This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/936.1 Message Board Post: This is from the Valley Morning Star, March 22, 2005: (I'm assuming the ?s were punctuation marks the program didn't understand.) Daniel O?Keefe Manix RIO HONDO/HARLINGEN ? After a long struggle with the complications of diabetes, Daniel O?Keefe Manix passed away peacefully on March 17, 2005, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 15, 1930 in Victoria, Texas to Amos and Jessie Manix. His parents and brothers moved to the Rio Hondo area in 1939 where he graduated from high school in 1947. Dan?s passion was sports. After a notable high school athletic career, both he and his brother Jimmie played football at Brownsville Junior College. In 1949, Dan was named to the Texas Junior College All-Star Football team. Dan also played basketball and ran track for the Brownsville Jr. College Scorpions. In 1950, he transferred to Trinity University in San Antonio, where he played football for the Trinity Tigers. Upon graduating from college, he taught school and served as an athletic coach in Edcouch Elsa, then McAllen. He also administered the summer recreational program for the city of McAllen. As his family grew, Dan joined the family business and was co-owner of Rio Hondo Implement and involved in other farming ventures until his retirement in 1981. Dan was an active member of his community. He belonged to the Rio Hondo Masonic Lodge and served as Worship Master. He served as city commissioner in Rio Hondo during the late 1960?s and was on the commission during the aftermath of Hurricane Beulah. He was also a member of the Harlingen Elks Lodge. An avid golfer, Dan belonged to the Harlingen Country Club and served as a Local Director of the Life Begins at 40-golf tournament for a number of years. Dan is preceded in death by his father Amos, his mother Jessie, and brother Edward. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Glenda; daughters, Marsha (Percy) Marchbanks, Cheryl (Ray) Bailey both of Harlingen; sons, Dennis Manix of Corpus Christi, David Manix of Rio Hondo and Dan Manix of Fredericksburg; brothers, William Manix of Corpus Christi and Jimmie Manix of Valparaiso, Florida. Survivors also include five grandchildren, two step grandchildren, a great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his family, Dan leaves a number of friends many of whom he had the pleasure of playing golf with over the years and when he could no longer play, his grin rummy friends. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Odyssey Hospice for their thoughtful care and Harold Straker for his kindness, assistance and friendship. Pallbearers will be Dennis Manix, David Manix, Dan Manix, Jacob Howell, Michael Bailey and David Newell. Visitation will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home on Sunday, March 20, 2005 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the family being present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Mont Meta Memorial Park on Monday, March 21, 2005 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Gene Horton officiating. In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to the charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.