Manuel "Manny" Corona Obituary (1945 - 2022)

Manuel "Manny" Corona went to his heavenly home on October 2, 2022. Born in Tucson, Arizona to Sebastian and Ernestina Corona, Manny was a proud, life-long Arizonan. He grew up in Mammoth, AZ until he joined the Army and served in Vietnam from 1965 - 1967, earning numerous combat medals and honors. After returning from combat, he worked for Gordons grocery stores in Oracle. He then met and married his wife of 51 years, Linda Marquez. Together they lived in Mammoth and Oracle. Manuel worked for Magma Copper in San Manuel for 24 years. During this time he was active in the community and known for always lending a helping hand, and whistling his way through the tri community. He spent his retirement gardening, doing special projects, camping and fishing in the White Mountains, and spending lots of time with his kids and grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Linda, children, Manny Jr. (Kelli), Johnny, and Cindy (Joshua) Rivera, 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren, and 13 brothers and sisters. Memorial services will take place on Friday, October 7, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Mammoth, Arizona; Rosary 10 AM, Mass at 10:30 AM, followed by interment at Oracle Cemetery in Oracle, Arizona. There will be a luncheon after at Oracle Community Center. In Lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to the Vietnam Veterans of America