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Edward Ernest Mansolo
August 25, 1983 - December 26, 2007
Edward Ernest Mansolo, 24, went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2007. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, at OakCrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Ruben Andrade officiating. Burial will be in Santa Cruz Cemetery. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, at the funeral home.
Eddie was born August 25 1983 in Waco. He was employed at Time manufacturing and was life-long resident of Waco. He was a very loving father, son, brother, and was loved dearly by everyone who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his dearest aunt, Lydia Irene Mansolo; great-grandfathers, Marshall Silva and Joe Mansolo; great-grandmother, Lillie Silva; great aunt, Rosa Silva; great uncle, Ernest Silva; and cousin, Jaylon Andrade.
Survivors include son, Izaak Edward Mansolo; daughter, Elesya Michele Mansolo; parents, Theresa and Roger Adams; grandparents, John and Gloria Mansolo, and great-grandmother Carmen Mansolo; beloved sister, Elena and Dennis Casarez; niece, Kandice; nephew, Daylon Casarez; sister, Vanessa Adams; brothers, Erich and Joseph Adams, all of Waco; uncles, Johnny and daughter Jacinda Mansolo and Andrew Mansolo and girlfriend Leanne and his kids, Andrew Jr., Angelo, Alisha, and Roy Mansolo; aunt, Anita Mansolo and boyfriend Richard Campos and her daughters Andrea and Ashley Abbit, and cousins, Devin and Daniel Jackson, and a large extended family including closest cousins Michelle, Laura and favorites Ben and Chris Andrade and all their kids, who he grew up with like his own brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers will be Joseph and Erich Adams; Andrew and son Andrew Jr. Mansolo, Ben and Chris Andrade, Anthony Arevalo, Timothy Fuentes, Gabriel Salinas, and Dennis Casarez and Richard Campos. We all love you Eddie Ray.
Special message from mom: You will always be the greatest son a mother could ever have. Even in the short time you were with us you touched so many lives and continue to do so. You will be deeply missed who knew you. Your beautiful smile and gentle spirit is what I will cherish always. May peace be with you on your journey to heaven.
Special message from sister: "Eddie Ray" you were the most wonderful brother and person I have ever known. You were my shoulder to lean on. You always knew how to cheer me up and make me laugh. I'm going to miss you a lot. "Bro" I love you and you'll always be in my heart forever. Your loving sister Elena.
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