4800 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
BUSTOZ, MANUEL Z. “Nelo” “Blackie”
Of Phoenix, AZ, born in Tempe, AZ. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Retired letter carrier. Preceded in death by parents Joaquin and Ramona Bustoz, brother Joaquin “Corky” Bustoz, daughter Teresa Bustoz Valenzuela. Survived by his wife of 60 years 8 months Carmen, children Stella Sheridan (John), Christina Sova (Paul), Manuel Z. Bustoz, Jr. (Dora), 9 grandchildren Tonia Stone (Jason), Cynthia Boyd (Matt), Katie Sheridan, Zac Sheridan (Karen), Carolyn Sheridan, Dominic S. Bustoz, Renee N. Clancy (Matt), Manuel J. Bustoz, Thomas S. Bustoz, 4 great-grandchildren Evan S. Stone, Andrew N. Bustoz, Luke M. Clancy, Friday E. Clancy, Brothers Ramon Bustoz (Helen), Alberto Bustoz (Valentina) and sister Mary Reams (Walt). You will always be in our hearts. Visitation will be 6-8pm, with a Rosary at 7pm, Sunday, August 28, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road. Funeral Mass will be at 9am, Monday, August 29, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 320 N. 20th Drive, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
My husband, Joaquin, Jr., (Corky), would tell tales of his scary older brother, Nelo. But the brother I met and knew was always gracious, a kind and loving man. He had a very gentle smile under that impressive moustache. He had a wonderful sense of humor, loving to laugh with his family about the family. In fact, he was the most wonderful teller of tales that I had ever heard. He would talk about the Bustoz family as they were growing up and his brothers and sister would interject, “You did WHAT?” “I never knew THAT!” I wish I had captured every word. Maureen
My deepest most sincere condolences be with you & your family at this time of sorrow. May the good Lord embrace Manuel in his loving arms & welcome him home. God be with you.
l new you when l was a little girl,always made me feel right at home,telling me short stories about your son maunel(manny).l will never forget that grin you had while sitting in your lazy-boy chair,telling stories.
My prayer are with you and your family.
To Chris,Mrs Bustoz and the entire family know that you are in my families heart and prayers at this time of sorrow.
Un Abrazo a todos ustedes, lo siento mucho por su pérdida
May Jesus wrap His arms around you all.
Sincerely
Tim Wirth and family