Obituaries

Manuel Farias Bernal, 83 years, passed away on March 8th, 2016. He was born in Michoacán, Mexico and immigrated to the United States alone, at the age of 15. He was always so proud saying he learned the English language in 3 months, and shortly settled in the Tri-City area. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Catalina Flores Farias, who he married at the age of 23. Manuel is survived by his wife and children, Louis, Manuel, Irene, Carmen, Edward, Carlos and Estela. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren and will be heartfully missed.

Manuel enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing pool and socializing with his friends. If he hadn't seen you in a long time, upon leaving, he would always tell you, "write down the house number so you don't forget". He worked for Libby, McNeill & Libby Cannery and DelMonte Cannery where he taught himself how to weld, becoming certified and eventually becoming a cannery mechanic.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 16th, from 5:30- 8:30pm with a Memorial Vigil at 6:30pm at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, March 17th at 10:30am at St. Edward's Catholic Church, 5788 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560. Inurnment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward, CA.