Manuel Riojas, 90 of Plainview, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023. A Graveside Service for Mr. Riojas will be at 2:00pm, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Plainview Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Lemons Funeral Home.

Manuel was born on March 25, 1933, in Rosebud, Texas to Roman and Petra (Acosta) Riojas. Manuel married Julia Robles on July 19, 1958, in Plainview, Texas. He farmed from childhood and had also worked at Cargill for twenty-four years. Manuel enjoyed fishing, yardwork, working on cars, and loved spending time with his family. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Manuel is survived by his wife, Julia Riojas; three sons, Rickey and Martha Riojas, Ray and Esmeralda Riojas, and Robert Riojas and Hilda Ballew; three granddaughters, Michelle and Tim Wrinkler, Ashley and Clinton Singleton, and Kisha Flores; great grandchildren, Miles Wrinkler, Esme Wrinkler, Jeramyah Riojas, Ava Ford, Jaidah Singleton, Zariya Singleton, Cynia Singleton, Jayden Jimenez, and Kahyln, Jimenez.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Petra Riojas, a son and daughter in law, Raul and Theresa Riojas; sister, Senaida Riojas Beltran; step-sister, Paula Barrientos.