Garfield Joseph Manchego

Garfield J. Manchego, 77. Garfield Joseph Manchego passed from this life into the arms of his Savior at 5:45 AM on Saturday, February 27, 2016 in the comforts of his home in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Garfield was born on October 12, 1938 in Gardner, Colorado to Tobias Manchego and Emerentiana (Mary) Espinoza. Tobias and Mary had several children; Dora, Arthur, Eursie, Mary, Edmund, Dardo, and Garfield. At a young age the family moved to the Littleton, Colorado area and this is where he met and married his wife, Geraldine Salazar. They spent decades living in Littleton, Colorado where he was employed as a Sheet metal worker and retired from Kloppenberg Company in September of 2003. They raised four kids; Theresa (Kirk) Knudsen, Elizabeth (Robert) Cordova, Randy (Melissa) Manchego, Garfield Manchego Jr. In 2012, Garfield and Geraldine moved to Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He loved to read the Bible, spend time with his kids and grandchildren. He also loved playing the piano, fishing, and making cream of wheat for anyone that was hungry. He loved his Denver Broncos. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; seven grandkids; Stephanie (David), Ashley (Roger), Lucas; Isaiah, Joshua, Whitney, and Shelton. Five great grandchildren; Tristen, David Jr, Peyton, Jonathan, and Lacey; and two siblings Mary and Edmund of Englewood, Colorado. There will be no visitation. Memorial Rosary will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, March 8th at Holy Name Catholic Church 3290 W. Milan Ave, Sheridan, CO. Mass will follow the Rosary. Previous Events Rosary MAR 8. 10:30 AM (MT) Holy Name Catholic Church 3290 W. Milan Ave Sheridan, CO Loading map