Manuel was born May 23, 1937, the son of Jose and Justa (Carmona) Nogales, in Quintana de la Serena, Badajoz, Spain.

He retired from Copperweld Steel in 2000, after 33 years of employment.

Manuel married Emilia (Fernandez) Nogales in 1964 in Spain.

He enjoyed gardening, nature, and most of all spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Manuel leaves behind his wife, Emilia of Champion; a son, Jose (Jennifer) of Braceville, OH; a daughter, Linda, of Champion; sisters, Manola, Amalia, Maria and Angelina of Spain; grandchildren, Olivia (Ryan) Chambers, Alexa Nogales, Isabella Nogales of Braceville, OH; and many nieces and nephews.

Brothers, Pedro and Jose Nogales of Spain, preceded Manuel in death.

There will be no calling hours, and the funeral service will be private at Crown Hill Chapel Mausoleum in Vienna, OH.

There will be a memorial service at 12:00 pm, Friday, April 8, at St. Mary's Church, 232 Seneca Ave NE, Warren, OH 44481, for family and friends who would like to attend.

Entombment will take place at Crown Hill Burial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Rd. Poland, OH 44514.

Selby Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.