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MIERA, MANUEL GUADALUPE "MANNY" Passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. A Life long NM native, Manuel was born in Algodones, NM December 12, 1926. Born to Federico and Mariana Miera. Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Kate on June 5th, 2011, his son Patrick, grandsons Robbie and Diego, brothers Del and Henry Miera, sisters, Amalia Apodaca and Emma Corella. Manuel is survived by his children Rick (Diane) Wilbert, Rita Sena (David), Yolanda, Kenny (Mary Jane) Robert (Jessica), Velda Romero (Ralph); his brothers Ruben Miera and Clyde Miera (Lorraine); sister-in-law Annie Miera; sixteen grandchildren; seventeen great -grandchildren; one great-great- grandson; and many special nieces and nephews who he dearly loved. After returning from WWII, he married his beloved Kate; they were married 64 years. He was reunited with the love of his life on Kate's birthday, June 25th. Our dad was loving, caring and a hardworking role model for his children, grandchildren, and all who knew him. He found great joy in cooking for his family and friends. His quick wit and unleashed sense of humor remained with him even into his last hours. Manuel dedicated 34 years as a coach/officer for Santa Fe baseball Babe Ruth and Little Leagues. As a young soldier he ran up the Army's chain of command and gained permission to recruit players from all races to play together and formed the Island's first interracial baseball team. He was an avid sports fan attending all high school athletic events throughout NM while also being a faithful fan of his children's and grandchildren's sporting events. Rosary will be recited June 28th, Friday 7:00 PM at St. Anne's Parish. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday 10:00 AM at St. Anne's Parish, burial to follow in Algodones, NM. Reception held at St. Anne's Parish Hall following burial. Serving as pallbearers are his sons Rick, Wilbert, Robert, Kenny. Also serving are Bob Miera and Rick Gutierrez. Honorary Pallbearers are his Grandchildren, and faithful Sons-in-Law David Sena, Ralph Romero also Annie Miera, Lourdes Sena, Donald Serrano and Buddy Rosacker.
        Published on: Thu June 27, 2013