Manuel Cabezas

Manuel Cabezas, 87, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past five years, formerly of Miami, FL, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Cape Coral, FL. Manuel was born August 6, 1936 in Havanna, Cuba to Rosendo and Avelina Cabezas, now deceased. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Aida Cabezas.

Manuel was of the Catholic faith. He is one of 9 siblings born and raised on the family farm in Cuba. He is survived by his sister, Mercedes Cabezas Negrin of Cuba; and brother, Domingo Cabezas Negrin also of Cuba.  He was an uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Manuel migrated to the United States many years ago and settled in Miami where he and his wife lived most of their lives.  Manuel was a proud, honest, humble man dedicated to his family and respected in his community.  He enjoyed gardening and family visits where he would tell stories of his life in Cuba. He was generous, kindhearted, and loving. He had a contagious glowing smile and love for life that reminded many just how precious life is.

A special poem to my Tio Manuel, (Remember Me)

I will not remember you with sadness.

I will not remember you with tears.

I will remember you with laughter. We shared throughout the years. 

Friends are invited to send condolences via the on-line guest book which can be found at www.MullinsMemorial.com.  Please share pics and stories

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Manuel Cabezas, de 87 años, residente de Cape Coral, FL durante los últimos cinco años, anteriormente de Miami, FL, falleció pacíficamente en su casa con su familia a su lado el jueves 30 de noviembre de 2023 en Cape Coral, FL. Manuel nació el 6 de agosto de 1936 en La Habana, Cuba, hijo de Rosendo y Avelina Cabezas, ahora fallecidas. Fue precedido en la muerte por su amorosa esposa, Aida Cabezas.

Manuel era de la fe católica. Es uno de los 9 hermanos nacidos y criados en la granja familiar de Cuba. Le sobreviven su hermana, Mercedes Cabezas Negrin de Cuba; y su hermano, Domingo Cabezas Negrin, también de Cuba. Era tío de muchas sobrinas y sobrinos.

Manuel emigró a los Estados Unidos hace muchos años y se estableció en Miami, donde él y su esposa vivieron la mayor parte de sus vidas. Manuel era un hombre orgulloso, honesto y humilde dedicado a su familia y respetado en su comunidad. Disfrutaba de la jardinería y de las visitas familiares, donde contaba historias de su vida en Cuba. Era generoso, de buen corazón y cariñoso. Tenía una sonrisa contagiosa y un amor por la vida que recordaba a muchos lo preciosa que es la vida.

Un poema especial para mi Tío Manuel, (Recuérdame)

No te recordaré con tristeza.

No te recordaré con lágrimas.

Te recordaré con la risa. Compartimos a lo largo de los años.