Manuel Grajeda

Manuel Grajeda, beloved father and grandfather left the physical world to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Hanford at the age of 69. Manuel was born on June 9th, 1955, in Jalisco, Mexico to Sebastian and Catalina Grajeda and was the second of nine siblings. From a young age, Manuel was a hardworking man. He lost his father early in life and he worked to help his mother with living expenses. Manuel immigrated to the United States at the age of 18. He found himself in the town of Huron, where he met and married Amalia Soto. They were married for 25 years and had four children. Manuel was a skilled mechanic. He worked at Vasto Valle Farms as an Ag Mechanic for approximately 35 years and at Antonini Freight Express for a few years until retiring at the age of 61. Manuel was a very lively individual and enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved the outdoors and traveling to his native hometown of Etzatlan, Jalisco, the mountains, and the coast. Manuel enjoyed watching sports, but his favorite sport by far was baseball. Manuel had a knack for gardening, and he could make any flower bloom and garden thrive. Manuel enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Wherever Manuel went, he always made himself a home. For those who knew Manuel, knew that he especially appreciated a good plate of food. He loved to eat. Manuel is survived by his four children, Rodolfo Grajeda, Sujeily Reyes, Manuel Jr. Grajeda, Johanna Moran, and seven beautiful grandchildren. He also leaves behind a sister, Maggie Grajeda, two brothers, Eddie and Ruben Grajeda, and many nieces and nephews. Manuel was a kind man and a good friend to many. He will be missed by all who knew him

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