Manuel Z. “Nelo” “Blackie” Bustoz

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.