Manuel Gregory Favela

1963-2025

Manny was born October 23,1963 to Manuel and Sue Favela in Santa Barbara, California. After attending Santa Barbara High School, Manny worked with a Class A license. Driving big trucks for local companies like Santa Barbara Sands, Marbourg, Yankee Trucking and later as a foreman with Touchstone builders who he ended his long time career with.

Manny had three son’s Timothy, Manny Jr., Cameron (USMC,RIP) and his only daughter Nicole. Manny was a grandfather to three beautiful grand-daughters Chloe Michelle Favela, Sadie Favela, Riley Marie Favela.

Manny enjoyed having Muscle cars, BBQing, fishing at Goleta Pier and his Gatos. Manny will be missed by his children, grandchildren and his loved brother’s and sister’s Marcus (Celia) Favela, Malisa (Joaquin) Paz, Peter (Sherri) Favela, Sara (Greg) Martin and preceded in death by his brother Matthew Favela.

A service will be held at Goleta Cemetery July 25, 2025 at 10:30 am.

A celebration of life will follow at Tucker Grove Park, 4800 Cathedral Oak Rd.