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Manuel Aboytes, age 90 of Elkhart, IN passed away with his family by his side on Friday, September 18, 2026. Manuel was born on November 16, 1935 to Leonardo Aboytes and Romana Estrada in Mexico City, Mexico. He married the love of his life Ofelia they have celebrated over 68 years of marriage together.
Manuel was a hardworking man, always providing for his family. He retired as a professional mover. He enjoyed being outside watching bonfires and growing a beautiful garden. Most of all he loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.
Manuel is survived by his wife Ofelia, their children Luis (Carmen) Aboytes, Minerva (Anibal) Hernandez, Beatriz (Cruz) Frausto, Araceli (Ricardo Duran Carmona) Aboytes Vazquez, Lizmara (Ted) Shuler and Nallely (Angel) Fitz, 22 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren and his brothers Miguel Aboytes and Jesus Aboytes. Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Ivonne Aboytes and his brothers Angel Aboytes, Pedro Aboytes, Edmundo Aboytes and Felipe Aboytes.
Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 where funeral services will be at 6pm. Burial will be held at 1pm on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Prairie Street Cemetery, for those who wish to go in procession from the funeral home to the cemetery please arrive at the funeral home between 12:15 and 12:30pm on Saturday. Pastor and son-in-law Anibal Hernandez will officiate. Memorial donations may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made to Manuels family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com
Manuel Aboytes, de 90 años y residente de Elkhart, Indiana, falleció rodeado de su familia el viernes 18 de septiembre de 2026. Manuel nació el 16 de noviembre de 1935 en la Ciudad de México, hijo de Leonardo Aboytes y Romana Estrada. Contrajo matrimonio con el amor de su vida, Ofelia, con quien compartió más de 68 años de casados.
Manuel fue un hombre trabajador que siempre veló por el bienestar de su familia. Se jubiló tras una carrera como profesional de mudanzas. Disfrutaba estar al aire libre, contemplar fogatas y cultivar un hermoso jardín. Sobre todo, amaba pasar tiempo con su familia, especialmente con sus nietos y bisnietos. Se le extrañará profundamente. A Manuel le sobreviven su esposa Ofelia; sus hijos Luis (Carmen) Aboytes, Minerva (Anibal) Hernandez, Beatriz (Cruz) Frausto, Araceli (Ricardo Duran Carmona) Aboytes Vazquez, Lizmara (Ted) Shuler y Nallely (Angel) Fitz; 22 nietos y 31 bisnietos; así como sus hermanos Miguel Aboytes y Jesus Aboytes. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, su hija Ivonne Aboytes y sus hermanos Angel Aboytes, Pedro Aboytes, Edmundo Aboytes y Felipe Aboytes.
El velorio se llevará a cabo el viernes 25 de septiembre de 2026, de 4:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m., en la funeraria Stemm-Lawson-Peterson (1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514), donde también se celebrará el servicio funerario a las 6:00 p. m. El sepelio tendrá lugar el sábado 26 de septiembre de 2026 a la 1:00 p. m. en el cementerio Prairie Street; quienes deseen participar en la procesión desde la funeraria hasta el cementerio, por favor lleguen a la funeraria entre las 12:15 p. m. y las 12:30 p. m. ese mismo sábado. La ceremonia será oficiada por el pastor y yerno del fallecido, Anibal Hernandez. Se pueden realizar donaciones conmemorativas a la familia. Asimismo, es posible enviar condolencias en línea a la familia de Manuel a través del sitio web www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com.
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Friday, September 25, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home
Friday, September 25, 2026
Starts at 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Prairie Street Cemetery
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