Our beloved Manuel C. Soza, age 46, resident of Austin was called by our Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 24, 2006. Preceded in death by his Parents; Santiago and Natividad (Nancy) Soza, Sister, Carol Cantu and a Brother, Gilbert Soza Survived by his Sons; Manuel Eugene Soza, Drew Castillo Soza, Daughters; Melissa Salas and Rosalinda Soza, Grandchildren; Manuel and Victoria Soza, Makaylah Solis and Daniel Salas, 5 Brothers; Santiago(Nancy), Jesse(Mary), Richard(Mary Jane), Michael(Rose) and Nick Soza(Naomi), 4 Sisters; Irene(Javier) Loredo, Paula(George) Ruedas, Janie(Frank) Galvez and Lucy(Luis) Mata. Life was always joyful when he was surrounded by his many Nieces and Nephews Pelon, Missy, Rosie, Drew would like to express special Thanks to Nick and Naomi for their love and support that was extended to our Father Manuel C. Soza. Recitation of Holy Rosary on Thursday at 7:00pm, Remembrance Chapel-Mission Funeral Home Chapel(Cesar Chavez). Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 10:00am in the Remembrance Chapel-Mission Funeral Home, Rev. Fr. Jesse Euresti officiating. Interment will follow in Assumption Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers; John Alba, Rick Soza, Jr., Adolph Luna, Jr., Louie Mata, Greg Parra and Michael Soza, Jr.. Honorary pallbearers; Jimmy Cruz, Noel Vallejo and Aniceto Montoya.