Age 84, a resident of Irving for 52 years, died Monday, May 18, 2015 in Irving. Born December 12, 1930 in Dallas, Texas, he was the son of Manuel Carranza and Giselda Guedea Carranza. On September 11, 1954, he married Irene Torres. Manuel was a dental technician at the VA Hospital in Dallas for 35 years, and a member of Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church in Irving. Preceded in death by his parents, a son, Manuel L. Carranza, and stepfather, Frank Reyes. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Irene of Irving; daughter, Marissa Kirk and husband Craig of Euless; grandchildren, Ashley Headley and husband Christopher of Lantana, Matthew Kirk of New Braunfels, Katharine Kirk of Euless; great grandchildren, Grayson Headley and Presley Headley; sisters, Alda Reyes of Bedford, Juanita Escobedo and husband Leo of Dallas, and Sonia McMillon and husband Robert of Euless. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21 followed by the Rosary to be said at 7:00 p.m., in the funeral home chapel at 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 22 at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church, 2323 Cheyenne in Irving with Rev. Albert Becher as celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas.