Manuel J. Rotela's Obituary
Manuel “Manny/Manolo” Justo Rotela, 67 of Fontana, CA. passed away Monday, February 4th 2019 with his loving family by his side. Manuel was born May 20th 1951 in Paraná, Entre Rios, Argentina. He was a beloved son of Arnoldo Rogelio and Maria Saturnina Godoy de Rotela. He was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Manuel is survived by his wife Maria C. Rotela, his children; Sergio Rotela Sr, Mayre Rotela, Elizabeth Romero her husband Remigio “Ramie” Romero, Arnoldo Rotela and 4 grandchildren; Sergio Rotela Jr, Christine Marie Rotela, Angelina Rain Rotela and Ramie Vincent Romero. He is also survived by his brother and sister; Estela Dionisia Rotela de Szulc and Carlos Orlando Rotela as well as many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents Arnoldo and Maria and Brother Mario Arnoldo Rotela. Manuel worked as a jockey in his early years and then as an exercise rider and pony boy for over 50+ years, until he was forced to stop due to his illness. Manuel was known as a dedicated hard worker who helped anyone in need and for the love he had for his family, soccer, horses, and the racetrack.
Manuel "Manny / Manolo" Justo Rotela, 67 de Fontana, CA. Falleció el lunes 4 de febrero de 2019 con su amada familia a su lado. Manuel nació el 20 de mayo de 1951 en Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina. Era un hijo amado de Arnulfo Rogelio y Maria Saturnina Rotela. Era un esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano, tío y amigo muy querido. A Manuel le sobreviven su esposa María C. Rotela, sus hijos; Sergio Rotela, Mayre Rotela, Elizabeth Romero y su esposo Remigio “Ramie” Romero, Arnoldo Rotela y 4 nietos; Sergio Rotela Jr, Christine Marie Rotela, Angelina Rain Rotela y Ramie Vincent Romero. También le sobreviven su hermano y hermana; Estela Liliana Szulc y Carlos Orlando Rotela, asi como muchas sobrinas y sobrinos. Fue procesado en la muerte por sus padres Arnulfo y María y el hermano Mario Arnoldo Rotela. Manuel trabajó como jinete en sus primeros años y luego como jinete de ejercicios y pony boy durante más de 50 años, hasta que se vio obligado a parar debido a su enfermedad. Manuel era conocido como un trabajador dedicado que ayudaba a cualquier persona necesitada y por el amor que sentía por su familia, el fútbol, los caballos y el hipódromo.
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