Manuel Antonio Cepeda was born In San Antonio, Texas on October 15, 1950 to Guadalupe Wattron and Antonio Gil Cepeda Sr.

He was called to the House of the Lord on August 21, 2026 at the age of 75 years old.  Virginia Anne Wattron Klemp died on January 29, 2014 at the age of 68 years old. A combined burial of her cremated remains, alongside with her beloved step brother.

A loving son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. He was a graduate from Brackenridge High School afterwards attending St. Mary's University. He later enlisted in the US Army where he was stationed overseas for several tours.

He was preceded in death by his parents Antonio Gil Cepeda Sr, Guadalupe Wattron; Step-father, John B. Wattron; older sister, Virginia Wright; brother in laws, Edward Wright Sr, Louis Guerrero; step-sister, Virginia Anne Wattron Klemp; step-brother, Antonio Gil Cepeda Jr.; step-niece, Dolores Ann Cepeda; nephews, Kevin R., Bryan C., and Aaron N. Cepeda, Sr.

He is survived by his brother, Michael S. Cepeda, Sr and wife Diana; sisters, Linda Mae Cepeda, Anna Amador and husband Ruben; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be:  Alfred Guerrero Sr., Alfred Guerrero Jr., Matthew Wright, Edward Wright, Aaron N. Cepeda, Jr. and Arturo Mata Sr.

The family would like to give Thanks to the CLC unit at the VA Hospital Hospice for the kindness and compassion to our love one as well as to the family. We would also like to thank the staff and physicians that were extremely professional, gave exceptional and compassionate care in addition to being friendly and had a good rapport with Manuel as well as the family during his long extended stay at the VA in Kerrville, Texas.

Services will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026

8:00am  Visitation

9:45am  Departure

The Angelus Funeral Home

1119 N. St Mary's Street

San Antonio, TX  78215

10:30am Rosary

11:00am Funeral Mass

Mission San Jose

701 E. Pyron Avenue

San Antonio, TX 78214

Final Resting Place

St Anthony's Cemetery

16505 Kilowatt Road

Elmendorf, TX 78112