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Manuel

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Mesa

May 29, 1937 – January 10, 2026

Obituary

Manuel Mesa Carreón was born on May 29, 1937, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. He was one of five children of Hilaria Carreón and Luis Mesa. As a child, he was very playful. One of the sports he enjoyed most was soccer, and he played on a team; he also loved roosters. His favorite team was Chivas. He also enjoyed drawing.Manuel Mesa and Martina Villa were married and had 12 children: Francisco, Yolanda, Juana, Laura, Manuel, Verónica, Emilio, Sandra, Deyse, and Vanesa.
He worked for a time in construction in Guadalajara. He arrived in the United States in 1998, where he built a life for himself in Houston, surrounded by his family.
He greatly enjoyed family gatherings and was a very sociable person; he took joy in every family get-together. He was a very positive and strong individual and always placed his trust in God in every circumstance. A phrase he often said, "God has been good to me," is something his children deeply admire about him.


Manuel breathed his last on January 10, surrounded by his loved ones.

Manuel Mesa Carreón nació el 29 de mayo de 1937 en San Luis Potosí, México. Fue uno de los cinco hijos de Hilaria Carreón y Luis Mesa. De niño era muy juguetón. Uno de los deportes que más le gustaba era el fútbol (soccer) y jugaba en un equipo; también le encantaban los gallos. Su equipo favorito eran las Chivas. Además, le gustaba dibujar.Manuel Mesa y Martina Villa se casaron y tuvieron 12 hijos: Francisco, Yolanda, Juana, Laura, Manuel, Verónica, Emilio, Sandra, Deyse y Vanesa.
Trabajó un tiempo en Guadalajara en la construcción. Llegó a los Estados Unidos en el año 1998, donde construyó una vida para sí mismo en Houston, rodeado de su familia.
Le gustaban mucho las reuniones familiares y era una persona muy sociable; disfrutaba de cada convivencia que se hacía en familia. Era una persona muy positiva y fuerte, y siempre tenía confianza en Dios en cualquier circunstancia. Una frase que solía decir, "Dios ha sido bueno conmigo", es algo que sus hijos admiran profundamente de él.


Manuel exhaló su último aliento el 10 de enero, rodeado de sus seres queridos.

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Integrity at Forest Lawn Cemetery

8601 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, TX 77075

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