Manuel Jesus Erives, age 39, died on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his home in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on June 9, 1984, in Liberal, Kansas, to Jesus Erives and Betty Nuzum.

Manuel worked in the oilfield industry. His greatest source of joy came from the love and support he received from his loving children Iban Cerda and Arlette Erives, family and friends.

As a father, Manuel was devoted to providing for his children. His pride in Iban and Arlette knew no bounds. Manuel’s kindheartedness left an enduring mark on the hearts of his family, and friends.

Let us honor his memory by carrying forward his spirit of resilience and love for life. Although we bid farewell to our beloved Manuel, his impact on our lives will endure forever.

He is survived by his son, Iban Cerda and daughter, Arlette Navarro Erives, eight sisters, Teresa Penry of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Veronica Rivas and her husband, Jesus Rivas Escarcega of Guymon, Oklahoma, Yolanda Erives of Liberal, Rosario Estrada and her husband Ricardo Estrada of Liberal, Ramona Diaz and her husband Jose Diaz of Liberal, Jessica Erives and her husband Jose Sandoval of Liberal, Andrea Erives of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Brianda Erives of Lawton, Oklahoma.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Erives and Betty Nuzum, great nephew, Sebastian Estrada Gonzalez, and cousin, Ulises Erives.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 24, 2024, from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home Chapel, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas, with the Funeral Service being held at 11:00 AM also at the funeral home chapel. Reverend Charles Seiwert will be celebrating.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com