Manuel Nunez, Jr., Age 72 of Nordheim, TX passed away on February 21, 2023 in Victoria, TX.  Manuel was born on May 10, 1950 in Kenedy, TX to the late Manuel, Sr. and Olivia Farias Nunez.  Manuel married Adelia Garcia Nunez on Oct. 20, 1970 in Nordheim, was a loader operator for Brannon Paving Company before retirement to enjoy his grandchildren and living life to his fullest and was of the Catholic Faith.

Manuel is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel, Sr. and Olivia Farias Nunez; sisters, Flora Segura, Susana Salinas, and Rosa Salinas.

Manuel is survived by his loving wife Adelia Garcia Nunez of Nordheim; children, Cynthia Perez and husband Andrew of Victoria; son, Johnny Nunez of Nordheim; sisters, Maria Nunez of Kenedy, Manuela Herrera of Runge; brother, Joe Nunez of Kenedy; grandchildren Isaac Perez and Jason Perez of Victoria and many dear family members and friends.

A Holy Rosary will recited Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated March 1, 2023 at 10:00 A.M at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Ploch officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Isaac Perez, Jason Perez, Danny Segura, Oscar Segura, Jr., Michael Byler, and Mario Rodriguez.