Emil A. Manka, Jr.

Emil A. Manka, Jr. passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was 65 years old.

He was born on January 20, 1954 in Karnes City, Texas to Alice Doris and Emil Manka, Sr.

Emil worked in the oilfield industry and retired as a Production Tester for FESCO, Inc. He was a very charitable, giving to many organizations. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved life to the fullest. He was a family man and was very passionate about spending time with his sons and especially his grandchildren. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Emil is survived by his two sons, John (Monika R.) Manka of Blue Springs, Missouri and Christopher Manka of Corpus Christi, Texas; his grandchildren, Aiden Manka, Austin Manka, Christopher Manka, Jr., Alivia Collette Manka, and Noah William Manka; two sisters, Judy (Richard) Gustafson of Karnes City, Texas and Rose (Robert) Guzman of Corpus Christi, Texas; four nieces, Tanya Garcia, Emily Marie (Jason) Hale, Nina (Luke) Quinton, and Anna (Jarod) Gustafson-Clum;  extended family, Leroy L. (Carolyn) Manka, Bryan Louis Manka, David Lee Manka, the entire Kroll family, Mary Lee Krawietz and family, and cherished friends, David and Marie Galvan,  daughter-in-law, Monica Marie Manka and Bobby Tagle.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Holmgreen Mortuary Chapel in Alice, Texas.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Panna Maria, Texas. Interment will follow at Panna Maria Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Holmgreen Mortuary, 2061 E. Main St., Alice, Texas.

Condolences may be offered at www.holmgreenmortuary.com

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