Manuel Valenzuela was born on August 1, 1973 to his parents, Manuel Valenzuela and Flora Ortega in Denver, Colorado. Manuel had an entrepreneurial mindset and had a successful tree removal, landscaping, and fencing business. Everybody will remember Manuel for his amazing barbecuing skills. He had quite personality and could carry a conversation with anyone. Manuel was very humble and intuitive. He helped provide opportunities for others and made everyone laugh. He loved spending holidays with his family and was very supportive.

Survived by his wife, Flora Valenzuela; children, Davino Valenzuela, Mercedes Urioste, Dilayla Casillas, Flora Valenzuela, and Manuel Michael Valenzuela Jr; grandchildren, Emmanuel Machain-Rodriguez, Sapphire Sandoval, Jordan Semersky and Lilith Casillas; 6 brothers, 7 sisters; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.