Pray for Manuel Atkinson

Manuel passed away on October 8, 2018 at the age of 75.

Manuel was born June 17, 1943 in Rio Hondo, Texas to the late Aniceto and Maria Cruz Atkinson. Manuel loved his family. He enjoyed going to the Richmond gun range shooting with his friends. He also had a passion for woodworking. Manuel will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Manuel is survived by his three daughters Christine (Jerry) Schalau, Laurie (Thom) Peplinski and Diana Thompson; loving wife of 47 years and dear friend for the last 7 years Lydia Atkinson; grandchildren Aaron Hodapp, Connor Hodapp, Raegan Schalau, Jarrett Volkenant, Avery Volkenant and Broghan Schalau; siblings Hector (Geralyn) of Texas and Guillermo (Sally) of Imlay City, MI. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and special friends. Manuel was preceded in death by his mother Maria Cruz Winkler, father Aniceto Atkinson and sister Marina Mauricio.

Memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 12 noon until the time of service at 2:30 p.m. at Tiffany-Young and Hauss Funeral Home, Modetz Chapel, 73919 S. Fulton St, Armada, MI.