Manuel Guevara, a lifelong resident of Karnes County, Texas, entered eternal rest, Monday, May 27, 2013, in the Bluebonnet Nursing Home in Karnes City, Texas.

Manuel was born March 2, 1940 in Helena, Texas the son of Jose M. Guevara and Gabriela Recio Guevara. In October 2004, Manuel married Hien Tran in Kenedy, Texas. Manuel worked for many years at B&B Grocery Store and was a member of the Elim Pentecostal Church in Karnes City, Texas.

Manuel is survived by his wife, Hien Tran Guevara of Kenedy; his sisters, Carmelita Guevara of Kenedy and Alicia Munoz of Temple and his nephew, Billy Guevara and wife Hope of Beeville. Mr. Guevara is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Maria Josephina Guevara and his brothers, Bruno and Ramon Guevara.

Visitation will be held, Wednesday, May 29, 2013 and a prayer service will be held Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held, 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Eckols Chapel with Dr. Honorio Velázquez officiating. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Kenedy, Texas.