Manuel Francis Damas, 93, died Sunday, May 9 at Riverbank Nursing Center.

He was a native of Hughson. He lived in the Oakdale area all his life.

Mr. Damas served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was a dairyman for 35 years. He was a member of the Turlock Pentecost Association.

He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Knoll of Ceres; sister, Mary Perry of Turlock; and brother, George Damas of Modesto.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Emily Damas; and son, Ronald Damas.

Visitation and Rosary were Thursday, May 13 at Riverbank Memorial Chapel. Mass was Friday, May 14 at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church, Riverbank. Burial was at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson.

Oakdale-Riverbank Memorial Chapels in charge of arrangements.