Alicia Bautista Manuel

Alicia Bautista Manuel of Plano, Texas joined our heavenly father on May 7, 2020 at the age of 72 following a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born November 1, 1947 in Tubalan, Malita, Davao Del Sur, Philippines. At the age of 21, Alicia moved to the United States to pursue a career in nursing which brought her to New Jersey, New York, Michigan, and California before she moved to Plano, Texas in 1995.  On February 16, 1979, Alicia joined Jesus Manuel in holy matrimony.

Alicia is remembered by her family and friends for her kind and caring heart, generosity, and willingness to always help others. Alicia loved to travel, visiting many countries throughout her life. She also had a passion for cooking, preparing different types of cuisines inspired by her travels and experimenting with new recipes. She enjoyed hosting parties and presenting her recipes for family and friends.

Alicia loved being a grandmother to Stella. She had a close relationship with God throughout her life and was a life-long member of The Catholic Church. After she retired from her career in nursing in 2012, she enjoyed spending time catching up with her sister, Natividad, going out to eat at different restaurants and watching TV shows together.

She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Manuel and Jeff Walker of San Diego, California and her cherished granddaughter, Stella Annalise.  She is also survived by 4 sisters, Virginia B. Crame, Nenita B. Garcia, Natividad B. Ubungen, Violeta B. Savellano, and brother, Jaime Bautista, and many other loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, 3 sisters, and her loving husband, Jesus Manuel.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am on Friday, May 15, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2700 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas 75023.