MANUEL "MANNY" B. JASSO, Sr., age 70 of Grand Rapids, Minn. passed away peacefully, following a long illness, surrounded by his wife and children at his home in Grand Rapids on Friday, March 12, 2010. He was born February 21, 1940 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Manny came to the United States in 1958 and married Judy Lentz on November 25, 1962. At the age of 12 he learned the art of Upholstery and furniture making. In the 1960's and 70's he worked for Universal Studios doing work on movie sets and television shows. Manny managed and toured with several well known Mexican music groups, Ritmo 7 and Los Freddys. His love and passion was upholstery, and in 1977, Manny moved to Grand Rapids where he set up his shop and perfected his craft. Manny was preceded in death by his Mother, Rosa; his sisters, Braulia and Catalina; and by a brother, Francisco.

Survived by: His Wife of 47 years, Judy
Sons – Manuel (Paula Willis) Jasso and Philip (Junko Nogami) Jasso
A Daughter – Teresa (Mike) Rom
Nine Grandchildren
A Great Granddaughter – Ariana
His Brother – Ignacio Jasso

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 17th from 5:00 p.m. until a Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Rowe Funeral Home in Grand Rapids.