Alfred B. Manning, Jr.

Alfred B. Manning, Jr., 92, passed away March 7, 2023, in Paso Robles, CA, at home surrounded by family.

Born February 12, 1931 at Cottage Hospital to Alfred, Sr. and Frances Gertrude, Al graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1949.

He started his career as a carpenter, going on to become a firefighter for the City of Santa Barbara. After retiring as Captain, he continued serving as a contractor for the Forestry service.

Al was also an entrepreneur, successfully running rental properties and “The Peg Too” (Goleta), a popular women’s clothing store. He had a lifelong passion for classic hot rods and loved to entertain family and friends at Lake Nacimiento, driving his speed boats.

Al is survived by his wife, Kristina, three sons, two step-children and grand/great-grandchildren across California, Oregon and Arizona.

Services will be held at the Paso Robles Cemetery on May 10 at 10am.