age. He graduated from St. Louis High School in Lake Charles before attending the University of Houston where he studied Electrical Engineering and later moved to Fort Worth to work for Lockheed Martin. Shortly after starting his career, he met the love of his life, Constance “Connie” Ann Bustillo, née Bachmeyer, and they spent 30 years working together as they built their family. Married in 1989, Connie and Manuel welcomed two sons together, Marshall in 1992 and Mitchell in 1995.

Through the years, Manuel enjoyed fishing with his brother and sons, cooking for his family, and making friends wherever he went. Manuel was a stranger to no one and found great purpose sharing in the successes, joys, and challenges of those around him. Manuel was authentically and wholeheartedly there for those in his life.

After retiring from Lockheed Martin, Manuel pursued a quieter life closer to nature with a property on Cedar Creek Lake in Malakoff, TX where he and Connie enjoyed most weekends. At the lake, he could be found tending to the garden or out fishing, probably on the phone with a friend while doing so.

Manuel was preceded in death by his parents Ramon and Maria, as well as his brother, Ramon “Monchi”. He is survived by his wife, Connie, their children Marshall & fiancée Blair Bost in Minneapolis and Mitchell & fiancée Sarah Gouveia in New York, his brother Rafael “Ray” and wife Wendi in Lake Charles, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In his memory, donations can be made to his memorial fund, which will support the American Heart Association and Catholic Charities.

Memorial services will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (8227 CR205, Plantersville, TX 77363). There will be a visitation held on Thursday, July 14 from 5:00 - 7:00pm followed by a Rosary at 7:00pm. The funeral will be Friday, July 15 at 2:00pm followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery and a luncheon in the Parish Hall.

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