Manuel Isquierdo
June 17, 1926 - September 23, 2015
Obituary
Isquierdo, Manuel of Saginaw, Michigan, My beloved husband, our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was 89 years old. Manuel Isquierdo was born on June 17, 1926 in Flint, Michigan to the late step father, Luiz and Dolores (Aguirre) Zamudio. He married his beloved wife, Christine C. (Decker) Lown on November 24, 1983 at the Chapel of the Fountain in Las Vegas, Nevada; she survives him. Manuel proudly served his country in the United States Army attaining the rank of Corporal. He received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon w/1Bronze Battle Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal Japan. He was employed at General Motors Grey Iron for 45 years. He served as the Vice President for U.A.W. Local 668, retiring from General Motors as a supervisor in 1987. Manuel was a hard worker and took pride in receiving numerous perfect attendance certificates over the years at General Motors. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he was very active with their fundraising ministry during the early years of raising the family. He enjoyed cooking for his family, playing Euchre, going to the casino, and traveling especially to visit family in Louisiana. Above all, Manuel loved and cherished spending time with his family and friends. Surviving are his wife, Christine C. Isquierdo of Saginaw; Manuel's two daughters and three sons: Diane (John) Mulvaney of Midland, Manuel (Edith) Isquierdo of Arizona, Ed Isquierdo of Reese, Chris Isquierdo of Saginaw, and Delphine Marie (Rick) Coules of Fraser; 22 grandchildren & 22 great-grandchildren: John Brian (Olga) Caroline, Renee Mulvaney; Matt (Christine) Derek, Dylan, & Veronica Mulvaney, Elizabeth (Clint) Tyler Garcia: Christian (Heather-Wray) Chay, Ani Terese: Michael, Hannah, Samantha and Robert Isquierdo; Bridget (Todd) Grace & Ella Smith; Tina (Vic) Claire & Faith Breinager; Casie (Brent) Alyssa & Dahlia Pickle; Kelly, Sarah, Isaiah and Israel Isquierdo-Noah, Brandy Kenyon, Jazlina, Savonm & Valencia ; Jaclyn (Travis) Elicia, Emilano, Enrique & Ezekiel Allor, Erik (Sandee) Isabella, Cecilia & Elijia Coules; Carolyn (Nathan) Mikula; Kristyn (Michael) Thaddeus & Benjamin Schmitz, Lauryn and Trevor Coules; He also leaves behind three step-children: Michelle (Michael) Garvey of Bridgeport, Kenneth (Jodie) Lown of Louisana, and Donald (Tony) Lown of Saginaw; Six step-grandchildren & six-step great grandchildren: Sara (Justin) Michael & Justin Miller; Stacy (Jacob) Kaytlyn (Reyelts) Jacob & Emily Bain; Elizabeth Lown and Lindzie (Daniel) Hale & Lillian; & Mackenzie & Greyson Burkacki. Left to cherish his memory are two sisters and one brother: Christine (Zamudio) Rico, Carlos Zamudio, & Dolores (Zamudio) Brault, & many nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, five brothers and one great granddaughter: Guadalupe Castanon, Maria Martinez, Jesse Isquierdo, Joe Isquierdo, Alfonso Zamudio, Mike Zamudio, Luis Zamudio, Jr., Rachel Medina, and baby Jaime Mikula. FUNERAL: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 910 N. 6th Ave. Rev. Fr. Francis Voris, OFMCap will officiate, along with Rev. Joseph Schabel concelebrating. Rite of Committal will take place on Thursday, October 1, 2015 promptly at 12:45 p.m. at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd, Holly, Michigan 48442. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (Off State) on Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Vigil Service beginning with the Rosary will take place at 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening. Manuel will lie in state at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Christine C. Isquierdo or Damas of Joseph Catholic Church, or Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe - M.A.C. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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Catherine Forrest
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Ed Isquierdo,
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your father.
May you and all your family find grace in the love and strength he gave all of you.
Cathy and Bryan Forrest
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Herb & Dorothy Bemis
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John, Diane and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was very special and we were honored to meet him. We send our condolences, prayers and hugs to you. Love you, dear friends. Herb & Dorothy
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Trevor Coules
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My Grandpa Manuel, my friend, my confidant, my role model, my hero.
Grandpa was born June 17th 1926 and came to the United States of America from Mexico when he was a child. The road was not easy one, and the burden was not light. Being an immigrant at the time was not easy in those days. He enlisted in the army during World War Two where he traveled to California for his training and then soon after was shipped off to Japan. In Japan he was a scout who was sent ahead of the troops because of where he was from. He didn't cry about it he just got out there and did his duty. He was shot twice, stabbed with a bayonet. But that didn't stop him; he just got his stitches and was right back on the field. He earned two purple hearts and a bronze star for his bravery. The amazing thing is that he never bragged about it because he was that kind of man. A man of humility, a man of integrity. After the war he came home to Michigan and worked at the GM plant for 40 years moving all the way up to foreman. He walked 8 miles there and back every day. He worked hard in everything he did from keeping up the house, to protecting it. He knew that not all men were morally equal, but he always stood up for what was right. He was not perfect but he did more than his fair share. He prayed his rosary daily and stayed involved in his family's life. Family was always on his mind. He had such a good memory too, he didn't forget his extended family's birthdays and even just weeks ago he remembered his Army ID number. He taught me that no matter what, family comes first, something my family takes very seriously. The Coules kids live within 10 minutes of each other. We constantly stay involved in each other's lives. We thank Grandpa for that life lesson. He also taught me to never quit no matter what, something that has helped me so much in my life. Over this summer I was blessed to spend so much time with him. We got to talk for hours. Our lengthy conversations covered all aspects of life, from politics to sports to religion. We could talk for hours. Those cherished moments will never be forgotten. Thank you Grandpa for being there for us no matter what and teaching us so much from the way you lived your life. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Timothy 4:7 "His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master." Mathew 25:23 We lost a loved one but we gained a friend in an angle. Now I picture him holding his great grandbaby Jamie Anne in Heaven and greeting all of his family members who had gone before him. We will miss you, we love you, and your memories will never fade from us. We say farewell to a loving son, brother, father, Grandfather, Great grandfather, uncle, Godfather, Husband, and friend. Rest in peace with our Lord, until we meet again. We love you Grandpa.
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judy
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Diane, John and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Diane my heart goes out to you and I know the pain that your are going through at this devastating an sad time in your life. Please know that you have a lot of friends that will help you anyway that we can and please don't hesitate to ask us.
Hugs to you. Love you
Softy and JohnnyMc
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Casie Pickle
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This is beautiful Trevor and very well said. xoxo Grandpa would be proud.
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Mike marker
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Sorry for your loss. I recognized your dad's name on TV5. Lefty and I served in the National guard back in the 70's. Praying for you and your family.
Mike Marker