Manuel Valverde age 97 passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Manuel was born November 15, 1911 in Texas. He was a very hard working person who was very friendly and would do anything for others. He was very healthy for all of his life and as he became older and his choices were limited, he lost the will to live. He had been a Cedar Springs resident for over 30 years. Surviving are his children, Minnie Castillos, Santos Balberde, Manuel Valverde; 13 grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. At this time no services will be held.
Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs,  www.blisswitterspike.com