MANUEL SANTOS, SR., age 77, a resident of Irving, Texas for 55 years, died Friday, March 9, 2007 in Irving. Born June 3, 1929 in Dallas, Texas to Mike Santos and Feliciana Villereal Santos, he was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War attaining the rank of Corporal. Manuel was formerly employed at Wing Industries as a wood engineer, Handy Dan Hardware and Home Depot. He retired in 2000. Woodworking, carpentry, arts & crafts and painting were his favorite activities. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Guadalupe Santos. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary Grace Santos; children, Manuel Santos, Jr. and wife Gloria of Bedford, Michael Santos and wife Margaret of Grand Prairie and Linda Grace Hood-Bayless and husband Dr. Robert Bayless of Irving; grandchildren, Melissa Santos-Guzman and husband Rick and Melinda Santos, all of Florida, Lynnea Santos of Carrollton, Ashley Hood-Starek and husband Kyle of Irving, Marcus Santos of Bedford, Brandon Hood, Preston Hood, Heather Bayless and Mahala Bayless, all of Irving; one great grandchild, Addison Grace, expected in July; brother, Raymond Santos and wife Loly. Rosary 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 10, 2007. Entombment at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Alzheimers Association.