Manuel J. Maciel

Manuel (Manny) Juscefh Maciel was born on May 26, 1996 in Missouri to Liliana Gutierrez and JuanMaciel. He grew up in Guadalajara, Mexico then moved back to the United States to attend high school.He passed away October 19, 2024 at home. Manny graduated from Beaverton High School where he quickly made many friends and learnedEnglish. He had a big personality and wanted to be sure everyone at school felt included. He was partof the Latino club, played soccer, football and rugby. He had a positive impact at school and was votedprom king his senior year. He was a zoo animal presenter for the Oregon Zoo. He enjoyed seeing children learn about animalsand watching their faces light up when the animals were around. He also worked for the zoo overnightprogram and summer camps. Manuel worked for seven years at US Bank and recently at OnPoint CreditUnion. Manuel met his wife, Tracy, at the zoo. They were married December 21, 2017. He was a devotedhusband and father. Manny and Tracy have a three-year-old son, Raphael. Manuel lived with the Schlabach family during high school as part of the Ecumenical MinistriesSecond Home program. He gave his time to tell his story and help the Second Home program recruitmore families so that unaccompanied youth could find stable housing and finish high school. He hopedone day to be one of those families. Manny loved to play chess and always had his chess board with him. When someone accepted hischallenge to play, he wasted no time setting up the board. He loved talking about American football andwas a huge Kansas City Chief's fan. He loved to learn about other cultures through their traditions and food. He learned to cook manydishes from friends and would put his personal touches on the recipes. Manny had a talent for creatingdishes with unique flavors. He got a kick out of watching people try his "not too spicy" salsas. Hisgrandmother taught him to make the best mole. He guarded the recipe but was happy to cook it forloved ones. His family and friends feel truly blessed to have him in their lives and will miss him very much -especially his smile, laughter, and big hugs. He is survived by his wife, Tracy Ocampo, son Raphael,parents Juan Maciel and Jodi and Mike Schlabach, brothers William Briseño and Victor Archila, sistersDaniela Gutierrez and Mary Schlabach, parents-in-law Francisco Ocampo, Dorotea Leonides, Luis Castro,and brother-in-law Erick Ocampo. Manuel was predeceased by his mother, Liliana. A Go Fund Me account has been set up to help with expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-manny-maciels-funeral-expenses A memorial service will be heldSunday, November 17th at 3pm in the chapel at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver Wa.

Manuel J. Maciel

May 26, 1996 - October 19, 2024