Manuel Avelar Minhoto Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Manuel Avelar Minhoto in San Jose, California, born in Salinas, California, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Manuel Avelar left this world on April 21, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Manuel Avelar Minhoto to show support.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Manuel Avelar leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though Manuel Avelar may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

He is survived by: his wife Constance R. Minhoto; his stepchildren, Barry Latham and Deborah Breslauer; his grandchildren, Melinda, Connor Diederich and Blake Latham; and his siblings, Mary Jean Rodrigues, Sr., Cathy Minhoto, Maureen Santi (Richard) and Raymond Minhoto (Beth). He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.