Francisco Manzanares

Francisco Gabriel Manzanares 

 07/17/1993-01/01/2025

Francisco Gabriel Manzanares, beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend was called to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 1, 2025. 

Francisco was 31 years old. Most knew him as Cisco. Cisco was born in Santa Fe, NM, and raised in Espanola NM. He spent a few years residing in Albuquerque, NM.

Cisco was a very friendly, outgoing and loving person who had a heart of gold, he loved to spend time with his family especially when there were family gatherings. Cisco loved to play with his Xbox. Although Cisco struggled with a lengthy illness, he was still a strong determined individual, he always had a smile from ear to ear.

He is survived by his 2 children Gabriel and Jordan Manzanares; mother Ileene Manzanares-Amparan; grandmother Gloria Lee; siblings Virgil Manzanares and companion Elissa Abeyta, Mario Manzanares and wife Contessa Manzanares, Liliarosa Amparan and companion Ulises Beltran; 6 nieces Monique and Marissa Manzanares, Emerald Manzanares, Jade Vigil, Anasztaizia Manzanares and Analeaszia Manzanares; 3 nephews Mateo Beltran, Nathaniel and Mario Jr. Manzanares; 1 great nephew Kenneth Duran; stepdad who loved him like a son Hiram Amparan; 2 very special uncles Alfred and Harvey Lee along with many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly. As well as special family friend Racheal Quintana.

He was preceded in death by his father Virgil Manzanares Sr; grandfather Alfred Lee Sr; grandmother Merlin Manzanares; grandfather Marion Manzanares; great-grandfather Juan Romero and Rosa Romero, and uncle Lawrence Manzanares.

Cisco will be loved and missed dearly.

A rosary will take place Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10:00 am and funeral mass to follow at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

The family of Francisco Manzanares has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477-www.devargasfuneral.com