Theodore "Ted" Manzano

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - With great sorrow, the sister and brothers of Mr. Theodore "Ted" Manzano announce the passing of their brother, Ted. Mr. Manzano, 59, was born August 10, 1959 in Brownsville, Texas. He died at his residence in Austin, Texas on May 02, 2019 of natural causes.

He was a devout Catholic having been guided by his mother. Our brother can only be described as a kind soul. He was patient; tolerant; a servant to humanity; a true gentleman. Ted was very intelligent. He excelled in mathematics and finance.

As a youth, Ted was a Cub Scout while attending Ebony Heights Elementary. He was a baseball pitcher for the West Brownsville Little League team, Pan American Bank.

He was a member of the Brownsville Boys' Choir formed in 1965 under the direction of Mr. R. Buchanan. In 1973 at Stell Junior High and once again under the direction of Mr. Buchanan, Ted was one of seven chosen from public and private schools to provide vocal accompaniment for the world famous "Carpenters."

Ted was on the James Pace High School Tennis Team. Life-long friendships were made from both the Pace High School and Hanna High School tennis teams. He went on to attend the University of Texas at Austin. As an avid Longhorn basketball and football fan, he attended games with hometown friends whom also lived in Austin. Guys, he loved every minute of being with you and loved you so much.

Ted was a home loan mortgage processor for D. R. Horton Homebuilders in Austin. He was the man with the answers. With his recommendations, he guided his team and other co-workers towards successful resolutions. There, too, he made good friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mariano and Maria C. M. Manzano; and grandparents, Eduardo and Julia R. Manzano and Juan D. and Paula G. Munoz.

He is survived by his sister, Mary Jane Manzano; brothers, Mariano (Yvonne) Manzano, Jr. of Edinburg, and Daniel O. Manzano of Austin; step-sister, Lorraine Castro; nephews, Mariano Manzano III, Adam Manzano of Edinburg; and great-niece, Meadow Manzano.

A visitation will be held at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 1914 Barnard Road, Brownsville, Texas 78520 on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 12:00 P.M. A recitation of the Holy Rosary is to follow at 1:00 P.M. and a Memorial Mass will commence thereafter beginning at 2:00 P.M. A reception within the Parish Hall will take place after the mass has concluded.

Inurnment services will be held within the Buena Vista Burial Park Mausoleum at 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 17, 2019.

In lieu of floral arrangements, memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. Mary, Mother of the Church.

Visitation

Visiting Hour

St. Mary, Mother of the Church
1914 Barnard Road
Brownsville, TX  78520
Thursday, May 16, 2019
12:00pm

Recitation of the Holy Rosary

St. Mary, Mother of the Church
1914 Barnard Road
Brownsville, TX  78520
Thursday, May 16, 2019
1:00 P.M.

Service

Memorial Mass

St. Mary, Mother of the Church
1914 Barnard Road
Brownsville, TX  78520
Thursday, May 16, 2019
2:00 P.M.

Inurnment

Buena Vista Burial Park Mausoleum
5 McDavitt Boulevard
Brownsville, TX  78521
Friday, May 17, 2019
10:00 A.M.

Cemetery

Buena Vista Burial Park Mausoleum
5 McDavitt Boulevard
Brownsville, TX  78521

Memorial Contributions

St. Mary, Mother of the Church
1914 Barnard Road
Brownsville, TX  78520