Manuel Dixon

Manuel R. Dixon (Richard), age 87, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. 

Manuel was preceded in death by his infant daughter Jennifer Dixon, his parents Anita Dixon and Martine Valencia, mother of his children Carmen Sisneros Dixon, sons Gerald and Steve Talamante, grandkids Ricky and Sonya Dixon and great grandson Jaydn Dixon. 

He is survived by his children Ricky (Darlene) Dixon, Roland (Arlene) Dixon, Dino (Shirley) Dixon, Anthony (Vanessa) Dixon, Linda Sisneros, Wendy DeLaTorre and Natasha DeCosta. 17 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. He also leaves behind many close friends. 

Services - 

Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Viewing at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola, NM at 5:30 pm, Rosary at 6:00 pm. 

Friday, August 9, 2024 – Rosary at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Espanola, NM at 11:30 am, Mass at 12:30 pm, burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Espanola, NM.

Pallbearers – Gerald Dixon, Martine Dixon, Jesse Dixon, Deion Dixon, and Leonard Lucero

Honorary Pallbearers – His grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. 

The family of Manuel Dixon has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. www.devargasfuneral.com 505-747-7477