Manuel Birmingham, 71, Orange

Manuel Birmingham, 71, of Orange, passed away on June 24, 2022, at his home.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Manuel was born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 9, 1950, he was the son of Tim Birmingham and Isabel Diaz Mendoza. He worked at the papermill for 40 years in Orange. Manuel was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling, his favorite place to visit was the beach. He was an incredibly kind man who loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Tim Birmingham, Isabel Mendoza; brothers, Timmy Mendoza, and Andy Mendoza, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Carmen Birmingham; daughter, Cindy Birmingham Ford and her husband Bryan; son, Nathan Birmingham and his wife Traci; grandchildren, Garret Birmingham, Allison Le, Gage Birmingham, Gavin Birmingham, Ethan Ford; brothers and sisters, Rudy Mendoza and wife Cindy, John Mendoza and wife Aurora, Estella Lopez, Beatrice Mendoza, Irene Lopez; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.