Merlin Mantonya Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Merlin Mantonya of Clinton, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Merlin left this world on June 16, 2025 at the age of 56, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merlin Mantonya to show support.

As we bid Merlin farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Merlin is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Everett E. Mantonya and Bonnie Lee Mantonya (Campbell); his brother Roy Mantonya; and his nephew Caleb Mantonya of Fair Play, Missouri.. He is survived by: his siblings, Alvin Mantonya (Nancy) of Royse City, Leslie Mantonya (Linda) of Republic and Jo Ann Mantonya of Clinton; and his sister-in-law Dorothy Mantonya of Bolivar. He is also survived by 5 nephews, and several great-nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association and may be left in care of the funeral home.