Manuel V. Baltazar, 72, was raised in Gilroy, CA and resided in San Jose, CA.  He passed away peacefully on April 28, 2014.  He was born in Powell, Wyoming on August 1, 1941 and is survived by ex-wife and friend, Esther Barrientos, beloved daughters, Yvonne and Yvette, and grandson, Robert.  Also, his beloved siblings, Peter, Joe, Paul, Polly, Yolanda, Esther and Rosemary.  He is now joined in heaven with parents, Leopoldo and Consuelo and siblings, Roy and Donna.  He will be remembered as an amazing and loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother, son and friend.

Manuel had a heart of gold and a generous spirit.

He will be greatly missed.

Services will be held at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 Fourth St., Gilroy, 95020, on Monday, May 5 at 11:00 am.

You're welcome to send flowers or a donation can be made to HOPE Services (www.hopeservices.org) in Manuel Baltazar's name.