April 18, 2024

Manuel “Manny” Riojas

Manuel “Manny” Riojas
Age: 47
Died: Tuesday, October 6 in Wichita, Kansas
Born: October 16, 1967 in Lubbock, Texas
Parents: Pete and Mary (Calderon) Riojas

Manuel was born in Lubbock, Texas and moved to Garden City with his family when he was ten. He attended Garden City schools and graduated from Lakin High School. Most recently he resided in Wichita. He was a talented bricklayer and cement craftsman, having worked construction most of his life. Growing up he excelled in wrestling, basketball and football. Hobbies included, watching football, listening to The Eagles, reading western novels, and playing the guitar. He loved his family.

He was preceded in death by: His father-Pete Riojas Sr. and two siblings-Dora Ann Riojas & Joey Riojas.

Survivors:  
Daughter: Chrystyn Gunter Houston, Texas
Mother Mary Riojas Garden City, Kansas
Companion: Gale Cram Wichita, Kansas
Siblings: MaryJane Hankinson Billings, Montana
Johnny R. Riojas Garden City, Kansas
Pete Riojas, Jr. Garden City, Kansas
Frank Riojas Garden City, Kansas
Norma Martinez Garden City, Kansas
Julie Urias Odessa, Texas
Sandra Rincones Garden City, Kansas
Mark A. Riojas Garden City, Kansas
Adrian L. Riojas Billings, Montana
Andres Riojas Garden City, Kansas
2 Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Visitation and Vigil: 6:00-9:00 PM Friday October 9, 2015 &
1:00 to Service Time Saturday October 10, 2015 
Place: Primera Iglesia Bautista Del Sur 1107 Olive, Garden City, Kansas
Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Saturday October 10, 2015
Place: Primera Iglesia Bautista Del Sur 1107 Olive, Garden City, Kansas
Officiating: Pastor Enrique Arriaga
Memorials: Manuel Riojas Memorial Fund
In Care of Garnand Funeral Home

Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com